Sharing with Family
BillManager allows you to share Bill Groups with family members or collaborators.
How Sharing Works
When you share a Bill Group:
- Invited users can access the same bills
- All users see real-time updates
- Payment history is shared
- Each user has their own login
Inviting Users
Prerequisites
- You must be an admin of the Bill Group
- The user must have a BillManager account
Steps to Share
- Go to Admin Panel > Bill Groups
- Select the group to share
- Click Manage Access
- Enter the user's email address
- Select their access level
- Click Invite
Access Levels
| Level | View | Edit Bills | Record Payments | Manage Users |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewer | Yes | No | No | No |
| Editor | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Admin | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Viewer
Best for family members who just need to see what's due:
- View all bills and their status
- See payment history
- Cannot make changes
Editor
For active participants in bill management:
- All viewer permissions
- Create and edit bills
- Record payments
- Cannot manage other users
Admin
Full control of the Bill Group:
- All editor permissions
- Invite and remove users
- Change access levels
- Delete the Bill Group
Removing Access
To remove someone's access:
- Go to Admin Panel > Bill Groups
- Select the group
- Click Manage Access
- Find the user
- Click Remove
Use Cases
Household Management
Share a "Household Bills" group with your spouse:
- Both can see upcoming bills
- Either can record payments
- Avoid duplicate payments
Property Management
For landlords with multiple properties:
- Create a group per property
- Share with property manager
- Track expenses separately
Family Finance Education
Teaching financial responsibility:
- Create a group for young adults
- Give them viewer access initially
- Upgrade to editor as they learn