Time Tracking Guide - One-Click Timer & Manual Entries

Track time with the timer

The built-in timer is the fastest way to track time in real-time.

Start the timer

1. Click the Timer button in the navigation
2. Select a project from the dropdown
3. Add a description (optional)
4. Click Start

Stop the timer

1. Click Stop when you're done
2. The time entry is automatically created
3. Edit the entry if needed

Next task button

1. Click Next Task to stop the current timer and start a new one
2. Select a different project if needed
3. Add a description (optional)

Add manual time entries

Create time entries after the fact.

Add an entry with start/end times

1. Navigate to Timer
2. Click Add Entry
3. Select project
4. Enter start time (e.g., "9:00 AM")
5. Enter end time (e.g., "11:30 AM")
6. Add description (optional)

Edit existing entries

Fix mistakes or add details to time entries.

Edit an entry

1. Navigate to Timer
2. Click on the entry you want to edit
3. Modify any field

Delete time entries

Remove incorrect or duplicate entries.

Delete a single entry

1. Click on the time entry
2. Click Delete button

Best Practices

🎯 Be Specific

Add detailed notes to make entries more useful:

✗ "Work"
✓ "Fixed login bug in authentication module"

✗ "Meeting"
✓ "Sprint planning meeting with dev team"

⏰ Track Immediately

For accurate tracking:

• Start timer when beginning work
• Stop timer when taking breaks
• Add entries promptly if using manual mode

📝 Review Daily

• Check entries at end of day
• Fix any errors or missing notes
• Ensure all work is tracked

🎨 Use Projects Wisely

• Create projects for different clients
• Use projects to separate billable/non-billable time
• Close completed projects

Advanced Features

Running timer indicator

A visual indicator shows when a timer is running:

• Badge on Timer button
• Time updates in real-time

Multiple timers

Timer persistence

Timers persist across:

• Browser refreshes
• Tab closures