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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 (default: MYR)
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
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.