OtterSpend for Amazon · Guide v1.2
OtterSpend User Guide
Turn your Amazon order history into a clear picture of where your money goes. Eight steps, about 15 minutes, and every screen shown along the way.
Before you start
- A Google accountA free Gmail account works.
- A computerFor setup and import. Phones can view the dashboard.
- About 15 minutesPlus a wait for Amazon to prepare your data.
- Request Amazon data firstIt can take a few days, so do Step 4 first and the rest while you wait.
Eight steps, start to finish
Pick a step to jump straight to it in the full guide.
Get your copy
Make a private copy of OtterSpend in your own Google Drive.
Authorize
Approve the script once. Every Google screen is shown.
Clear the samples
Explore with sample orders, then clear them out.
Get your Amazon data
Request your order history ZIP from Amazon.
Import your orders
Pick a year and months, then import.
Review categories
Confirm the items OtterSpend wasn't sure about.
Read your dashboard
Month and year totals, on a computer or phone.
Export your data
Download everything as a CSV whenever you want.
Stuck on a step?
Check Troubleshooting in the guide first. If you still need a hand, email us with what you expected, what happened, your version from OtterSpend → About OtterSpend, and a screenshot if you can.