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Add Time via Task Details

Overview​

In 5day.io, users can directly add time for any task from within its Task Details view. This method is especially useful when you’re already reviewing or updating a task and want to capture time without switching views.

Within the task, you’ll find two main ways to track your time:

  1. Add Time Manually
  2. Start a Timer

Both options are available at the bottom bar of the task details interface.

Option 1: Add Time Manually​

You can log your time manually by clicking the ➕ Add Time icon in the task details view. This will open the standard Time Entry Form in the Task tab.

From here, you can:

  • Select either Duration (drag to set hours) or Time Range (enter start and end time)
  • Confirm the Project and Task
  • Choose whether the time is Billable or Non-Billable
  • Add any relevant Notes
  • Click Add to save the time entry
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Option 2: Start Timer​

If you'd rather let the system track time for you:

  1. Click the ▶ Start Timer icon at the bottom of the task
  2. The timer begins immediately and will keep running in the background
  3. Continue working on your task — the timer remains active as long as the tab is open
  4. Once finished, return to the task and click the ■ Stop Timer button
  5. The tracked time will be automatically logged under your name for that task
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Viewing Logged Time​

After time is logged (whether manually or via timer), you can view all related entries by clicking the Time Logged field beside the task’s timer bar. This provides a breakdown of all time tracked for that task, including:

  • Date of entry
  • Hours and minutes logged
  • User who logged the time
  • Billable or non-billable time entry
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