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Settings reference

APSense settings reference

You can customize your APSense experience through various settings menus. These configurations allow you to manage your identity, organize your financial data into workspaces, and automate your reporting workflows.

User profile settings

Manage your personal identity and account security. These settings are tied to your primary account and persist across all devices.

SettingDescription
Display nameThe name shown on your reports and within the application interface.
AvatarA profile picture or initials used to identify your account. You can upload an image or use a generated letter avatar.
Email addressThe primary email associated with your account. This is used for sign-in and receiving notifications.
PasswordUpdate your account security credentials.

Workspace configuration

Workspaces allow you to separate different types of expenses, such as Personal and Business. Each workspace maintains its own set of reports and expenses.

SettingDescription
Workspace nameA unique label for the environment (e.g., “Freelance Projects”).
DescriptionAn optional field to provide more context about the workspace’s purpose.
ColorA visual identifier used in lists and navigation to help you quickly distinguish between workspaces.
Active statusDetermines if a workspace is currently visible. Deactivating a workspace hides it from selection menus without deleting the data.
Avatar text/imageA specific icon or text snippet used to represent the workspace in the sidebar.

Expense and category defaults

Customize how you categorize spending and track mileage to speed up data entry.

SettingDescription
CategoriesA list of labels used to group expenses (e.g., Meals, Travel, Software). You can add, rename, or remove categories.
Payment methodsThe accounts or cards used for transactions (e.g., Corporate Visa, Cash, PayPal).
Mileage rateThe reimbursement amount per unit of distance. You can set specific rates for different years to match tax regulations.

Report management preferences

Configure how APSense handles report lifecycles and automation.

SettingDescription
Auto-archive done reportsAutomatically moves reports to the archive once they reach the “Done” status.
Auto-archive reimbursed reportsAutomatically archives reports once they are marked as reimbursed.
Show default report promptWhen enabled, the app asks if you want to set a report as the default when you assign an expense to it for the first time.
Confirmation promptsToggle alerts that appear before marking reports as reimbursed, done, or archived.
Accounting emailThe default recipient for submitted expense reports.
Approval emailThe email address of the individual responsible for reviewing and approving your reports.

Notification and delivery settings

Control the frequency and method of updates for different platform events. You can choose between Push, Email, or Both for most categories.

Event typeDescription
Emailed receiptsUpdates on the status of receipts you have sent to the platform via email.
Report statusAlerts when a report is approved, rejected, or requires resubmission.
AnnouncementsGeneral updates and news from the APSense team.
Tips and tricksHelpful suggestions on how to use platform features effectively.

Regional and unit settings

Adjust the platform to match your local requirements for currency and distance tracking.

SettingDescription
Currency codeThe primary currency used for all expense totals and reports (e.g., USD, EUR, GBP).
Distance unitChoose between Miles or Kilometers for GPS and manual mileage tracking.
Theme modeSwitch between Light, Dark, or System (follows your device settings).

Administrative controls

Administrators have access to global platform settings to manage user engagement and system behavior.

ControlDescription
Global tips toggleEnables or disables the delivery of scheduled Tips & Tricks messages for all users.
Message scheduleA 90-day calendar where admins can assign specific educational messages to be sent based on a user’s account age.
User promotionGrant or revoke administrative privileges for specific users.

Support

If you need assistance with specific settings or encounter issues with your configuration, contact support: