Time tracking is a key way to know how much time you and your team are spending on tasks and pods.

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Add manual time or start a timer

From anywhere within Brightpod, you can click the global + icon and select Time. 

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Here, you can choose to start a timer or to enter time manually. Tip: If you want to add time to a pod, but not a task, leave the task list/task drop down blank.

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If you are already in a pod working on a task,

1. Click the task to open task details.

2. On the right side are the Add Manual Time and Start Timer options.

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If you are in a pod and want to record time for the pod, but not for a specific task:

1. Go to the Time page of your pod

2. Click Add Time and enter the information. Note: This recorded time will not be associated to a task, only to the pod.

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3. When finished, click Add Time.

View, edit, remove, and export time by pod

1. Go to the Pods page and select a pod.

2. Click Time.

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On the Time page, you can:

  • See all time tracked for the pod
  • Edit or remove the entry by hovering your mouse over the entry
  • Record time manually for the pod.
  • Start a timer to begin recording time for the pod, with the option of selecting a task to associate the time to.
  • Export the Time page information.

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View and export time reports

Insights is where you can see all tracked time across all pods, team members, and clients within a set or custom date range.

1. Go to Insights.

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2. On the right side, choose your filters. To see only time recorded, leave the checkmark beside time only.

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Using the Brightpod timer

1. Click Start Timer from the quick add icon, task details, or time page.

2. Select the Pod and, optionally, a task list with your task.

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3. Click Start Timer.

4. At any time, you can pause or submit your time from the clock at the top of the page.

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5. After submitting, you can review your entry, make any changes, and submit your time. Tip: You can access this time entry from the Time page of the pod at any time.

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Check out Getting Started – Staying on Track with Time Tracking for more information on time tracking in Brightpod.

Watch how you can record time with a timer

Time tracking is included in Studio, Agency, and Agency Plus plans.