Guided setup

Six short steps that set up your business, accounts and team. You can come back to it any time.

Updated November 3, 2026 · Plain 0.110.0

Open it any time from Settings → Guided setup.

Guided setup. Choose how you're starting, then select Continue.
  1. How you're starting. Choose Fully preset (recommended): Plain sets up the United States's sales tax codes and a standard chart of accounts. Blank workspace gives you only the essential accounts. AI-assisted setup asks a few questions and suggests settings.
  2. Your business. Your legal name, trading name and EIN.
  3. Accounting foundation. Plain shows the accounts it will create, in plain language. Select Preview accounts to check them, then Use this foundation.
  4. Bring your data (optional). Import customers, suppliers or opening balances from a spreadsheet, or select Skip for now.
  5. Your team. Invite people now or later. See Invite your team.
  6. Review & finish. Check everything, then select Finish setup & open dashboard.