How to track time on tasks

TL;DR

Add a Time Tracking custom field to your board → open a task → click Start in the time field. Click Stop when done. You can also add manual entries. Only one active timer per user at a time.

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Prerequisites

• A board with a Time Tracking custom field (added in board settings).
• Board access to create and use custom fields.

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Add time tracking to a board

1. Open a board → Board Settings (gear).
2. Go to Custom fields or Columns & fields.
3. Add a new field → choose Time Tracking.
4. Name it (e.g., "Time spent") and save.

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Start and stop a timer

1. Open a task.
2. Find the Time Tracking field.
3. Click Start — the timer runs.
4. Click Stop when finished — the duration is recorded.

Rules:

• Only one active timer per user at a time.
• Stopping your own sessions: you can only stop timers you started.
• The active timer shows in the header/indicator so you can stop it from anywhere.

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Add manual time entries

If supported, you can log time without a timer:

1. Open the task’s Time Tracking field.
2. Click Add manual entry (or similar).
3. Enter duration (e.g., 2h 30m) and optional note.
4. Save.

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View time totals

The Time Tracking field shows total time for the task. Some boards support exporting time by column or user — check board settings or reporting.

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Common issues

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Next steps

Understand custom fields, set up automations, or view your workload.