# How to Code Donations in Xero

> To code donations in Xero, navigate to Accounting, select Chart of Accounts, and click Add Account. Fill in the necessary details for the donation account, then click Save to create the new account and use its code for recording donations.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-code-donations-in-xero/
Apps: Xero
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a32fbab56e05a00fd6cff/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Accounting'.
2. Choose 'Chart of Accounts' from the list of options.
3. After that, click 'Add Account'.
4. Provide all the necessary details related to the donation account you want to add. Enter them one by one into their respective input fields.
5. Once done, click 'Save' to proceed.
6. After completing these steps, the new account will be created and saved. You can now use its code when recording your donations.