AceMoney Receipts User Guide

Platforms

AceMoney Receipts is available on iOS, Android, and Web.

Creating an Account

When you first launch the app, you are presented with the Welcome screen where you can:

• Sign In with an existing account using email and password.
• Register a new account with email and password.
• Sign in with Google — available on all platforms, use existing Google account and password.
• Sign in with Apple — available on all platforms, use existing Apple account and password.
• Sign in with Microsoft — available on all platforms, use existing Microsoft account and password.
• Continue as Guest — creates an anonymous account, no password needed, if you just want to quickly explore the app.

[!WARNING] Guest accounts are not synced to any identity. If you sign out of a guest account, or you lose your device, all your data will be permanently lost. Your data is accessible ONLY on the device on which you signed in as Guest. You are welcome to Sign In as Guest (Anonymously) to test the app, but we urge you to link your anonymous Guest account to a Google, Apple, Microsoft, or email account from Settings → Link Account as soon as possible to preserve your data.

What Does "Signing In" Mean?

Signing in (or logging in) to an app means proving who you are so you can use it safely. It's like showing your ID to enter a club. Firebase is a tool (which we use behind the curtain) that helps apps handle this easily.

There are two main ways to sign in:

1. Using your email and a password you create.
2. Using an account you already have from Google, Apple, or Microsoft.

We'll explain each one step by step, like We're talking to a friend who's new to this stuff. No fancy words!

Way 1: Signing In with Email and Password

This is the old-school way. You make a brand-new account just for this app.

• How to Register (First Time):
  1. Open the app and look for a button that says "Register"
  2. Type in your email address (like [email protected]).
  3. Make up a password. It should be something strong, like mixing letters, numbers, and symbols (e.g., "SunnyDay123!"). Don't use something easy like "password"!
  4. The app will send a verification message to your email to check it's really you. Open your email, find the message, click on the verification link.
  5. Done! Now you have an account.
• How to Sign In (Every Time After):
  1. Open the app and click "Sign In"
  2. Type your email and password.
  3. If you forget your password, click "Forgot Password?" The app emails you a link to make a new one.
• Good Things: You control it all yourself. No need for other accounts.
• Not-So-Good Things: You have to remember yet another password. If you forget it, use the Forgot Password button.

This way feels like filling out a form at the doctor's office—straightforward but a bit of work.

Way 2: Signing In with Google, Apple, or Microsoft Account

This is quicker because you use an account you probably already have (like your Gmail or Outlook). No new password!

• How It Works:
  1. Open the app and look for buttons like "Google," "Apple," or "Microsoft."
  2. Click the one you want. (Pick Google if you use Gmail, Apple if you have an iPhone, Microsoft if you use Outlook or Windows.)
  3. A pop-up window appears asking if it's okay to share your basic info (like name and email) with the app.
  4. If you're already signed into that account on your phone or computer, it just works automatically. If not, type in your email and password for that account (the one you already know).
  5. Done! The app now knows it's you.
• No Register Step Needed: It often signs you up automatically the first time. Next time, it's even faster—just click the button.
• Good Things: Super easy and fast. No new password to remember or create. It's secure because big companies like Google, Apple, and Microsoft handle the safety stuff.
• Not-So-Good Things: You need an account with one of those companies. If you don't like sharing info (even if it's just basics), it might feel weird. Also, if you lose access to that account (rare), you can't sign in.

This way is like using your driver's license to prove your age—instead of filling out a new form, you show something you already carry.

Which One Is Easier for You?

If you're not super comfy with tech:

• Go with Google/Apple/Microsoft if you already use one (most people do!). It's fewer steps and no new passwords to juggle.
• Use email/password if you want something separate or don't have those other accounts.

Both are safe.

Password Requirements (Email Registration)

• Minimum 8 characters
• At least one uppercase letter
• At least one lowercase letter
• At least one number
• At least one special character (!@#$%^&*(),.?":<>)

Email Verification

After registering with email, you must verify your email before signing in. Check your inbox for a verification link. You can request a new verification email from the sign-in screen.