Timely time tracking in ClickUp

Timely offers automatic time tracking that works alongside ClickUp to help you capture billable hours, understand project effort, and keep your workspace data aligned. This how-to guide explains how to connect the two platforms, sync tasks and time entries, and manage your time data securely.

What you need before connecting Timely to ClickUp

Before you start configuring the integration, make sure your accounts are ready. The connection between Timely and ClickUp relies on proper permissions and access.

• An active Timely account with the appropriate plan for integrations.
• Access to your ClickUp Workspace where you want to track time.
• Permissions in ClickUp to authorize apps on behalf of your Workspace.
• Stable internet access and a supported browser for both apps.

Once these requirements are met, you can begin the integration steps.

How to connect Timely with ClickUp

Integrating Timely and ClickUp lets you track time against tasks without manual duplication. Follow these steps to create a secure connection between the apps.

Step 1: Open the Timely integrations area

1. Sign in to your Timely account.
2. Navigate to the settings or integrations section in the main Timely navigation.
3. Locate the ClickUp integration tile or listing.

This area is where you will control most of the sync behavior between Timely and ClickUp.

Step 2: Authorize ClickUp access

1. Click the option to connect or install the ClickUp integration inside Timely.
2. A new window will open asking you to log in to your ClickUp Workspace, if you are not already logged in.
3. Review the permissions requested by Timely, such as access to tasks, lists, and workspaces.
4. Confirm and grant authorization so Timely can communicate with ClickUp.

After authorization, Timely will be able to read data from your Workspace according to the scopes you allowed.

Configuring ClickUp workspace and data sync

Once the initial connection is complete, you will configure how Timely and ClickUp share information. This includes choosing what to sync and how often updates should occur.

Choose your ClickUp Workspace and spaces

1. In Timely, open the ClickUp integration settings panel.
2. Select which ClickUp Workspace to connect if you belong to more than one.
3. Pick the spaces, folders, or lists that you want Timely to monitor for tasks.

Limiting the sync to specific structures in ClickUp helps avoid clutter and keeps reporting focused on key projects.

Decide which ClickUp tasks to sync

You can refine time tracking by choosing exactly which tasks should appear in Timely.

• Filter tasks by status, such as open, in progress, or active.
• Include or exclude archived or closed tasks from the sync.
• Optionally, filter by assignee so only tasks for selected team members sync to Timely.

These options ensure that Timely only receives relevant task data from your ClickUp Workspace.

How time tracking works between Timely and ClickUp

After configuration, Timely will use data from ClickUp to organize time entries and, depending on your settings, can also send logged time back into tasks.

Importing tasks from ClickUp into Timely

Timely regularly pulls in tasks from the connected ClickUp spaces. The integration typically imports key details, such as:

• Task name and unique identifier.
• Associated list, folder, or space.
• Assignee information when available.
• Due dates or other scheduling fields used for planning.

By using these task details, Timely can present a clean overview of your ClickUp work inside its time tracking interface.

Creating time entries linked to ClickUp tasks

1. Open Timely and navigate to the time tracking view or calendar.
2. Select the imported task from ClickUp that you want to log time against.
3. Start a live timer or add time manually for the selected task.
4. Save the entry so it is tied to the task and project context.

Each time entry you create in this way will reference the original ClickUp task, giving you connected data for reporting and billing.

Syncing time entries back to ClickUp

Depending on the options you enable in Timely, time data can be pushed back into ClickUp so your Workspace reflects actual effort spent.

• Enable the setting in Timely that writes time entries to ClickUp.
• Choose whether to sync all entries or only approved or categorized entries.
• Map Timely projects to corresponding lists or spaces in ClickUp for accurate rollups.

When this write-back is active, time recorded in Timely will appear in supported time fields or logs on the related tasks inside your ClickUp Workspace.

Managing and troubleshooting the ClickUp integration

Ongoing management ensures the integration continues to support your workflow. If you encounter issues, there are several areas to check.

How to pause or disconnect ClickUp

1. Go to the integrations section in Timely.
2. Open the settings for the ClickUp connection.
3. Use the options to pause syncing if you only need a temporary stop.
4. Choose disconnect or remove if you want to fully revoke access.

Disconnecting will prevent Timely from reading or writing any further data to your ClickUp Workspace, though existing entries already stored in Timely will remain unless you manually remove them.

Common sync issues with ClickUp and how to fix them

• Tasks not appearing in Timely: Confirm that the correct spaces and lists are enabled in the ClickUp integration settings, and verify that task filters such as status and assignee are not too restrictive.
• Time not updating in ClickUp: Check whether write-back is enabled in Timely and ensure that the user who authorized the integration still has sufficient permissions in ClickUp.
• Authorization errors: Reconnect the integration from Timely, sign in again to ClickUp, and re-approve any requested permissions.

If issues persist, consulting official documentation or support resources for both products often resolves configuration conflicts quickly.

Security and permissions when using ClickUp with Timely

Security is central to any integration. The connection between Timely and ClickUp uses authorization flows that let you control which workspaces and data are shared.

• Only workspace owners or admins in ClickUp should grant integration access.
• Regularly review integration permissions and remove any that are no longer necessary.
• Limit the integration to only the spaces and lists required for time tracking.

Maintaining strong permission hygiene helps protect your project information while still allowing seamless time tracking through Timely.

Where to learn more about ClickUp and Timely

To dive deeper into the official integration behavior, setup screens, and feature limits, you can review the vendor documentation directly. Visit the Timely time tracking article for ClickUp at this official integration guide for more details, visual examples, and the latest updates.

If you need strategic help implementing workspace structures, reporting dashboards, or scalable processes around ClickUp and adjacent tools, consider working with specialists such as Consultevo, who focus on productivity systems, automation, and optimization.

By correctly configuring the Timely and ClickUp integration and maintaining it over time, you ensure that every minute spent on projects is accurately recorded, billable hours are traceable, and your workspace remains a reliable source of truth for both planning and execution.

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