> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blnkfinance.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# General Ledger

> Learn what a General Ledger is and how to use it.

The General Ledger is a system-generated ledger that is automatically created for you when your instance is deployed.

It is best for grouping balances that belong to your organization, e.g., `@Revenue`, `@Fees`, etc.

Balances in the General Ledger are marked with the `@` icon indicator in your `Transactions` and `Balances` tables.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/blnk/V1zKD8N18ifO090g/cloud/img/ledgers/general-ledger-indicator.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=V1zKD8N18ifO090g&q=85&s=4e338e50a74184a90718b704c118a39c" alt="General Ledger @ icon indicator in transactions and balances tables" className="rounded-lg" width="1143" height="480" data-path="cloud/img/ledgers/general-ledger-indicator.png" />

<Tip>For how the General Ledger works in Blnk, see the [general ledger guide](/ledgers/general-ledger).</Tip>

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## Create general ledger balances

To create a balance in the General Ledger with the `@` indicator:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create transaction">
    Go to `Transactions`. Click `Create transaction`, or press `⌥ + T` (`Alt + T` for Windows).

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/blnk/4bG_EwgREaz5d5o1/cloud/img/ledgers/general-ledger-create-transaction-open.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=4bG_EwgREaz5d5o1&q=85&s=7a3c4007250ca90588e454d95ac776ba" alt="Transactions table with Create transaction control open" className="rounded-lg" width="1366" height="768" data-path="cloud/img/ledgers/general-ledger-create-transaction-open.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the required details">
    * `Amount`: The amount of the transaction.
    * `Currency`: The currency the transaction will use.
    * `Precision`: The multiplier that converts the amount into the currency's smallest unit.
    * `Description`: A short note describing the purpose of the transaction.

    Blnk Cloud automatically generates a reference number for the transaction.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/blnk/4bG_EwgREaz5d5o1/cloud/img/ledgers/general-ledger-create-transaction-amount.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=4bG_EwgREaz5d5o1&q=85&s=c8995ea5c0f01a92347c0f181399e3d5" alt="Create transaction form with amount, currency, precision, and description filled in" className="rounded-lg" width="1366" height="768" data-path="cloud/img/ledgers/general-ledger-create-transaction-amount.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter an indicator">
    In `Source` or `Destination`, enter an indicator instead of a balance ID. For example, enter `@Revenue` in `Destination` to create a revenue balance.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/blnk/4bG_EwgREaz5d5o1/cloud/img/ledgers/create-transaction-with-indicator.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=4bG_EwgREaz5d5o1&q=85&s=e43eb4704ec4f7636bfb5e5a4c4dfd57" alt="Create transaction form with @Revenue in the Destination field" className="rounded-lg" width="1366" height="768" data-path="cloud/img/ledgers/create-transaction-with-indicator.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete">
    Click `Create transaction` to complete.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/blnk/V1zKD8N18ifO090g/cloud/img/ledgers/general-ledger-create-transaction-result.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=V1zKD8N18ifO090g&q=85&s=dbec51178b4af0f54a52d098a93ef208" alt="Balances table showing a General Ledger balance with the @ indicator" className="rounded-lg" width="1366" height="768" data-path="cloud/img/ledgers/general-ledger-create-transaction-result.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

Blnk checks if a balance exists with the given indicator. If it does, it creates a transaction to the balance.

If it doesn't, the balance is automatically created in your General Ledger with the given indicator and the transaction is mapped to it.

<Tip>Suggested values for a new `@Revenue` balance: Amount `500.00`, Currency `USD`, Precision `100`, Source `@FundingPool`, Destination `@Revenue`, Description `Platform revenue - May`. Enable `Apply overdraft` on the source if the balance has insufficient funds.</Tip>

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## Need help?

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