Beginner
How to track time on tasks in Monday.com
Quick Answer
Track time on Monday.com by adding a Time Tracking column to your board, then clicking the play button next to any task to start timing. You can also manually log time entries by clicking on the time cell and entering hours directly.
Prerequisites
- Active Monday.com account
- Access to a workspace with boards
- Time tracking column enabled on your board
- Basic familiarity with Monday.com interface
1
Add a Time Tracking Column
Navigate to your board and click the + Add Column button at the top right. Select Time Tracking from the column types menu. Name your column (e.g., "Time Logged") and click Add Column.
Tip
You can add multiple time tracking columns to separate different types of work or track billable vs non-billable hours.
2
Start Tracking Time on a Task
Locate the task you want to track time for in your board. In the Time Tracking column, click the Play button (▶️) to start the timer. The timer will begin counting and show the elapsed time in real-time.
Tip
The timer will continue running even if you navigate to other parts of Monday.com or close the browser tab.
3
Stop the Active Timer
To stop tracking time, click the Stop button (⏹️) in the same Time Tracking column cell. The timer will stop and automatically save the logged time to that task. You'll see the total time displayed in the cell.
4
Manually Add Time Entries
Click directly on any Time Tracking column cell to open the time log popup. Click + Add time and enter the duration using the format
2h 30m or 2.5 for hours. Add a description if needed and click Save.Tip
You can backdate time entries by clicking the calendar icon and selecting a different date.
5
Edit or Delete Time Entries
Click on a Time Tracking cell to view all logged entries. Hover over any entry to see the Edit (pencil icon) and Delete (trash icon) options. Click Edit to modify the duration or description, or Delete to remove the entry completely.
Tip
Use the description field to add context about what work was performed during that time period.
6
View Time Tracking Reports
Go to the My Work section in the left sidebar and select Time Tracking. Here you can view detailed reports of your logged time across all boards, filter by date ranges, and export data using the Export button.
Tip
Use the filters to generate reports for specific projects, team members, or time periods for billing purposes.
7
Set Up Time Tracking Automation
Click the Automate button at the top of your board. Search for time tracking templates or create a custom automation. For example, set up rules like "When status changes to 'Working', start time tracking" to automatically begin timers.
Tip
Automations help ensure consistent time tracking without manual intervention from team members.
Troubleshooting
Timer not appearing in Time Tracking column
Ensure you've added a Time Tracking column type, not a regular Numbers column. Delete the column and recreate it using the correct Time Tracking type from the column menu.
Time entries not saving or disappearing
Check your internet connection and refresh the page. If the issue persists, try logging the time manually by clicking the cell and using + Add time instead of the automatic timer.
Cannot see time tracking reports
Time tracking reports require a paid Monday.com plan. Upgrade your account or use the board-level time data by adding summary rows or creating dashboard widgets to view time totals.
Timer continues running after closing browser
This is normal behavior. Return to Monday.com and click the Stop button in the Time Tracking column. To prevent this, always stop timers before closing your browser or set up browser bookmarks for quick access.
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