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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +title: Distance Tracking in Expensify |
| 3 | +description: Learn how distance tracking works in Expensify! |
| 4 | +--- |
| 5 | + |
| 6 | +# Overview |
| 7 | + |
| 8 | +Expensify provides a convenient feature for tracking your mileage-related expenses. You'll find all the essential information to begin logging your trips below. |
| 9 | + |
| 10 | +# How to Use Distance Tracking |
| 11 | +## Mobile App |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +First, you’ll want to click the **+** in the top right corner. |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +If you select **Manually Create**, you’ll be prompted to enter your mileage, select a rate, and code the expense before clicking **Save**. |
| 16 | + |
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| 18 | + |
| 19 | +If you select **Manually Create**: |
| 20 | + - Enter your mileage. |
| 21 | + - Select a rate. |
| 22 | + - Code the expense. |
| 23 | + - Click **Save**. |
| 24 | + |
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| 26 | + |
| 27 | +If you select **Odometer**: |
| 28 | + - Enter your vehicle’s mileage reading before and after your trip. |
| 29 | + - Select your rate. |
| 30 | + - Code the expense. |
| 31 | + - Click **Save**. |
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| 34 | + |
| 35 | +The **Start GPS** option also exists on the mobile app. However, we’ve learned that most customers prefer to track their mileage after their trips (thus not needing to hit that start button!) |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +We’ve temporarily paused the development of GPS mileage tracking in the mobile app, and we recommend you use one of the above options instead! |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +## Web |
| 41 | + |
| 42 | +Navigate to the **Expenses** page, click **New Expense**, and review the two **Distance** options. |
| 43 | + |
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| 45 | + |
| 46 | +If you select **Manually Create**: |
| 47 | + - Enter the number of miles for your trip. |
| 48 | + - Mileage rate is automatically selected based on your history, or manually select it if it's your first time. |
| 49 | + - Complete any other applicable coding fields. |
| 50 | + - Click **Save**. |
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| 53 | + |
| 54 | +For **Create from Map** expenses: |
| 55 | + - Add your start and end location, and the distance will be calculated. |
| 56 | + - You can also click **Add Destination** for multiple stops. |
| 57 | + - Leave **Create Receipt** selected if you want a map receipt generated. |
| 58 | + - Click **Save**. |
| 59 | + |
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| 61 | + |
| 62 | +Once you click **Save**, review the details from your map selection. |
| 63 | + - Select your rate. |
| 64 | + - Enter any other applicable coding. |
| 65 | + - Click **Save**. |
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| 68 | + |
| 69 | +# Mileage Tracking FAQs |
| 70 | +## **How can I change the rate of my mileage expenses?** |
| 71 | +You can change the rate by going to Settings > Workspaces > [Your Workspace] > Expenses > Distance > Add a Mileage Rate. |
| 72 | +If you submit mileage expenses on a group workspace, only workspace admins can do this. |
| 73 | + |
| 74 | +## **Do you plan to add the "Create from Map" option to the mobile app or "Odometer" option to web?** |
| 75 | +Not now, but if that changes, you'll be the first to know! |
| 76 | + |
| 77 | +## **Will you restart maintenance on the mobile app's GPS option anytime soon?** |
| 78 | +Not now, but if that changes, you'll be the first to know! |
| 79 | + |
| 80 | +## **Does Expensify automatically update IRS Mileage rates?** |
| 81 | + We never automatically update mileage rates in Expensify because different companies want the new rates to become effective on different dates. |
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