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Quick answers for getting started, your plan and billing, and anything that isn’t working. Still stuck? We’re one email away.
Free to start · no sign-up needed · real-time on every plan.
Getting started
Open the sheet at sqdesk.com/app — no sign-up needed. Then:
- Add a symbol — type a ticker in column A (e.g. AAPL). For crypto, add .X — BTC.X for Bitcoin, ETH.X for Ethereum.
- Remove or change one — edit or clear the cell in column A.
- Add columns — the Columns button lets you show name, a mini chart, market cap, P/E, yield, sector, and the portfolio columns.
Tracking a portfolio
Enter your shares and average cost for a holding, or open its trade logand record your buys and sells. Stealth Quotes then computes market value, weight, realized & unrealized P&L, a money-weighted return (XIRR), performance versus the S&P 500, and dividends received — no formulas. The full portfolio tracker is free on every plan.
Hiding it quickly (Stealth)
Press Esc for Stealth mode — it strips all the color so the board reads as a plain, default spreadsheet. For a full cover, Full Stealth (in the avatar menu) swaps the whole screen for a neutral cover sheet with a one-key panic shortcut.
Plans, billing & your account
Real-time prices, charts, and the full portfolio are free on every plan. Paid plans add extended-hours prices, CSV import, and more sheets/symbols.
- Upgrade — avatar menu → Account & plan.
- Cancel — on the Account page, “Manage or cancel subscription” opens the billing portal. Cancel anytime; access stays until the period ends.
- Refund or a billing question — email us (below).
Still need help?
Email us at support@1stsnow.com — a real person (the founder) reads every message, usually within a day. Tell us what you were doing and the symbol or plan involved, and we’ll get you sorted.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account to use it?
No. Open the sheet at sqdesk.com/app and start typing tickers — no sign-up needed. You only sign in if you want your sheets saved to your account across devices, or to upgrade for extended hours and more room.
Is it really free?
Yes. Real-time stock & crypto prices, charts, and the full portfolio tracker are free on every plan. Paid plans (Basic $4.99, Pro $9.99) only add extended-hours prices, CSV import, and more sheets/symbols.
How do I upgrade or cancel?
Upgrade from the Account page (avatar menu → Account & plan). To cancel, open the Account page and click “Manage or cancel subscription” — it opens the billing portal where you can cancel anytime; your plan stays active until the end of the period.
Can I get a refund?
Email support@1stsnow.com and we’ll sort it out. Plans are month-to-month and you can cancel anytime, so you’re never locked in.
Where does the price data come from? Is it real-time?
Stock and crypto data is from Twelve Data and CoinGecko. Prices are real-time during regular US market hours on every plan. Extended-hours (pre/after-market) prices are on paid plans; they’re accurate but update less often than regular hours because trading is thinner then.
Why doesn’t a symbol show a price?
Check the ticker spelling, and add “.X” for crypto (Bitcoin is BTC.X, Ethereum ETH.X). A brand-new symbol shows “…” for a second while its first quote loads. If it still won’t resolve, it may not be covered — email us and we’ll check.
Is this financial advice?
No. Stealth Quotes is for information only — it shows prices and your own numbers. Nothing here is a recommendation to buy or sell. Invest at your own risk.