TeamCounter help: create, share and export tally lists

First steps

Start with the online tally counter when you need a flexible shared counter. Use the attendance list for sessions, the drink list for simple tabs, the score counter for points and the value counter when each click should calculate a value.

After creating a list, add entries and keep the management link in a safe place. The tool does not require registration, so the private link is the key to future editing.

Local lists in the browser

Besides the shared online lists there are local lists. A local list is stored only in your browser and is never transferred to the TeamCounter server. You can recognise it by the "Local browser list" note above the counter.

When is a local list the better choice?

Use a local list when you count on your own, on one device, and nothing needs to be shared. Nothing leaves the device. Use an online list as soon as several people update the same list or you want to open it on a second device.

Where is the data and when is it lost?

Local lists live in the local storage of the browser you created them in. They can be lost when you clear site data, end a private session or reset the device. A different browser cannot display them but does not automatically delete the original storage. There is no server-side copy we could restore.

Why can a local list not be shared?

Sharing needs a list on the server for a link to point to. A local list has none, so it has no view link and no management link. Create an online list instead if you need to share.

An overview of the local lists on this device is available under My lists.

View links and management links

The view link is read-only and useful for people who only need the current status. The management link allows changes, exports, resets and new entries. Share it only with people who are allowed to update the list.

If you want to show a list on a monitor or projector, use the display view. It removes unnecessary controls and keeps the values easy to read.

Choose a step-by-step guide

Detailed steps: drink list with EUR 4.10 example, attendance across three sessions, safe sharing, CSV and PDF checks, two-device use and lost access.

Export, print and PDF

Dedicated tools include CSV export for further processing in spreadsheet software. If you need a PDF, open the browser print dialog and choose “Save as PDF”. This keeps TeamCounter lightweight while still allowing simple documentation.

Privacy and safe use

Please do not enter sensitive personal data. TeamCounter is intended for simple counting tasks and not for confidential health, HR, legal or financial records. First names, initials or neutral labels are usually enough. Read the privacy policy for more details.

Common problems

The link cannot be edited

You probably opened the view link. Use the management link if you are allowed to make changes.

The list is not found

Check whether the full link was copied. A missing character in the ID or token can make the link invalid.

Several people are updating at once

Short loading failures may be retried. Changes are not sent again automatically; if an update fails, check the current value before trying again.