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[WIP] added relinking section #437

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Included steps/links on how to remove linking in Actual, SimpleFIN and re-linking

Included steps/links on how to remove linking in Actual, SimpleFIN and re-linking
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Created a section at the bottom to include instructions on how to unlink, re-link in Actual
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Fixed more wording...

@@ -32,19 +32,19 @@ All functionality described here may not be available in the latest stable relea

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5. Save the generated Setup Token someplace safe (one-time use only).
6. Save the generated Setup Token someplace safe (one-time use only).
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Since it is a one-time token, this sentence seems slightly odd.

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6. Save the generated Setup Token someplace safe (one-time use only).
6. As you cannot retrieve the Setup Token value later, copy-paste it to a file, as it will be used in step 9.


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8. You will be asked to enter your SimpleFIN setup token. The keys from this value will be saved on the server, so you will only need to enter it once.
9. You will be asked to enter your SimpleFIN setup token. The keys from this value will be saved on the server, so you will only need to enter it once.
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Simplify this sentence.

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9. You will be asked to enter your SimpleFIN setup token. The keys from this value will be saved on the server, so you will only need to enter it once.
9. When asked to enter your SimpleFIN Setup Token, use the value you copy-pated in step 6. The token will be saved on the Actual server.


### Resolving SimpleFIN sync issues

If you restore an Actual Budget file, it is recommended to unlink and setup the linking again.
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It's better to tell people who are unsure of what to do than to suggest what to do :-)

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If you restore an Actual Budget file, it is recommended to unlink and setup the linking again.
When restoring an Actual Budget file from a backup, the recommended practice is to unlink the SimpleFIN sync and then set it up again.```


If you restore an Actual Budget file, it is recommended to unlink and setup the linking again.

1. Unlink accounts in your Actual budget file. Do this for all accounts linked. The SimpleFIN token is a one-time use token.
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1. Unlink accounts in your Actual budget file. Do this for all accounts linked. The SimpleFIN token is a one-time use token.
1. Unlink all linked accounts in your Acutal Budget: Click on an account, use the ... (kebab menu) in the top right and choose _Unlink Account_.

If you restore an Actual Budget file, it is recommended to unlink and setup the linking again.

1. Unlink accounts in your Actual budget file. Do this for all accounts linked. The SimpleFIN token is a one-time use token.
- **_For an existing account, click on that account, select the ... (kebab menu) in the top right, and choose Unlink account_**
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Remove this sentence as it's added to the previous.

1. Unlink accounts in your Actual budget file. Do this for all accounts linked. The SimpleFIN token is a one-time use token.
- **_For an existing account, click on that account, select the ... (kebab menu) in the top right, and choose Unlink account_**

2. Reset the SimpleFIN credentials by clicking on “+ Add account” at the bottom of the sidebar.
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Use instructional active voice.

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2. Reset the SimpleFIN credentials by clicking on “+ Add account” at the bottom of the sidebar.
2. To reset the SimpleFIN credentials, click on “+ Add account” at the bottom of the sidebar.


3. Select the ... (kebab menu) and chose Reset SimpleFIN credentials

![Screenshot 2024-08-17 164607](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a9c726da-cb5f-4188-915c-27fca3ee5cb7)
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Is this the correct screen shot saved in the repo?


![Screenshot 2024-08-17 164607](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a9c726da-cb5f-4188-915c-27fca3ee5cb7)

4. Skip to step 5 in the [SimpleFIN Setup](https://actualbudget.org/docs/experimental/simplefin-sync#simplefin-setup) section to create another App token.
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Use active voice for instructions.

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4. Skip to step 5 in the [SimpleFIN Setup](https://actualbudget.org/docs/experimental/simplefin-sync#simplefin-setup) section to create another App token.
4. To create another app token, skip to step 5 in the [SimpleFIN Setup](/docs/experimental/simplefin-sync#simplefin-setup) section.


4. Skip to step 5 in the [SimpleFIN Setup](https://actualbudget.org/docs/experimental/simplefin-sync#simplefin-setup) section to create another App token.

5. Follow the steps in the [Link Accounts to SimpleFIN](https://actualbudget.org/docs/experimental/simplefin-sync#link-accounts-with-simplefin) section to link accounts again.
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5. Follow the steps in the [Link Accounts to SimpleFIN](https://actualbudget.org/docs/experimental/simplefin-sync#link-accounts-with-simplefin) section to link accounts again.
5. To link accounts again, follow the steps in the [Link Accounts to SimpleFIN](/docs/experimental/simplefin-sync#link-accounts-with-simplefin) section.

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