How to activate and customize Expense Co-Pilot
Expense Co-Pilot is an intelligent assistant designed to make expense management smarter, faster, and more accurate. By analyzing previous transactions and purchasing patterns, Co-Pilot can provide recommendations, automate parts of the accounting process, and help users manage recurring purchases and subscriptions more efficiently. Think of it as having a digital purchasing assistant available whenever you work in Expense.
What Is Expense Co-Pilot?
Intelligent Recommendations
Expense Co-Pilot can:
- 🤖 Suggest appropriate accounting based on previous transactions
- 📊 Learn from historical purchase patterns
- 💡 Recommend accounts during the posting process
- ⚡ Reduce manual work when handling recurring purchases
Subscription and Purchase Automation
Co-Pilot helps simplify administration by:
- 🔄 Identifying recurring purchases
- 📑 Supporting subscription management
- ✅ Automating repetitive tasks where possible
This creates a smoother and more efficient user experience.
Activate Expense Co-Pilot
Administrator Access Required
⚠️ Co-Pilot must first be activated by an administrator.
If you do not see Co-Pilot within Expense, contact your system administrator.
Activate Co-Pilot for Your Organization
- Log in to Expense
- Navigate to:
Administrate > Admin Panel > Activate Co-Pilot
- Activate the feature
- Save your changes
✅ Co-Pilot is now enabled for your organization.
Verify Activation
After activation:
- Open Settings
- Verify that the Co-Pilot menu is available
✅ Users can now access Co-Pilot functionality.
Expense Co-Pilot in the Mobile App
Co-Pilot Purchase Indicators
Once activated, users will see:
- 🤖 A Co-Pilot icon next to purchases processed by Co-Pilot
- 💡 Suggested accounts within the account selection screen
- ✅ Clearly labeled Co-Pilot recommendations
This allows users to identify where Co-Pilot has assisted.
Settings Information
A dedicated Co-Pilot section is also available under:
Settings
Here users can learn more about the functionality and manage personal preferences.
Mobile App Rollout
The mobile version is currently being released in phases.
✅ Additional functionality and improvements will continue to be introduced over time.
Customize Co-Pilot Preferences
Turn Off Recommendations for Yourself
Users can customize how Co-Pilot works for their own account.
- Click the Profile Icon
- Navigate to:
Settings > Co-Pilot
- Adjust your preferences
You can disable:
- Recommendations
- Notifications
- Suggested actions
- Click Save
✅ Your personal Co-Pilot preferences have been updated.
Important
These changes only affect:
- ✅ Your personal account
- ✅ Your own notifications
- ✅ Your personal recommendations
They do not affect other users.
Deactivate Co-Pilot for the Entire Organization
Administrator Deactivation
To disable Co-Pilot company-wide:
- Navigate to:
Administrate > Admin Panel > Deactivate Co-Pilot
- Confirm the deactivation
✅ Organizational Co-Pilot automation is disabled.
What Happens After Deactivation?
After deactivation:
- ❌ Purchases will no longer be automatically recorded by Co-Pilot
- 💡 Accounting suggestions may still appear during the posting process
- ✅ Users can continue processing expenses manually
Manage User Access to Co-Pilot
Selective Activation
Administrators can decide:
- Which users have access
- Which departments should use the feature
- Whether Co-Pilot should be rolled out gradually
✅ This allows controlled implementation and testing.
Adjust Co-Pilot Recommendations
Edit Co-Pilot Decisions
If Co-Pilot has made a recommendation or accounting choice that you want to change:
- Open the purchase
- Look for the Co-Pilot icon
- Edit the transaction
- Save the updated information
✅ Users and administrators remain fully in control of all accounting decisions.
Benefits of Expense Co-Pilot
Faster Processing
Reduce manual accounting and transaction handling.
Smarter Recommendations
Receive account suggestions based on previous activity.
Improved Accuracy
Leverage historical transaction patterns to improve consistency.
Reduced Administration
Automate repetitive accounting and purchasing tasks.
💡 Best Practice Tips
Review Recommendations Regularly
Co-Pilot is designed to assist, but accounting should always be reviewed before submission.
Start with Selected Users
Consider activating Co-Pilot for a smaller user group before rolling it out company-wide.
Keep Personal Preferences Updated
Adjust notifications and recommendations to suit your own workflow.
Monitor Recurring Purchases
Use Co-Pilot insights to identify subscriptions and recurring expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I decide which users receive Co-Pilot access?
Yes. Administrators can control which users are enabled for Co-Pilot.
Does Co-Pilot always provide recommendations?
No. Recommendations are only shown when sufficient data exists or when a meaningful suggestion can be made.
How do I know if Co-Pilot is active?
You will see a Co-Pilot icon on purchases and a dedicated Co-Pilot section in Settings.
Can I edit purchases recorded by Co-Pilot?
Yes. Both users and administrators can modify transactions after Co-Pilot has made a recommendation.
Can I disable Co-Pilot for myself without affecting others?
Yes. Personal preferences can be adjusted under Settings > Co-Pilot.
Summary
- 🤖 Expense Co-Pilot provides intelligent accounting and purchasing recommendations
- ✅ Administrators activate it via Administrate > Admin Panel
- 📱 Co-Pilot assistance is available in both the web portal and mobile app
- ⚙️ Users can customize notifications and recommendations
- 👥 Access can be controlled per user
- ✏️ All Co-Pilot recommendations remain editable
- 🚀 Increase efficiency and reduce manual work with Expense Co-Pilot