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SimpleFIN imports using the data importer

Introduction

SimpleFIN is a service that allows you to import financial data from various banks into Firefly III. You can read more about SimpleFIN on their website.

Configuring the importer

Configuration

In the UI, enter the connection details from your bank. If you have set the necessary environment variables, the data importer will automatically use these values. If you have not set the environment variables, the data importer will ask you for the connection details.

Environment variables are set in the .env file, or as Docker environment variables. The data importer will use the following environment variables:

  • SIMPLEFIN_TOKEN: Your SimpleFIN API token.

Select the accounts

Configuration

Select the accounts you wish to import data from. If they do not exist yet, you can have them created for you.

Configure the import

Configuration

Any other options can be set at your leisure.

Import the data

You can click through the rest of the import process. The data importer will process your data and import it into Firefly III.