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[No QA] Update help site pages for Add primary receipt scan option on mobile
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docs/articles/new-expensify/getting-started/Navigating-New-Expensify.md

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- **Reports**
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- **Workspaces**
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- **Account**
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- The **Global Create** button for quick access to actions like creating reports, expenses, invoices, and chats
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- The green **Camera/Receipt** button to easily create expenses
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- The grey **Global Create** button for additional actions like creating reports, tracking distance, sending invoices, and more.
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docs/articles/new-expensify/getting-started/Track-Personal-Expenses.md

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You can add expenses using SmartScan or by creating them manually.
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## SmartScan a Receipt
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## How to SmartScan a Receipt
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SmartScan reads receipt details like merchant, date, total, and currency automatically.
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**SmartScan on web:**
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1. Click the green **Create (+)** button.
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2. Select **Create expense**.
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3. Upload an image of your receipt.
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**SmartScan on mobile:**
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1. Tap the green **Create (+)** button.
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2. Select **Create expense**.
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3. Upload or take a photo of your receipt:
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- **Upload**: Tap the gallery icon and select an image.
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- **Take a photo**: Ensure receipt details are visible and snap a photo.
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**Note:** You can also email receipts to `receipts@expensify.com` from your linked email. SmartScan will extract the details and add the expense to your account. [Add a contact method](https://help.expensify.com/articles/new-expensify/settings/Change-or-add-email-address)
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## Manually Enter an Expense
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1. Click or tap the green **Create (+)** button.
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2. Select **Create expense**.
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3. Choose a method:
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- **Manual** – Enter details manually.
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- **Scan** – Upload a saved image.
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- **Create multiple** – Add expenses in bulk.
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- **Distance** – Enter mileage data.
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- **Per diem** – Add a daily allowance.
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4. Select your **workspace**.
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5. Click **Create expense**.
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**On mobile:**
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1. Tap the green camera button and take a photo of the receipt or upload from gallery.
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2. Enter the workspace or recipient’s email/phone number.
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3. Add details like description, category, tags, and tax.
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4. Tap **Create expense**.
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**On desktop:**
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1. Click the green receipt button and drag and drop the receipt or click **Choose files** to upload.
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2. Enter the workspace or recipient’s email/phone number.
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3. Add details like description, category, tags, and tax.
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4. Click **Create expense**.
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💡 **Note:**
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- Forward your digital receipts to `receipts@expensify.com`.
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- Text a photo of your receipts to 47777 (US numbers only). Just make sure you [add your phone number to Expensify](https://new.expensify.com/settings/profile/contact-methods).
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## How to Manually Enter an Expense
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**On mobile:**
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1. Tap the green camera button.
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2. Select **Manual**.
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3. Enter the amount and currency, then tap **Next**.
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4. Choose a workspace or an individual.
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5. Add optional fields like category, tags, or description.
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6. Tap **Create expense**.
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**On desktop:**
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1. Click the green add receipt button.
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2. Select **Manual**.
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3. Enter the amount and currency, then click **Next**.
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4. Choose a workspace or an individual.
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5. Add optional fields like category, tags, or description.
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6. Click **Create expense**.
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Learn more about [creating expenses](https://help.expensify.com/articles/new-expensify/reports-and-expenses/Create-an-Expense)
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View expenses in your Expense chat or the **Reports** page. [Export to CSV](https://help.expensify.com/articles/new-expensify/expenses-and-payments/Search-and-Download-Expenses) for tax or accountant use.
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docs/articles/new-expensify/reports-and-expenses/Create-an-Expense.md

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## Option 1: SmartScan a Receipt
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1. From the navigation tabs, click the green **+** button and select **Create expense**.
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2. Choose **Scan**.
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3. Drag and drop the receipt or click **Choose File** to upload.
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4. Enter the workspace or recipient’s email/phone number.
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5. Add details like description, category, tags, and tax.
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6. Click **Create expense**.
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💡 **Note:** You can also forward receipts to `receipts@expensify.com` using a verified email address.
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💡 **Note:** Upload your receipt via SMS by texting the photo of your receipt to 47777. To start sending your receipts add your phone number to your account from **Account > Profile > Phone Number**.
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**On mobile:**
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1. Tap the green camera button and take a photo of the receipt or upload from gallery.
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2. Enter the workspace or recipient’s email/phone number.
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3. Add details like description, category, tags, and tax.
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4. Tap **Create expense**.
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**On desktop:**
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1. Click the green receipt button and drag and drop the receipt or click **Choose files** to upload.
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2. Enter the workspace or recipient’s email/phone number.
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3. Add details like description, category, tags, and tax.
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4. Click **Create expense**.
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💡 **Note:**
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- Forward your digital receipts to `receipts@expensify.com`.
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- Text a photo of your receipts to 47777 (US numbers only). Just make sure you [add your phone number to Expensify](https://new.expensify.com/settings/profile/contact-methods).
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2. Select **Manual**.
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3. Enter the amount and currency, then tap **Next**.
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4. Choose a workspace or an individual.
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5. Add optional fields like category, tags, or description.
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6. Tap **Create expense**.
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6. Enter expense details for each receipt or just tap Create expenses for automatic scanning.
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4. Once you’ve scanned all your receipts, tap the green arrow to confirm.
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5. Enter expense details for each receipt or tap **Create expenses** for automatic scanning.
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- Forward your digital receipts to `receipts@expensify.com`.
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