Edit an account and its balance

Rename an account, mark it personal or prop, and record deposits, withdrawals or your real balance.

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Where: Accounts → ⋮ → Edit / Edit balance

Rename the account

  1. Click Accounts in the left rail.
  2. Click ⋮ on the account and choose Edit.
  3. Change the Name.
  4. Pick the Category: Personal or Prop firm. For a prop account, choose the firm, or Other and type the Firm name.
  5. Click Save.
The Edit account window with Name, Category and Prop firm
Rename the account and say if it's personal or prop.

Set your real balance

  1. Click ⋮ → Edit balance.
  2. Click Set current balance.
  3. Type the Balance today and the Date of the movement.
  4. Click Record adjustment. The difference is saved as a deposit or a withdrawal.

Add a deposit or withdrawal

  1. In Edit balance, click Add movement.
  2. Pick the Type: Deposit or Withdrawal. Fill in Date, Amount and, if you like, Notes.
  3. Click Add.

What's on the screen

The Edit balance window with Set current balance, Add movement and the list of movements
Every deposit and withdrawal of the account.
  1. Set current balance: enter today's balance; the difference is recorded for you.
  2. Add movement: add a deposit or a withdrawal.
  3. Movement row: each balance change, by date. Use its icons to edit or delete it.
  4. Suggestion: the balance your broker reports; click Apply to use it.

If the account is in a prop journey, a withdrawal here counts as a payout. Fees are recorded in Prop Tracker.

FAQ

Why can't I change the category?

The account is in a journey. Its category is managed in Prop Tracker.

Does changing the balance change my trades?

No. Movements only change the balance. Your trades and their P&L stay the same.