> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.churningtracker.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Manual entry
> Type orders, cards, and balances in directly when other methods don't fit.
Manual entry is the simplest way to get data into Churning Tracker. Use it for one-off orders, retailers that aren't supported by the extension yet, or anything weird enough that auto-capture would miss details.
## When to use manual entry
Logging just a few orders that won't trigger an alert or extension capture.
Stores the [Chrome extension](/chrome-extension) and [email automation](/email-automation) don't cover yet.
Returns, partial refunds, split shipments, or anything that needs manual review.
Filling in a few historical orders without setting up a full CSV import.
Migrating from a spreadsheet? Skip manual entry — use [CSV imports](/csv-imports) for anything more than a handful of rows.
## What you can enter manually
Every entity in Churning Tracker has a manual form.
| Entity | Where to enter | Reference |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| **Order** | Orders → New order | [Orders](/orders) |
| **Payout** | Payouts → New payout | [Payouts](/payouts) |
| **Credit card** | Credit cards → New card | [Credit cards](/credit-cards#credit-cards) |
| **Account owner** | Account owners → New owner | [Account owners](/credit-cards#account-owners) |
| **Point balance** | Points → Balances → New balance | [Point balances](/points#point-balances) |
| **Retailer** | Retailers → New retailer | [Retailers](/retailers) |
| **Retailer account** | Retailer detail page → New retailer account | [Retailer accounts](/retailers#retailer-accounts) |
## New order, step by step
The order form is the one you'll use most. The full field reference is on the [Orders](/orders#create-an-order) page; here are the entry tips that matter most.
Buying group, cashback, or gift card resale. The type controls which fields and payout logic apply.
Pick the retailer first; the retailer account dropdown filters to that store. Pre-create retailer accounts for any login you use more than once.
These default to the most-recent values, which speeds up repeat entries.
One row per product. Use **Add line** to add more rows. Quantity defaults to 1.
The order lands in your **Orders** list immediately. Tracking, payouts, and shipment status can be added later.
## Speed tips
* **Duplicate** an existing order from the orders list instead of starting blank — fastest way to log repeat purchases.
* **Defaults stick** — your last-used account owner, card, and order type pre-fill on the next entry.
* **Tab through the form** — every field is keyboard-accessible, no need to mouse around.
* **Skip optional fields** — only required fields need values to save. You can fill in tracking, status, and notes later.
## What's next
Bulk-import existing spreadsheet history.
Capture orders at checkout instead of typing them.
Auto-parse confirmation emails from your inbox.
Reconcile your first payout to its line items.