Get started with MileLedger on phone

Prerequisites

• A phone running a compatible version of iOS.
• The MileLedger app installed from the App Store.
• Optional: a Google account if you want to sync data and log expenses.

Steps

1. 1

   Download and open MileLedger

   Search for MileLedger on the App Store, tap Get, and wait for the installation to complete. Open the app once installed.

2. 2

   Complete the onboarding flow

   When you first open MileLedger, a short onboarding sequence introduces the main features. Read through each screen and follow any prompts. You can skip sign-in during onboarding — you do not need a Google account to start tracking drives.

3. 3

   Add your first vehicle

   Tap More in the tab bar, then tap Vehicles. Tap the add button to create a new vehicle. Enter a nickname (e.g. 'My Tesla'), the make, model, year, licence plate, and starting odometer reading. Tap Save. If you have only one vehicle, MileLedger sets it as the default automatically.

4. 4

   Record your first drive

   Tap Drives in the tab bar, then tap the add button to record a drive manually. Enter the date, distance, start and end locations, and select a vehicle. Choose whether the drive was Business or Personal. Add an optional note, then tap Save.

5. 5

   Explore the Home tab

   Tap Home to see your dashboard. The Home tab shows a summary of recent activity, distance totals, and quick-access actions. This is your at-a-glance view of mileage and expenses over the current period.

6. 6

   Set up automatic mileage tracking (optional)

   MileLedger can detect drives automatically using your phone's motion and location sensors. To enable this, go to More → Preferences and turn on automatic tracking. You will be prompted to grant location access — choose Always Allow for automatic tracking to work reliably in the background.

7. 7

   Sign in with Google (optional, required for expenses)

   To sync your data to the cloud and unlock expense logging, tap More → Sign In → Continue with Google. Select your Google account and complete the sign-in flow. Once signed in, your data syncs automatically whenever you are online.

8. 8

   Log your first expense (requires sign-in)

   Tap Expenses in the tab bar, then tap the add button. Enter the amount, merchant name, category, and date. Optionally attach a photo of your receipt and link the expense to a drive. Tap Save.

Expected results

• MileLedger is installed and you have completed the onboarding flow.
• At least one vehicle is saved and set as the default.
• Your first drive appears in the Drives tab.
• If you signed in with Google, a sync indicator confirms your data is being backed up.

Common problems