# Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Find quick answers to commonly asked questions about Ghostfolio in our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section. Discover what Ghostfolio is, explore its features, and learn about our privacy practices. Get all the information you need in one place.

What is Ghostfolio? Ghostfolio is a lightweight, open source wealth management application for individuals to keep track of their net worth. The software empowers you to make solid, data-driven investment decisions. What assets can I track with Ghostfolio? With Ghostfolio, you can keep track of various assets like stocks, ETFs, bonds, cryptocurrencies and commodities. What else is included in Ghostfolio? Please find a feature overview to manage your wealth here. How do I start? You can sign up via the “Get Started” button at the top of the page. You have multiple options to join Ghostfolio: Create an account with a security token or Google Sign. We will guide you to set up your portfolio. Will you spam me with emails once I sign up? No, we do not even collect your email address, so you will not receive any spam emails from us. Can I use Ghostfolio anonymously? Yes, the authentication system via security token enables you to sign in securely and anonymously to Ghostfolio. There is no need for an e-mail address, phone number, or a username. How can Ghostfolio be free? This project is driven by the efforts of contributors from around the world. The source code is fully available as open source software (OSS). Thanks to our generous Ghostfolio Premium users and sponsors we have the ability to run a free, limited plan for novice investors. Is it really free? Yes, it is! Our pricing page details everything you get for free. Do you monetize or sell my financial data? No, we value your privacy. We do not sell or share your financial data with any third parties. What is your business model? By offering Ghostfolio Premium, a subscription plan with a managed hosting service and enhanced features, we fund our business while providing added value to our users. What is Ghostfolio Premium? Ghostfolio Premium is a fully managed Ghostfolio cloud offering for ambitious investors. Revenue is used to cover the costs of the hosting infrastructure and to fund ongoing development. It is the Open Source code base with some extras like the markets overview and a professional data provider. Can I start with a trial version? Yes, you can try Ghostfolio Premium by signing up for Ghostfolio and applying for a trial (see “My Ghostfolio”). It is easy, free and there is no commitment. You can stop using it at any time. How can I get a student discount for Ghostfolio Premium? Request your student discount here with your university e-mail address. Does the Ghostfolio Premium subscription renew automatically? No, Ghostfolio Premium does not include auto-renewal. Upon expiration, you can choose whether to start a new subscription. Which devices are supported? Ghostfolio works in every modern web browser on smartphones, tablets and desktop computers. For Android users, there is a dedicated Ghostfolio app available in the Google Play Store. I cannot find my broker in the list of platforms. What can I do? Please send an e-mail with the web address of your broker to hi@ghostfol.io and we are happy to add it. Ghostfolio sounds cool, how can I get involved? Any support for Ghostfolio is welcome. Be it with a Ghostfolio Premium subscription to finance the hosting infrastructure, a positive rating in the Google Play Store, a star on GitHub, feedback, bug reports, feature requests and of course contributions! You can reach us via Ghostfolio Slack community, @ghostfolio_ , hi@ghostfol.io or GitHub. Got any other questions? Please join the Ghostfolio Slack community, post to @ghostfolio_ , send an e-mail to hi@ghostfol.io or start a discussion at GitHub.