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This guide walks you through the smallest setup that gets a real order tracked and ready for reconciliation.
Already have a spreadsheet? Skip the manual entry and bulk-import your existing orders with CSV imports, or see how Churning Tracker replaces spreadsheets on the product site.
1

Create your account

Sign up at app.churningtracker.com. The free plan covers every workflow in these docs.
Churning Tracker signup screen
2

Add your account owners

Account owners represent the people whose cards and orders you track (you, your spouse, P2, etc.). You can always add more later.Go to Account owners → New owner, enter a name, and save.
Account owners list
Most churners start with just themselves, then add P2 and family members as they expand.
3

Add a credit card

Open Credit cards → New card. Enter the issuer, last 4, account owner, open date, annual fee, and SUB details.
New credit card form
4

Add or pick a retailer

Retailers come pre-populated for common stores (Best Buy, Amazon, Target, etc.). Add custom ones from Retailers → New retailer.If you use multiple logins at the same store, add a retailer account for each login under the retailer’s detail page.
5

Log your first order

Go to Orders → New order. Pick the order type (buying group, cashback, or gift card resale), retailer, account owner, and card. Add your line items with unit price and quantity.
New order form
Save the order. It will now appear on the orders list, ready for shipment tracking and payout matching.
6

(Optional) Install the Chrome extension

Skip manual entry for supported sites by installing the Chrome extension. It auto-captures order details at checkout.

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What’s next

Migrate from a spreadsheet

Bulk import existing orders with reusable column mappings.

Match your first payout

Link a payout to its line items to verify margin.

Set up email automation

Connect Gmail to auto-parse order confirmation emails.

View reporting

See your spend, earnings, and profitability over time.