Managing Groups #

Groups are the foundation of SolSplitter. Learn how to create and manage your expense groups.

Creating Groups #

Basic Group Setup #

Required Information:

• Group Name: Make it memorable (e.g., "Bali 2025", "Apartment 4B")
• Description: Optional context for the group
• Default Currency: SOL or USDT

Optional Settings:

• Privacy Level: Public (anyone can join) or Private (invite only)
• Split Method: Equal (default) or Custom amounts

Inviting Members #

Method 1: Wallet Address #

1. Get their Solana wallet address
2. Enter it in the "Add Member" field
3. They'll see the group next time they connect

Method 2: Invite Link #

1. Generate a shareable invite link
2. Share via text, email, or social media
3. Members click link and connect their wallet

Group Types #

🏠 Housemate Groups #

Perfect for: Rent, utilities, groceries, household items

✈️ Travel Groups #

Perfect for: Trips, vacations, group adventures

🏢 DAO & Community Groups #

Perfect for: Bounties, tools, community expenses

🎮 Friend Groups #

Perfect for: Daily expenses, activities, shared purchases

Managing Group Members #

Member Roles #

Creator/Admin:

• Create and delete the group
• Add/remove members
• Modify group settings

Regular Members:

• Add expenses to the group
• Invite new members (if enabled)
• Settle their own balances
• View all group activity

Adding Members Mid-Group #

When you add someone to an existing group:

• They see all historical expenses
• Their balance starts at $0
• They're included in future expense splits

Removing Members #

When someone leaves a group:

• Active balances must be settled first
• Their expense history remains visible
• They lose access to add new expenses

Group Settings #

Financial Settings #

Default Currency:

• SOL for fast, cheap transactions
• USDT for stable value during long trips

Settlement Preferences:

• Manual: Members settle when they want
• Threshold: Auto-remind when balance hits amount

Categories #

• Food & Dining: Restaurants, groceries, delivery
• Transportation: Flights, gas, rideshares, parking
• Accommodation: Hotels, Airbnb, camping
• Entertainment: Movies, concerts, activities
• Shopping: Clothes, gifts, personal items
• Utilities: Internet, electricity, water
• Custom: Create your own categories

Best Practices #

Group Hygiene:

• Review expenses weekly as a group
• Clear small balances regularly
• Archive completed groups (trips, projects)
• Keep active groups under 10 members for simplicity

Communication:

• Use group descriptions to set expectations
• Regular check-ins for long-term groups

Ready to create your first group? Launch SolSplitter and get started! 🚀