echo "* Or read the upgrade instructions for [Docker](https://docs.firefly-iii.org/how-to/firefly-iii/upgrade/docker/), [Kubernetes](https://docs.firefly-iii.org/how-to/firefly-iii/upgrade/kubernetes/) or [self-managed servers](https://docs.firefly-iii.org/how-to/firefly-iii/upgrade/self-managed/)" >> output.txt
echo "" >> output.txt
echo ":warning: Please be careful with this pre-release, as it may not work as expected." >> output.txt
# donations!
echo '' >> output.txt
echo '### Support Firefly III' >> output.txt
echo 'Did you know you can support the development of Firefly III? You can donate in many ways, like GitHub Sponsors or Patreon. For more information, please [follow this link](https://bit.ly/donate-to-Firefly-III) for more information.' >> output.txt
echo "Welcome to release $version of the Firefly III Data Importer. It contains the the latest fixes, translations and features. Docker users can find this release under the \`latest\` tag." >> output.txt
echo "Welcome to release $version of the Firefly III Data Importer. This release contains the the latest fixes, translations and features. Docker users can find this release under the \`latest\` tag." >> output.txt
echo '' >> output.txt
# add changelog to file.
cat output2.txt >> output.txt
echo '' >> output.txt
rm -f output2.txt
echo '### Instructions' >> output.txt
echo '' >> output.txt
echo "* Installation instructions for [Docker](https://docs.firefly-iii.org/how-to/firefly-iii/installation/docker/), [Portainer](https://docs.firefly-iii.org/how-to/firefly-iii/installation/portainer/), [Kubernetes](https://docs.firefly-iii.org/how-to/firefly-iii/installation/kubernetes/) or [self-managed servers](https://docs.firefly-iii.org/how-to/firefly-iii/installation/self-managed/)" >> output.txt
echo "* Or read the upgrade instructions for [Docker](https://docs.firefly-iii.org/how-to/firefly-iii/upgrade/docker/), [Kubernetes](https://docs.firefly-iii.org/how-to/firefly-iii/upgrade/kubernetes/) or [self-managed servers](https://docs.firefly-iii.org/how-to/firefly-iii/upgrade/self-managed/)" >> output.txt
echo "* The releases are signed, and you can verify them using the [Firefly III releases PGP key](https://docs.firefly-iii.org/explanation/more-information/signatures/)." >> output.txt
# donations!
echo '' >> output.txt
echo '### Support Firefly III' >> output.txt
echo 'Did you know you can support the development of Firefly III? You can donate in many ways, like GitHub Sponsors or Patreon. For more information, please [follow this link](https://bit.ly/donate-to-Firefly-III) for more information.' >> output.txt
The data importer does not connect to your bank directly. Instead, it uses [GoCardless](https://gocardless.com/) and [SaltEdge](https://www.saltedge.com/products/spectre/countries) to connect to over 6000 banks worldwide. These services are free for Firefly III users, but require registration. Keep in mind these services have their own privacy and data usage policies.
The data importer can import CSV files you've downloaded from your bank.
The data importer can also connect to your bank using `SimpleFIN`, and it can import CSV files you've downloaded from your bank.
You can run the data importer once, for a bulk import. You can also run it regularly to keep up with new transactions.