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How to set up a standing order

A standing order is a normal transaction with a repeat frequency attached. GoodShare then books it for you every month (or week, or year) without you having to think about it again.

1

Start as with a normal entry

Open the book. A standing order is created in the same input sheet as any other transaction — there is no separate screen for it.

How to set up a standing order — Step 1: Start as with a normal entry
Step 1: Start as with a normal entry
2

Enter amount and category

Type the amount and pick the category, exactly as you would for a one-off expense. Do not save yet.

How to set up a standing order — Step 2: Enter amount and category
Step 2: Enter amount and category
3

Tap "Repeat"

The button at the bottom of the input sheet opens the frequency dialog. This is the step people miss — the option lives inside the input sheet, not in the book settings.

How to set up a standing order — Step 3: Tap
Step 3: Tap "Repeat"
4

Choose the frequency

Weekly, monthly or yearly. Monthly covers rent, subscriptions and most insurance. Confirm with OK.

How to set up a standing order — Step 4: Choose the frequency
Step 4: Choose the frequency
5

Save

The saved entry now carries a repeat badge in the list. From here GoodShare books it automatically at the chosen interval.

How to set up a standing order — Step 5: Save
Step 5: Save

Frequently asked questions

Long-press one of its entries in the list and delete it. GoodShare asks whether you want to remove just this one booking or the whole series.

Yes. Edit one entry of the series and the change applies to the series. The frequency itself cannot be changed afterwards — for that, delete the series and create it again.

Yes, like any other entry in its category. That is exactly why rent belongs in the housing budget.

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