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How to Remove Tags from Time Entries in ClickUp via API

Using the ClickUp public API, you can efficiently remove tags from existing time entries to keep reporting, billing, and tracking data accurate and consistent across your workspace.

This guide walks you through the official ClickUp Remove Tags from Time Entries endpoint, explaining required fields, request payloads, and practical usage tips.

Understanding the ClickUp Time Entry Tag Removal Endpoint

The ClickUp API offers a dedicated endpoint to remove tags from one or more time entries in a single request. This operation is useful when:

  • You need to correct incorrectly tagged time logs.
  • You want to clean up legacy tags from multiple entries.
  • You are updating your workspace taxonomy and need to remove deprecated tags at scale.

The endpoint is designed for bulk updates, so you can manage several time entries in one API call instead of editing each entry manually in the ClickUp interface.

API Endpoint Overview for ClickUp Time Entry Tag Removal

The operation is exposed as a REST endpoint in the ClickUp API. It accepts a JSON payload describing:

  • Which time entries you want to update.
  • Which tags should be removed from those time entries.

The endpoint uses standard HTTP semantics and requires proper authentication with a valid API token generated in your ClickUp workspace.

Requirements to Use the ClickUp Endpoint

Before you call the endpoint, make sure you have:

  • A ClickUp account with access to the workspace containing the time entries.
  • An API token with permission to edit time entries.
  • The IDs of the time entries that need tag updates.
  • The names of tags you want to remove from those entries.

Without appropriate permissions, the API call will fail with an authorization error.

Preparing Your ClickUp API Request

To remove tags from time entries via the ClickUp API, you will build a JSON body that lists the time entries and the tags to be removed. The structure follows the format documented in the official reference.

Key Fields in the ClickUp Request Body

The JSON payload for this ClickUp endpoint typically includes:

  • time_entry_ids: An array of time entry IDs you want to update.
  • tags: An array of tag names that should be removed from those time entries.

Every ID you include must correspond to an existing time entry in your ClickUp workspace, and every tag must match a tag that is already associated with at least one of those entries.

Example JSON Payload

Below is a conceptual example of what a ClickUp API request body for removing tags might look like. Adjust the values to match your data:

{
  "time_entry_ids": [
    "1234-5678-abc1",
    "1234-5678-abc2"
  ],
  "tags": [
    "billable",
    "design"
  ]
}

This example tells ClickUp to remove the billable and design tags from the two specified time entries.

Step-by-Step: Remove Tags from Time Entries in ClickUp

Follow these steps to safely run the operation in your ClickUp environment.

Step 1: Collect Required IDs from ClickUp

Identify the time entries you want to modify. You can gather their IDs by:

  • Listing time entries via related ClickUp API endpoints.
  • Using internal tools or scripts that already store time entry IDs.

Record these IDs, as they form the core of your request.

Step 2: Identify Tags to Remove in ClickUp

Next, determine which tags need to be removed. In your workspace:

  • Review current tags used on the relevant tasks and time entries.
  • Confirm the exact spelling and casing of each tag, since ClickUp treats tag names precisely as defined.

Only tags listed in the payload will be removed; others remain untouched.

Step 3: Build the ClickUp API Request Body

Create a JSON object that includes your time entry IDs and the tags to remove. For example:

{
  "time_entry_ids": [
    "<time_entry_id_1>",
    "<time_entry_id_2>"
  ],
  "tags": [
    "<tag_to_remove_1>",
    "<tag_to_remove_2>"
  ]
}

Ensure your JSON is valid and that every ClickUp time entry listed should actually lose the specified tags.

Step 4: Send the ClickUp API Request

Use your preferred HTTP client, such as:

  • cURL in a terminal.
  • Postman or a similar API testing tool.
  • A custom integration written in Node.js, Python, or another language.

Your request should include:

  • The correct HTTP method and endpoint URL as shown in the official ClickUp documentation.
  • The Authorization header with your API token.
  • The Content-Type: application/json header.
  • The JSON payload in the request body.

Once you send the request, the ClickUp API will attempt to remove the listed tags from each targeted time entry.

Step 5: Verify Tag Removal in ClickUp

After the endpoint responds, confirm the change:

  1. Check the response body for success indicators or error messages.
  2. Optionally, fetch updated time entries using other ClickUp endpoints to confirm the removed tags no longer appear.
  3. You can also spot-check directly inside the ClickUp interface by opening a task and reviewing related time entries.

Error Handling and Best Practices for ClickUp Integrations

When integrating with this ClickUp endpoint, implement robust error handling and validation.

Common Issues with ClickUp Time Entry Tag Removal

  • Invalid time entry IDs: If an ID does not exist, the API may return an error or skip that entry.
  • Unauthorized access: Missing or incorrect API tokens will cause authorization failures.
  • Nonexistent tags: If a tag is not present on a time entry, the endpoint simply will not remove it, but the request can still succeed overall.

Always inspect response codes and messages from ClickUp to understand how each call behaved.

Best Practices for Scaling ClickUp Tag Management

  • Test on a small sample of time entries before running large bulk operations.
  • Log each request and response for traceability.
  • Consider rate limits defined in the ClickUp API documentation when designing automated workflows.
  • Use environment variables or secure storage for API tokens.

By following these practices, you maintain stability and reliability in your ClickUp integrations.

Learn More About ClickUp API Usage

For the most accurate and up-to-date details, always refer to the official ClickUp Remove Tags from Time Entries documentation. It includes the precise endpoint path, HTTP method, request and response schemas, and any recent changes.

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With the endpoint and approach outlined above, you can confidently manage and remove tags from time entries in ClickUp, keeping your time tracking and reporting clean, accurate, and aligned with your workspace standards.

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