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

# Frequently asked questions

> Common questions about Turnsies

# Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to common questions.

## General

### What is Turnsies?

Turnsies tracks whose turn it is for shared activities. Stop arguing about who did what last.

### Is Turnsies free?

Yes.

### Do I need an account?

Yes. Accounts sync your activities across devices.

## Activities

### How many activities can I create?

Unlimited.

### Can I share activities with others?

Yes. Invite others via email. They accept and see the activity on their home screen.

### What happens if I delete an activity?

It's gone forever. All history deleted.

### Can I restore an archived activity?

Yes. Go to Archive, open the activity, and restore it.

## Participants

### What's the difference between local and invited participants?

**Local**: Names you type. Only you see them. No account needed.\
**Invited**: Registered users who get an email and can access the activity.

### Can I remove a participant?

Yes. Edit the activity and remove them. History is preserved. If you're a participant, use Leave Activity from the menu.

### How do participant groups work?

Save groups of people. Reuse them across activities. Create once, add with one click.

### What are admin permissions?

Admins can edit settings, manage participants, complete turns for others, and delete activities. Marked with a shield icon.

### Can I exclude someone from rotation without removing them?

Yes. Mark them as "not participating." They stay in the activity but don't appear in rotation or earn rewards.

## Turn tracking

### How does turn rotation work?

**Manual**: Someone clicks Done to advance.\
**Automatic**: Turns advance on schedule (daily, weekly, fortnightly, monthly).

### Can I skip someone's turn?

Depends on skip rules. Configure to allow everyone, own turns only, or no skips.

### Can I undo a turn?

Yes. Undo from the three-dot menu within a few minutes of completion.

### What is "Done by me"?

Did the activity when it wasn't your turn? Use Done by me. You get credit, rotation continues normally.

### How does automatic rotation work?

Set a schedule and time. Turns advance automatically. See the [Automatic rotation guide](/web/automatic-rotation).

## Account

### How do I change my email?

Settings → Profile → Email. Verify the new address.

### How do I delete my account?

Settings → Account → Delete Account. Permanent.

### Can I export my data?

Settings → Data → Export Data. Download link via email.

## Rewards

### How does the rewards system work?

Set a value per turn (money or points). Participants earn when they complete turns. Owners record payouts. See the [Rewards guide](/web/rewards).

### What currencies are supported?

USD, NZD, AUD, GBP.

### Can I change reward values after creating an activity?

Yes. Changes apply to future turns only.

### What happens to rewards if I disable them?

Balances and history are preserved. Re-enable anytime.

## Technical

### Does Turnsies work offline?

No. Web app requires internet. Mobile app (coming soon) will cache for offline use.

### Why isn't my data syncing?

Check: same account on all devices, internet connection, latest version. Try signing out and back in.

### How do I report a bug?

Email [support@turnsies.app](mailto:support@turnsies.app) with description, steps to reproduce, and device/browser info.

## Still have questions?

Email [support@turnsies.app](mailto:support@turnsies.app)