SplitSheet Guide

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Everything you need to track and settle group expenses in Google Sheets™ — on desktop or mobile.

Getting started
1

Install SplitSheet from the Google Workspace™ Marketplace

Search for SplitSheet in the Google Workspace™ Marketplace. Click Install and grant the permissions when prompted.

Tip: SplitSheet only needs access to the spreadsheet you're working in. It never stores your data.
2

Open SplitSheet from the Extensions menu

In Google Sheets™, click Extensions SplitSheet Open. The SplitSheet sidebar will appear on the right side of your screen.

After your first open, SplitSheet will appear automatically every time you return to the sheet.
3

Add your group members

In the sidebar, type a name into the Add person field and press Enter or click Add. Repeat for each person in your group. Free accounts support up to 3 people — upgrade to add more.

Logging expenses
4

Fill in your expenses in the sheet

Each row in the spreadsheet is one expense. Fill in the Date, Expense name, Amount, and who Paid. Then check the boxes for each person who was part of that expense — unchecked people won't be included in the split.

Tip: You don't have to split every expense equally. Only check the people who were actually involved.
5

Add a category (optional)

Use the Category dropdown on each row to tag expenses as Food, Transport, Hotel, and more. This helps you see a breakdown of spending by type after syncing.

6

Add notes (optional)

The Notes column lets you add any extra context to an expense — a restaurant name, a reference, or a reminder. It doesn't affect calculations.

Syncing and settling
7

Click Sync & Recalculate

Once you've entered your expenses, click the Sync & Recalculate button in the sidebar. SplitSheet will calculate everyone's share and generate a settlement summary showing exactly who owes who and how much.

8

Mark payments as settled

In the settlement summary at the bottom of your sheet, there's a Settled? column with checkboxes. Check the box when someone has paid — the row will cross out automatically, and the Paid On date will be recorded.

Tip: You can re-sync at any time to update the calculations after adding more expenses.
Getting started on mobile
1

Install SplitSheet on desktop first

Add-ons need to be installed from a desktop browser. Search for SplitSheet in the Google Workspace™ Marketplace on a computer, install it, and set up your group. Once installed, it'll be available on mobile too.

If you've already installed SplitSheet on desktop, skip to step 2.
2

Open your SplitSheet spreadsheet on mobile

Open the Google Sheets™ app on your phone (iOS or Android) and navigate to the spreadsheet you've been using with SplitSheet. Make sure you're signed in to the same Google account.

3

Open SplitSheet from the menu

Tap the three dots (⋯) in the top right corner of the screen, then tap Extensions, then tap SplitSheet. The SplitSheet panel will slide up from the bottom of your screen.

Unlike desktop, the add-on doesn't open automatically on mobile — you'll need to tap through this menu each session.
What works well on mobile
4

Sync and check balances on the go

The Sync & Recalculate button works great on mobile. Tap it to refresh the settlement summary and see who owes who — useful when you're out and someone asks "wait, how much do I owe?"

5

Mark payments as settled

You can check off the Settled? checkboxes in the sheet on mobile — just scroll to the settlement summary area. The Paid On date records automatically when you check a box.

Tips for mobile
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Enter expenses on desktop when possible

The spreadsheet columns are narrow on a phone screen. Adding expenses — filling in dates, amounts, dropdowns, and checkboxes — is much easier on a desktop or laptop. Use mobile mainly for syncing and checking balances.

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Pin the spreadsheet for quick access

In Google Sheets™ on mobile, tap the star icon next to your SplitSheet file to pin it to your Starred section. That way you can get to it in one tap instead of searching every time.

Common questions
What happens to my data if I uninstall SplitSheet?
Nothing — your spreadsheet data stays exactly where it is in Google Sheets™. SplitSheet never stores your data externally. Uninstalling just removes the add-on sidebar.
Can I use SplitSheet with multiple trips or groups?
Yes — each Google Sheet is its own independent SplitSheet. Create a new sheet for each trip or group. Per Sheet licenses unlock one sheet; a Lifetime license unlocks all of them.
How do I add more than 3 people?
The free plan supports up to 3 people. To add more, upgrade to Per Sheet ($2.99) or Lifetime ($9.99) from within the SplitSheet sidebar — tap the Upgrade to Lifetime or Unlock this Sheet Only button.
Can multiple people edit the sheet at the same time?
Yes — Google Sheets™ supports real-time collaboration. Anyone you share the sheet with can add expenses. Just make sure only one person syncs at a time to avoid conflicts.
Something's not working — how do I get help?
Email us at le6labs@gmail.com and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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