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title: "Getting started with Capture Expense"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.cintra.co.uk/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting started with Capture Expense

Capture Expense is your company's expense management platform. Use it to submit receipts, record mileage, track carbon emissions, and manage approvals, on desktop or mobile.

This help centre has guidance for everyone who uses Capture Expense, whether you're submitting your own expenses, approving claims for your team, or managing the system as an administrator.

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#### Find what you need

Not sure where to start? Try one of the most popular topics:

- [Raising draft expense claims](/capture-expense/docs/raising-expenses)
- [Capture Expense mobile app](/capture-expense/docs/capture-expense-app)
- [Submitting expense claims for approval](/capture-expense/docs/manage-receipts)
- [Company settings](/capture-expense/docs/company-logo)
- [Submitting a vehicle document](/capture-expense/docs/upload-a-vehicle-document)

Or use the **Search bar** at the top of the screen to find something specific.

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### Browse by area

Use the table of contents on the left to explore all help content. Key areas include:

- **Expenses**: Raise, submit, and manage expense claims
- **Approving expenses**: Review and approve claims for your team
- **Trips, vehicles, and mileage**: Record business journeys and mileage claims
- **Banking and credit cards**: Connect cards and reconcile transactions
- **Accounting**: Export data and view VAT information
- **Carbon tracking**: Monitor and report on carbon emissions
- **Setup and configuration**: Configure the system for your organisation

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### New to Capture Expense?

If you’re responsible for setting up Capture Expense, use our [onboarding article](/capture-expense/docs/onboarding-setting-up-capture-expense) to ensure you set up the correct areas in the correct order.

If you're already set up but using Capture Expense for the first time, these articles are a good place to start:

- [Introduction to Capture Expense](/capture-expense/docs/introduction-to-capture-expense)
- [Sign in to Capture Expense](/capture-expense/docs/sign-in-to-capture-expense)
- [Navigate around Capture Expense](/capture-expense/docs/navigating-around-capture-expense)
- [Quick start guide for new users](/capture-expense/docs/getting-started-guides)

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### Need more help?

If you can't find what you're looking for, visit our [Help and support](/capture-expense/docs/help-and-support) page for ways to get in touch with the Capture Expense team.