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title: "Connecting Your Store Accounts"
status: draft
version: 1.0
last_updated: 2026-03-20
description: "Step-by-step guide for linking Meijer, Kroger, and Target loyalty accounts to CartSnitch."
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# Connecting Your Store Accounts

CartSnitch pulls your purchase history directly from your store loyalty accounts. No receipt photos, no barcode scanning — just your existing login credentials.

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## Supported Stores

| Store | Loyalty Program | What CartSnitch Imports |
|---|---|---|
| **Meijer** | mPerks | Purchase history, item prices, digital coupons |
| **Kroger** | Kroger Plus | Receipts, item prices, digital coupons |
| **Target** | Target Circle | Purchase history, deals |

More stores are on the roadmap (Walmart, Costco, Aldi). Request yours in the app.

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## How to Connect

1. Open CartSnitch and go to **Settings**
2. Tap **Connect a Store**
3. Choose your store (Meijer, Kroger, or Target)
4. Enter the email and password you use for that store's loyalty program
5. Tap **Connect**

CartSnitch will verify your credentials and start importing your purchases. This usually takes under a minute for your recent history.

`[SCREENSHOT PLACEHOLDER: Account Linking page showing Meijer connected, Kroger connected, and Target available to connect]`

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## What We Access (and What We Don't)

**We access:**
- Your purchase history (what you bought, when, and how much you paid)
- Item prices and package sizes
- Digital coupon availability

**We never access:**
- Payment methods or credit card numbers
- Personal information beyond what's needed to log in
- Your store account settings or loyalty points balance

Your store credentials are encrypted and stored securely. CartSnitch never shares your data with third parties.

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## Disconnecting a Store

Changed your mind? Go to **Settings > Connect a Store**, find the connected store, and tap **Disconnect**. CartSnitch stops importing new data immediately. Your existing purchase history in CartSnitch remains available unless you delete your account.

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## Troubleshooting

**"Connection failed" error**
Double-check that you're using the same email and password you use to log into the store's website or app. If you recently changed your store password, use the new one.

**Purchases aren't showing up**
Some stores take a few hours to make recent purchases available through their systems. If you just shopped, check back later. If it's been more than 24 hours, try disconnecting and reconnecting the store.

**Two-factor authentication**
If your store account uses two-factor authentication, you may need to temporarily adjust your security settings to connect. We're working on native 2FA support.