Quick Start

Who this guide is for

This guide is for first-time Stareceipt users — individuals tracking personal expenses or small-team admins setting up a shared workspace.

Step 1 — Create an account

1. Download the iOS app from the App Store.
2. Open the app and follow the Stareceipt auth flow to enter your email address and request a verification code.
3. Enter the verification code, choose a password, and complete sign-in.
4. Use the same account later at app.stareceipt.com from a desktop browser for review, reports, exports, and workspace management.

Step 2 — Create a workspace

1. Click New Workspace in the left sidebar.
2. Give your workspace a name (e.g. Household expenses or Business travel).
3. Choose the initial workspace / organisation settings your current client exposes, such as country or default currency where applicable.
4. Click Create — your workspace is ready immediately.

Step 3 — Upload your first receipt

1. Open the iOS app capture flow.
2. Take a photo with your phone camera, or choose an existing receipt image from your library.
3. Stareceipt will extract the amount, merchant, date, and category automatically.
4. Review the recognised fields and correct anything that looks off.
5. Confirm the result. Depending on the extracted data quality, the receipt may be saved directly as a normal receipt or placed into the Needs Review flow for confirmation.

Step 4 — Review your spending

1. Open Analytics from the navigation bar.
2. Browse the category breakdown for the current week or month.
3. Use the date range and category filters to drill into specific spending.
4. Export to CSV if you need to share figures with an accountant or spreadsheet.

Tips for best results

• Photograph receipts flat-on — avoid angles, glare, and shadows.
• Crop out irrelevant backgrounds so the AI focuses on the text.
• After recognition, always verify the total amount and date before saving.
• If you receive digital receipts by email, set up a verified receiving email in the app and forward those emails to upload@stareceipt.com.
• Use the desktop Web App for bulk file import and review-heavy workflows; use the iOS app for day-to-day camera scanning.
• For team use, configure member roles before sharing the workspace link.