How to Track Time in ClickUp

ClickUp includes built-in time tracking so you can record how long tasks take, understand where your team spends time, and keep projects on schedule. This guide walks you through enabling time tracking, starting and stopping timers, adding time manually, and reviewing time entries.

Enable Time Tracking in ClickUp

Before you log time, make sure time tracking is available for your Workspace and Space.

Check Workspace settings in ClickUp

1. Open your Workspace and click your avatar in the lower-left corner.
2. Select Settings from the menu.
3. Go to the ClickApps section.
4. Find the Time Tracking ClickApp and toggle it on.

Once this ClickApp is enabled, time fields and timers become available in locations that support time tracking.

Turn on Space-level time tracking in ClickUp

1. In the sidebar, hover over the Space where you want to use timers.
2. Click the ellipsis (three dots) next to the Space name.
3. Select Space settings.
4. Open the ClickApps tab for that Space.
5. Toggle on Time Tracking for the Space.

After this, tasks in that Space support time entry and timers.

Ways to Track Time in ClickUp

You can track time in ClickUp from several places, depending on where you work most often.

• From within a task
• From the global tray
• From the time sheet view
• Using the mobile app
• Using the native desktop app or browser extension

Track time from a task in ClickUp

1. Open a task where you want to track work.
2. Locate the Time Tracking area, usually below the task description or in the right-side panel.
3. Click the timer icon to start recording time.
4. Work on the task while the timer runs in the background.
5. Click the timer again to stop it when you finish or pause the work session.

Each start and stop creates a time entry tied directly to that specific task.

Use manual time entry in ClickUp

If you forget to start the timer or need to log time after the fact, you can add time entries manually.

1. Open the relevant task.
2. Click the Time Tracking area.
3. Select Add time or the option to enter time manually.
4. Choose a date for the time entry.
5. Enter the duration (for example, 1h 30m).
6. Optionally, add notes or adjust the start and end time.
7. Click Save to record the entry.

This method is helpful when importing historical work or logging time for offline activities.

Control Time Tracking Options in ClickUp

You can customize how time entries behave so they match your internal policies and billing rules.

Configure time entry requirements in ClickUp

From Workspace settings, you can enable or restrict several options, such as:

• Requiring a task for every time entry
• Allowing time entries without tasks
• Setting billable or non-billable flags
• Allowing overlapping time entries
• Restricting who can edit or delete time

Use these options to ensure accurate records that support billing, compliance, and reporting.

Use billable time in ClickUp

If you invoice clients, you can mark specific entries as billable.

1. Open the Time Tracking panel on a task.
2. Edit an existing time entry or create a new one.
3. Toggle the Billable option on or off.
4. Save the entry so reports and exports reflect billable hours correctly.

This distinction helps separate internal work from client-facing billable work.

Review Time Reports in ClickUp

Once you track time, you can review it across tasks, people, and dates.

View time on tasks in ClickUp

• Open any task to see total time tracked in the Time Tracking area.
• Expand the panel to see each entry, including user, date, and duration.
• Edit or delete entries if you have permission.

Use time sheet style views in ClickUp

When enabled, time can be viewed in a consolidated layout similar to a time sheet.

1. Open the List, Folder, or Space where you want an overview.
2. Switch to a time-related view if it is available.
3. Filter by assignee, date range, or billable status.
4. Group and sort to understand time by task, user, or custom field.

This makes it easier to confirm that everyone logged the correct hours for each period.

Use Advanced Time Features in ClickUp

Beyond simple timers, there are more advanced options to refine your workflow.

Track time from anywhere in ClickUp

• Use the desktop app for focused time tracking while working.
• Use the mobile app to log time during meetings, travel, or field work.
• Use the browser extension to start a timer without opening the full app interface.

All of these options sync back to the same task-based time records, so you have a single source of truth.

Edit and manage time entries in ClickUp

To keep data accurate, periodically review and adjust tracked time.

1. Open the task or main time area where entries appear.
2. Locate the individual time entry that needs changes.
3. Click to edit the entry.
4. Adjust the start, end, duration, or billable status.
5. Save your updates so reports use the corrected information.

Workspace admins can further restrict who is able to modify or delete entries to protect data integrity.

Reference and Further Help for ClickUp Time Tracking

For more technical details, screenshots, and updated feature notes, review the official time tracking documentation on the ClickUp Help Center: Intro to time tracking.

If you want expert help configuring your Workspace, integrating reporting, or optimizing your time tracking workflows for productivity and billing, you can also consult implementation specialists at Consultevo.

By enabling time tracking, configuring options, and consistently using timers or manual entries, you can turn ClickUp into a reliable source of truth for how work happens across your entire team.

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