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Matching imported transactions
Hi, I developed my own interface for creating new transactions right after I pay by my credit card, and I'm using YNAB API. I'm keeping those transactions uncleared.…
- Pevnomad
- PHP and Python Developer
- pevnomad
- 1 mth ago
- 7 replies
- 145
- Pevnomad1 mth ago
- API & Integrations
Clear import_id of deleted transaction
Hello! I'm trying to create my own integration between YNAB and my bank (which isn't supported by YNAB). I'm using the REST endpoints. I created a YNAB transaction,…
- Violet Hammerhead
- Violet_Hammerhead.2
- 1 mth ago
- 2 replies
- 91
- ChrissyYNAB Support1 mth ago
- API & Integrations
API for Net Worth (Balances by Account by Month)?
I want to receive my net worth by account by month via YNAB's API (to load onto a Google sheet) - in the UX, I can go to "Reports" --> "Net Worth" and export that exact information (EOM balances by…
- Aaron W
- aaron_w
- 2 mths ago
- 2 replies
- 65
- Aaron W1 mth ago
- API & Integrations
Toolkit error
I'm having an issue with the toolkit, where it doesn't show up until I click inside the category area right after loading (or on the budget itself somewhere).…
- Orchid Device
- Orchid_Device.3
- 2 mths ago
- 11 replies
- 138
- chicagouser1 mth ago
- API & Integrations
POSTing split transactions
Do you have an example of creating a new transaction that is split? I've tried several things through the API, but nothing seems to work. Is this supported? If not, do you have a timeline for it?…
- Robert
- robertmiles3
- 1 yr ago
- 36 replies
- 1,394
- 15
- BradyYNAB Team1 mth ago
- API & Integrations
Toolkit "Total Monthly Goals" way off?
Hi there! New YNAB user, super excited to finally get my finances under control. One feature I was SO EXCITED that the YNAB toolkit has is the "Total Monthly Goals" - but it seems to not be working…
- Winston Struye
- Freelance Graphic Designer
- winston_Struye
- 2 mths ago
- 6 replies
- 147
- 1
- Winston Struye1 mth ago
- API & Integrations
PowerBI
I am trying to import my YNAB data into PowerBI using the API. Could someone post detailed instructions for how to import my data into PowerBI?
- Tomato Wildcat
- Tomato_Wildcat.3
- 7 mths ago
- 2 replies
- 213
- Steel Blue Chef1 mth ago
- API & Integrations
Notifications on Google Calendar
I am working on sending my scheduled transactions to Google Calendar. This way I can get notifications when payments are due. I was wondering if anyone else thinks this would be useful for them too.…
- Orange Mask
- Orange_Mask.8
- 1 mth ago
- 1 reply
- 192
- 1
- FanessYNAB Support1 mth ago
- API & Integrations
Sync Australian bank transactions to YNAB with Budget Feeder
Hey folks, I've recently announced the public launch of Budget Feeder for YNAB . Budget feeder connects to around 150 Australian Banks and credit cards,…
- budgetfeeder
- Sync YNAB with Australian Banks
- budgetfeeder
- 2 mths ago
- 5 replies
- 278
- 4
- FanessYNAB Support1 mth ago
- API & Integrations
Chrome Toolkit for YNAB
Game Changer! If you want to control more about how YNAB functions for you, use the Chrome web browser to install the YNAB Toolkit. Go to https://Chrome.google.…
- loonsy
- loonsy
- 2 yrs ago
- 73 replies
- 13,804
- 29
- Move Light Sound Life2 mths ago
- API & Integrations
API access unauthorised 401 error
Fallen at the first hurdle. Generated my token in the app, tried to do the curl request and immediately get "401 unauthorized" back. I've actually generated multiples to try and they all fail.…
- Pink Wildebeest
- Pink_Wildebeest.6
- 2 mths ago
- 2 replies
- 122
- ChrissyYNAB Support2 mths ago
- API & Integrations
Chrome browser sluggishness/failure
For the last month or so, YNAB has performed poorly in Chrome. It reacts very slowly to most actions, and I often get an error message that the web page is unresponsive.…
- pepperpat
- pepperpat
- 2 mths ago
- 9 replies
- 175
- FanessYNAB Support2 mths ago
- API & Integrations
colors in reports
Hi all, Does anyone know if it is possible to change the colors in the reports? I find them very useful, but sometimes the colors of different categories are very close,…
- Salmon Guitar
- Salmon_Guitar.3
- 2 mths ago
- 1 reply
- 89
- FanessYNAB Support2 mths ago
- API & Integrations
Can I really not link my PayPal accounts?
That's what I primarily use, without that I really can't switch from Mint (which attaches to PayPal flawlessly). I don't want to waste time downloading a file and importing it to YNAB all the time…
- Slate Gray Griffin
- Slate_Gray_Griffin.7
- 2 mths ago
- 2 replies
- 222
- FanessYNAB Support2 mths ago
- API & Integrations
How do i find category id ?
Hi, i am trying to use post transaction. I would like to know how to find the category ID to make use of it in my API
- Forest Green Stallion
- Forest_Green_Stallion.6
- 2 mths ago
- 2 replies
- 137
- Forest Green Stallion2 mths ago
- API & Integrations
Category ID
How do I find the ID of a category to use in a "Post" transaction using the API?
- Magenta Piranha
- Magenta_Piranha.2
- 7 mths ago
- 4 replies
- 96
- Forest Green Stallion3 mths ago
- API & Integrations
Transactions to Import, Approve or Categorize
Does anyone know if it's possible, via the API to get the count of bank transactions needing categories and approval via the API? Not sure if that functionality exists (hoping it does).
- Don
- Creator of bar for YNAB
- donniefitz2
- 3 mths ago
- 4 replies
- 207
- Don3 mths ago
- API & Integrations
New Apple Shortcuts for Siri
Is anybody starting to use the Shortcuts app? I'd love to develop a shortcut or two for YNAB but I'm new to the process and would love some help getting started.
- Sam Elowitch
- Sky_Blue_Piranha
- 1 yr ago
- 10 replies
- 1,469
- Curtis F3 mths ago
- API & Integrations
Automatically Rename Payees
Hi First of all thanks a ton for the awesome API. Living in Dubai I don't have the luxury of direct import, so I've been looking forward to having an automated way of entering my transactions -…
- Pete vH
- petevh
- 1 yr ago
- 13 replies
- 697
- MatthewYNAB Support3 mths ago
- API & Integrations
On the topic of dropping YNAB 4 Support
The way I use YNAB 4 is to keep track of expenses for my business. I think YNAB 4 just makes things so much easier, then anything else that I have seen out in the internet wild.…
- Maroon Mainframe
- Maroon_Mainframe.1
- 4 mths ago
- 5 replies
- 383
- 2
- Adam Waller3 mths ago
- API & Integrations
Matching API Transactions
What are the limitations on matching for API transactions? Just had one imported, and i want to match it with a Scheduled transaction, but it will not let me.
- Scott Robertson
- syncforynab.com Founder
- scottrobertson
- 2 yrs ago
- 28 replies
- 2,063
- 3
- mydran3 mths ago
- API & Integrations
- Answered
- Answered
Family Budgets
Anyone else see that the family budgets addon isn't working any more? I sent an email to the creator but crickets. It's the only way I know of to share my budget with the person who helps me do…
- Magenta Python (bea22b0b77fb)
- vexir
- 4 mths ago
- 4 replies
- 151
- FanessYNAB Support3 mths ago
- API & Integrations
Refresh of transactions only when Web-version or App was opened
Hey there, i wanted to build a small monitor that has several functions (graphs for net-wort, uncleared transactions etc). But now i have encountered a problem: I am using this URL https://api.…
- Steel Blue Yeti
- Steel_Blue_Yeti
- 3 mths ago
- 23
- API & Integrations
Using IFTTT with the API
Although the YNAB API isn't listed as an official service on IFTTT currently (we're looking into that!) I wanted to demonstrate how to get IFTTT working with the new API so you can build that…
- BradyYNAB Team
- Developer
- brady_ynab
- 1 yr ago
- 16 replies
- 3,421
- 11
- alexdresko3 mths ago
- API & Integrations
All my budgets just got wiped out.
Hi, This morning, I opened my two bookmarked YNAB budgets from my browser — they're archived versions that I just hadn't gotten around to changing the links for.…
- Tan Mermaid
- Tan_Mermaid
- 3 mths ago
- 6 replies
- 178
- FanessYNAB Support3 mths ago
- API & Integrations

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