Getting started
Step 1: Sign upCopied!
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Go to https://app.acctual.com/signup to create your account
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Choose your sign-up method:
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Sign up with Google for a fast and secure experience
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Sign up manually with email and password
π Tip: Use a work email for easier account recovery and team collaboration.
Step 2: OnboardingCopied!
Once signed in, Acctual will guide you through a few quick steps to personalize your experience.
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Select your account type
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Youβll be asked to choose between:
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Individual β Best for freelancers or sole proprietors
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Business β Best for registered companies or entities
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Enter your details
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Fill in the following fields:
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Name β Your full name
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Company (optional) β Enter your business name if applicable
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Description (optional) β A short description of your business
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Click continue to proceed
π Tip: Choosing the right account type ensures your invoices and payment options are correctly set up.
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Choose a plan
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Next, youβll see the Choose your plan page. Acctual offers:
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Free Plan β Great for individuals getting started
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Growth Plan β Includes automation and batch payments
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Company Plan β Advanced approvals and integrations
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Enterprise Plan β Custom solutions for large-scale operations
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π Tip: No credit card required to start.You can also upgrade or downgrade anytime from your account settings.
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Connect your accounting system (Optional)
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Click Connect your accounting system
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Choose from:
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QuickBooks β Import accounts, vendors, and customers
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Xero β Import accounts and contacts
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I use something else β Export data for other accounting systems
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I donβt use one β Skip for now
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Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the connection.
Tip: If youβre using a different accounting system or need assistance, contact support@acctual.com. β momo to update
Youβre ready to go πCopied!
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After setup, youβll land on the welcome page, where you can:
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Create an invoice β Start sending invoices immediately
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Add a bill β Upload and pay a bill
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Setup flexible payment options - Start accepting fiat and crypto
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Set up transfers - move your funds around
π Tip: Bookmark your Acctual dashboard for quick access!
Safety note: Your data security is our top priority at Acctual. Our one-way sync ensures that we only create and update bills originating from Acctual. Your data is safe with us.