# How to Add a Manual Journal in Xero

> To add a manual journal in Xero, click 'Accounting' on the main dashboard, select 'Reports', and choose 'Journal Report'. Tap 'Add New Journal', fill out the required input fields with your information, and review your input. Finally, click 'Post' or 'Save As Draft' to complete the process.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-a-manual-journal-in-xero/
Apps: Xero
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a0155243f01ed60a4f178/preview?step=1

## Steps

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