User Guide

Learn how to get the most out of SubDeck

📑 Table of Contents

🚀 Getting Started

Welcome to SubDeck! This guide will help you set up and use SubDeck to manage all your online subscriptions efficiently.

What is SubDeck? SubDeck is a browser extension that automatically detects and manages your online subscriptions, sends you reminders before billing, and helps you avoid unwanted charges.

📥 Installation

Firefox

  1. Visit the Firefox Add-ons store
  2. Search for "SubDeck" or click the download link from our website
  3. Click Add to Firefox
  4. Confirm the installation by clicking Add
  5. The SubDeck icon will appear in your browser toolbar

Chrome / Edge

  1. Visit the Chrome Web Store (or Edge Add-ons)
  2. Search for "SubDeck"
  3. Click Add to Chrome (or Get for Edge)
  4. Confirm by clicking Add extension
  5. Pin the extension to your toolbar for easy access

💡 Tip: Pin SubDeck to your toolbar for quick access. Right-click the extension icon and select "Pin".

⚙️ First-Time Setup

Step 1: Welcome Screen

When you first install SubDeck, you'll see a welcome screen explaining the key features.

Step 2: Account Registration

To use SubDeck, you need to create an account:

  1. Click Register on the onboarding screen
  2. Enter your email address
  3. Create a secure password
  4. Confirm your password
  5. Click Create Account

Why register? Registration enables cloud sync, allows you to access your data across devices, and ensures you can recover your subscription data if needed.

Step 3: Initial Scan

After registration, SubDeck will automatically scan your browsing history to detect existing subscriptions:

  1. Click Start Scanning
  2. Wait for the scan to complete (usually takes 10-30 seconds)
  3. Review the detected subscriptions
  4. Click Continue to proceed

⚠️ Privacy Note: SubDeck only scans for known subscription services. Your browsing history is processed locally and is not uploaded to our servers unless you enable cloud sync.

📊 Managing Subscriptions

Viewing Your Subscriptions

Click the SubDeck icon in your toolbar to open the popup and view all your subscriptions.

Adding a Subscription Manually

  1. Open SubDeck popup
  2. Click the + Add Subscription button
  3. Fill in the subscription details:
    • Service Name: e.g., Netflix, Spotify
    • Billing Amount: Monthly cost
    • Currency: USD, EUR, TWD, etc.
    • Billing Cycle: Monthly, Yearly, etc.
    • Next Billing Date: When you'll be charged next
  4. Click Save

Editing a Subscription

  1. Click on the subscription you want to edit
  2. Update the information
  3. Click Save Changes

Deleting a Subscription

  1. Click on the subscription
  2. Click the Delete button
  3. Confirm the deletion

✨ Key Features

🔔 Billing Reminders

SubDeck automatically sends you notifications before your subscriptions renew:

📈 Usage Tracking

Track how often you use each subscription service:

⚠️ Idle Detection

SubDeck warns you about subscriptions you haven't used recently:

💰 Cost Sharing

If you share subscriptions with family or friends:

  1. Edit the subscription
  2. Enable Shared Subscription
  3. Enter the number of people sharing
  4. SubDeck will calculate your share automatically

📊 Statistics & Analytics

View detailed statistics about your subscriptions:

📅 Calendar Sync (Pro)

Sync your subscription billing dates with your favorite calendar apps. Supported platforms include:

⚙️ Settings & Customization

Accessing Settings

  1. Open SubDeck popup
  2. Click the ⚙️ Settings icon

General Settings

Notification Settings

Privacy Settings

☁️ Cloud Sync

Enabling Cloud Sync

  1. Go to Settings
  2. Navigate to Cloud Sync section
  3. Click Enable Sync
  4. Log in with your account
  5. Your data will automatically sync

What Gets Synced?

💡 Tip: Cloud sync is encrypted end-to-end. Your data is secure and private.

Disabling Cloud Sync

  1. Go to Settings → Cloud Sync
  2. Click Disable Sync
  3. Choose whether to keep local data or delete it

💾 Data Management

Exporting Your Data

  1. Open Settings
  2. Go to Data Management
  3. Click Export Data
  4. Choose export format (JSON)
  5. Save the file to your computer

Importing Data

  1. Open Settings
  2. Go to Data Management
  3. Click Import Data
  4. Select your JSON file
  5. Confirm the import

⚠️ Warning: Importing data will merge with existing subscriptions. Duplicate entries may be created if the same subscription exists.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Subscriptions Not Detected

Solution:

Notifications Not Working

Solution:

Cloud Sync Issues

Solution:

Data Not Syncing Across Devices

Solution:

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is SubDeck free?

Yes! SubDeck is free to use with basic features. Pro version offers powerful professional features:

Feature Free Version Pro Version
Cloud Sync Not available Automatic cross-device sync
Billing History Last 90 days only Full history access
Calendar Sync Not available Google/Outlook/Office 365/Yahoo/ICS support

See our pricing page for details.

Is my data secure?

Yes! SubDeck uses industry-standard encryption for all data. Local data is stored securely in your browser, and cloud data is encrypted end-to-end. Read our Privacy Policy for more information.

Can I use SubDeck on multiple browsers?

Yes! With cloud sync enabled, you can use SubDeck on multiple browsers and devices. Your data will sync automatically.

How do I cancel a subscription?

SubDeck helps you track subscriptions but doesn't cancel them directly. To cancel, you need to visit the service's website and follow their cancellation process. SubDeck will remind you before renewal so you don't forget!

What browsers are supported?

SubDeck supports:

How do I upgrade to Pro?

Open SubDeck settings and click Upgrade to Pro. You can choose monthly, yearly, or lifetime plans.

Can I get a refund?

Yes! We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee for all paid plans. See our Terms of Service for details.

📧 Need More Help?

If you have questions not covered in this guide:

Support Response Time: We typically respond to support inquiries within 3-5 business days.

Thank you for using SubDeck! 🎉