> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.mysubledger.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to add a new subscription in SubLedger

> Learn how to add any recurring charge to SubLedger by entering its name, cost, billing cycle, and next renewal date — no credit card required to start.

Adding a subscription to SubLedger takes about 30 seconds. You enter four pieces of information and SubLedger immediately folds the charge into your monthly and yearly spend estimates, sets up renewal reminders, and keeps the entry ready to categorize or share.

<Tip>
  You don't need every detail upfront. Start with the name and cost, then add the renewal date later when you have it in front of you.
</Tip>

## What you'll need

Before you start, have the following ready:

* **Name** — the service or product name (for example, "Netflix" or "Adobe Creative Cloud")
* **Cost** — the amount you're charged per billing period
* **Billing cycle** — how often the subscription renews (weekly, every 4 weeks, monthly, quarterly, or yearly)
* **Renewal date** — the date of the next upcoming charge

## How to add a subscription

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the dashboard">
    Sign in at [app.mysubledger.com](https://app.mysubledger.com) and go to your dashboard. You'll see your current subscription list and a summary of your monthly spend.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Add subscription">
    Select **Add subscription** at the top of your subscription list. A form slides open on the right side of the screen.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the subscription name">
    Type the name of the service in the **Name** field. Use the name you'll recognize when scanning your list later — for example, "Spotify" or "AWS".
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the cost">
    Type the amount you're charged in the **Cost** field. Enter the amount for one billing period — if you pay \$99 per year, enter `99`, not a monthly equivalent.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the billing cycle">
    Choose **Monthly** or **Yearly** from the **Billing cycle** selector. SubLedger uses this to calculate your monthly and yearly spend summaries correctly.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the billing cycle">
    Choose from **Weekly**, **Every 4 weeks**, **Monthly**, **Quarterly**, or **Yearly** in the **Billing cycle** selector. SubLedger uses this to calculate your monthly and yearly spend summaries correctly.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the renewal date">
    Enter the date of your next charge in the **Renewal date** field. SubLedger uses this date to schedule your renewal reminder and to keep the entry current after each billing cycle.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save the subscription">
    Click **Save**. The subscription appears in your list immediately, and your spend estimates update automatically.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Optional fields

The subscription form also includes several optional fields you can fill in at any time:

* **Start date** — the date you originally started this subscription. Useful for tracking how long you've been paying.
* **Website URL** — a link to the service's website or account page for quick reference.
* **Notes** — any additional details you want to remember about this subscription.
* **Cancellation date** — setting a cancellation date marks the subscription as cancelled in your list.
* **Subscriber name** — assign the subscription to a specific person in your household. Available on the [Family plan and above](/getting-started/billing/compare-plans).

<Tip>
  You can add or edit optional fields later by clicking the subscription name in your list and selecting **Edit**.
</Tip>

## What happens next

Once saved, SubLedger:

* Adds the subscription to your dashboard and spend summary
* Schedules a renewal reminder email (7 days before the charge, by default — [adjustable in your settings](/subscriptions/reminders))
* Rolls the renewal date forward automatically after each billing cycle

<Note>
  You can edit any subscription at any time. Click the subscription name in your list to open the detail view, then select **Edit**.
</Note>

<Tip>
  Don't want to enter details manually? You can also [forward a receipt email](/subscriptions/email-import) and SubLedger will create the subscription entry for you automatically.
</Tip>