How to Add a Manual Journal in Xero
- George Apostolov
- 05 Sep 2025
Guide
On Xero's main dashboard, go to the top menu bar and click 'Accounting'.
Select 'Reports' from the list of options.
Following that, find and select 'Journal Report'.
Tap 'Add New Journal' to proceed.
Provide all the required information you wish to include. One by one, fill out the input fields accordingly.
Once done, review your input and click 'Post' or 'Save As Draft'.
After completing these steps, a new manual journal will be added to your Xero account.
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