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Quick Start

Get up and running with Duitbot in under two minutes.

Step 1 — Start the bot​

Open Telegram and search for @DuitOngBot (or use the link your admin shared), then tap Start or send /start.

Duitbot will greet you and create your account automatically.

Step 2 — Create your first account​

Before logging expenses, create at least one account (e.g. your bank account, e-wallet, or cash).

/newaccount

Duitbot will guide you through:

  1. Account name (e.g. "Maybank", "Touch n Go", "Cash")
  2. Account type (Bank / E-Wallet / Cash / Credit Card / Investment)
  3. Starting balance (e.g. 1500.00)
  4. Currency — pick from common options or type any ISO code (e.g. THB, HKD)
tip

You can create up to 2 accounts on the free plan, 5 on Pro, and unlimited on Ultimate.

Step 3 — Log your first expense​

Just type what you spent. No special syntax required.

lunch 12.50

Duitbot will parse the amount and category, then ask you to confirm before saving.

More examples:

grab to office 18 transport
teh tarik 2.50 mamak
groceries 85 Giant

Step 4 — Explore more​

Want to...Do this
See your spending/summary
List recent expenses/expenses
Add incometype "salary 5000 Maybank"
Set a budget/newbudget
Change default currency/setcurrency
See all commands/start or see Command Reference

Confirmation mode​

By default, Duitbot shows you a preview before saving each expense. You can tap Confirm to save or Cancel to discard.

To turn this off (save immediately without confirmation): /toggle_confirm

You can turn it back on the same way.