Installing the Chrome extension
1. Navigate to the Time Analytics browser extension on the Chrome Web Store.
2. Select “Add to Chrome.”
3. Click the button located near the address bar, and log in using your Time Analytics account credentials.
How It Works
The extension requires you to have a Time Analytics account. It cannot be used by itself.
Start a new running timer to track time on clients, projects, and tasks automatically:
1. Click the button + Client – Project – Task and add what you are working on
2. If you want to track time for a specific client you’re working for, select the client from the list below (If there are no clients, create one by typing the client name and then click on the “ADD” button)
3. If the task you are working on isn’t related to the client, click on the line “No Client – Internal work”
4. If you want to enter time off (leave) click the “Time Off” button
5. Select a project/task (If there are no projects/ tasks, create one by typing the project/ task name and clicking on the “ADD” button)
6. Add a note when necessary (optional)
7. Make a checkmark if the activity is billable
8. Enter/ adjust the billing rate (optional)
9. Click the “START TRACKING” button and your timer will be created
Steps to add time to the project/client/task:
1. Click the button “+ Client – Project – Task”
2. If you want to add time for a specific client you’re working for, select a client from the list below (if there are no clients, create one by typing the client’s name and clicking on the “ADD” button) If the task you are working on isn’t related to the client, click on the line ” No Client -Internal work”
3. If you want to enter time off (leave), click the “Time Off” button
4. Select a project/ task (If there are no projects/ tasks, create one by typing the project/ task name and clicking on the “ADD” button)
5. Enter the time you spent on the activity. The format is 00:00 (hh:mm). For example, type 00:15 if you worked 15 minutes, or 02:30 if you worked two and half hours
6. Add a note when necessary (optional)
7. Make a checkmark if the activity is billable
8. Enter/adjust the billing rate (optional)
Click the LOG TIME button and your timer will be created
Time Analytics Account
A Time Analytics account is required to use the extension.
Time Analytics is a subscription-based service. It offers a 14-day free trial after which you will need to choose a payment plan.
Time Analytics Browser Extension Settings
To access the extension settings, click on the extension icon in the top-right corner of your browser’s toolbar. Once the extension menu appears, find and click on the gear (cogwheel) icon to open the settings.
From there, you can find your Time Analytics account or log out.
Why can’t I log in to the extension?
It’s conceivable that your previous session concluded in a manner that is hindering the initiation of a new login session. To resolve this:
- Open the “Extensions” page in Chrome.
- Click to view extension details for the Time Analytics extension.
- Locate a link to Extension options.
- Navigate to “Profile Settings” in the left sidebar.
- Click on “Log out”