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The 3 types of time logging available

Simple Time Tracker offers 3 main types of logging to cater to diverse user preferences and time tracking needs.

Each method provides a unique approach to logging hours, ensuring flexibility and accuracy for your time management. Here’s a detailed overview of the available logging types.

  • Open any standard object record in HubSpot (e.g. contact, company, ticket, deal) and locate the "Time Tracker" CRM card on the right sidebar.

    NOTE: If you cannot find the CRM card, it means it was removed by someone in your team. You can add it again to the sidebar by clicking on "Customize record".

1. Live tracking

Live tracking is the most accurate and effective way to monitor your work in real-time.

  • How it works:
    • Click on "Open time tracker"
      • Add any optional data you want (e.g. description, log type, etc) and, once you've set everything up, click on the "Start" button.
      • The time tracker will start tracking time automatically. Important: It will continue working in the background even if you close the pop-up window.
      • When you're finished with your task and come back to the time tracker pop-up window, you can click on "Stop" to log the time into HubSpot.
      • NOTE: If you've started the live log by mistake, you can click on "Cancel" next to the "Stop" button and it will cancel the tracking without logging to HubSpot. 
      • Done, you've successfully added a live log to your object record!
    • The live ticker logs your start and end times down to the minute, providing detailed and precise reporting against the HubSpot record you're tracking.
  • Ideal for:
    • Professionals who need to track time continuously while working on tasks or projects. Great if you need to invoice deliverables at the end of a month.
    • Teams that require precise time logs for billing or productivity analysis.

2. Manual logging

Manual logging allows you to enter time spent on tasks after they have been completed.

  • How it works:
    • Access the time logging feature in your HubSpot portal.
    • Enter the total time spent on a task along with any relevant details.
  • Ideal for:
    • Users who may forget to track time in real-time but want to ensure accurate records afterward.
    • Teams that need to log time for completed projects or meetings.

3. Quick-add logging

Quick-add logging is designed for speed and efficiency, allowing users to log time quickly without extensive detail.

  • How It Works:
    • Use predefined dropdown options to select time periods for common tasks.
    • Alternatively, enter custom durations as needed.
  • Ideal For:
    • Teams that need to track time for routine tasks without getting bogged down in details.
    • Users who prefer a quick method to log time for internal purposes or informal reporting.

These 3 logging types—Live tracking, manual logging, and quick-add logging—offer flexibility to suit different working styles and team dynamics.