Log time on work items

Role: Project Admins

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Overview​

Log time per work item, record time by members and guests per work item, and download consolidated worklogs from one screen with Time Tracking in Plane.

Project members can easily log the time they spend working on specific work items directly within the work item details page. Each time entry can include details such as the amount of time spent and optional notes to provide context. Plane also offers comprehensive reports that aggregate time-tracking data across different projects helping managers analyze productivity and ensure successful project delivery.

Set up your workspace

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Turn on Time Tracking​

To turn on the Time Tracking feature on your project, follow the steps below:

1. Click the … icon next to your project name on the sidebar and click Settings.

2. Select Features on the right pane. Turn on the Time Tracking toggle button.

The Time Tracking feature is now turned on for your project.

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Log time​

To track time on your work items, follow the steps below:

1. Under your project, open the work item on which you want to log time.
2. Click the + Log work button. Enter the hours, minutes, and description. Click Save.
3. The Tracked time property will display the logged time. Every time you log work to the work item, this property is updated.

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View worklogs​

To view timesheet records and download reports, follow the steps below:

1. Click the ∨ icon next to your workspace name on the sidebar and click Workspace Settings.
2. Select Worklogs on the right pane to view the timesheet records.
3. You can filter the records by Users, Projects, Start date and End date. It also allows you to download the timesheet reports as Excel or CSV files.