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How can I track time?

In this article, you will learn how to record and edit time entries both live and postdated.

Track time live

At the bottom left, you will find the time tracking controls. Here you can select tasks and start, pause, or stop time tracking to quickly create entries in real time.


  • Click Start to begin tracking time or Stop to end it.
  • Click Break to temporarily halt tracking.
  • Click Select task to choose a task you want to track time for.

Track time postdated

You can also log time entries afterwards. To create a retrospective time entry, either click the corresponding button or select a time range directly in the calendar.

Note: You cannot create future time entries.
1Open the Timer menu.
2Click the Create Timer button.
3Create a time entry for yourself or another person in your organization.
4Select a task for this time entry.
5Specify the date and time (from–to).
6Click Create Timer to confirm.

Edit existing time entries

You can edit existing time entries in the calendar (and also add retrospective entries).

1Open the Timer menu.
2In the calendar, navigate to the relevant time entry.
3Left-click the entry to edit it directly. Choose one of the following options: Edit, Insert break, Split timer, Insert timer, Change History, or Delete.

View existing time entries

In the list view, you can review existing time entries – including start and end times, the device used, and whether the entry was recorded live or retrospectively.


1Open the Timer menu.
2Switch to the List view.
3Hover over the device icon to see how the entry was recorded (live or retrospective) and on which device.

You have now learned how to track time and manage your working and break times!

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