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Set up Backdur for the first time

Setup is one question per screen, mostly taps. Each answer is saved as you go.

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How Backdur works out your balance

Each day's balance is the day before plus that day's money in and out. Your forecast is that, carried into the future.

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When money is late: the pause button

Tap the clock on a payment that hasn't come in or gone out yet. It stops counting until it lands.

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Upload a bank statement

Upload a PDF, Excel or CSV statement and Backdur fills in your history. You check everything before it's added.

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Can I afford it?

Pick an amount and a date, and Backdur checks whether your balance stays above your floor.

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Is this money income?

Not all money that comes in is income. Transfers from your own accounts, loans and refunds aren't.

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Set your real balance

Type what your bank shows, and every later day carries on from it. This fixes a balance that looks wrong.

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Meet Tomi

Tomi is Backdur's AI, a friendly squirrel. Tell her what to add or ask about your money.

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