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First Steps

1. Initial setup

On first launch, MIRA can show a wizard to:

  • define your username
  • choose the interface language
  • choose a visual theme
  • create initial data such as accounts and suggested categories

Recommendation:

  • Create at least one main account, or finish the wizard and let MIRA create one automatically.
  • Confirm the default currency in Settings.

2. Prepare the base data

Before recording transactions, set up:

  • accounts: cash, bank, card
  • income and expense categories
  • an annual budget for the working year
  • savings goals if you are tracking objectives

3. Record your first transactions

You can create transactions in two ways:

  1. The Transactions form.
  2. The natural language bar in the lower panel.

Examples:

  • "salary income 1500"
  • "spent 18 on lunch"
  • "show report"

4. Review the results in Dashboard and Reports

After capturing data:

  • Dashboard: quick view of income, expense, net, and savings.
  • Reports: category breakdowns, cash flow, and trends.
  1. Record daily movements.
  2. Apply recurring transactions at the start of each month.
  3. Review the annual budget and compare actuals vs budget weekly.
  4. Export CSV or create a backup regularly.