How to track time in ClickUp
Log time against a ClickUp task by typing an amount such as 1h 30m in the Track time field, then confirm that the total shows on the task.
Quick answer
Open the task you worked on, click the Track time field, and type how long you worked, for example 1h 30m. Confirm the entry and ClickUp adds it to the task. Click the Track time field again any time to review the time logged against that task and see the running total.
Steps at a glance
- Open the List that holds your task.
- Click the task you want to log time on.
- Click the Track time field.
- Type an amount such as 1h 30m and confirm it.
- Click Track time again to review the logged time.
Interactive demo
Summary
ClickUp lets you log time straight from a task, either by typing a duration or by starting a timer. Time logged on the task stays with it, so you can see how long work took without a separate timesheet.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the task
Open your List, then click the task you want to log time on, such as Design pricing page. The task opens with its fields listed down the left, including Status, Dates, and Track time.
Step 2
Open Track time
Find the Track time row in the task and click Start next to it. A panel opens with a field for typing a time, so you can log time you already spent.
Step 3
Enter the time
Type how long you worked in the time field, for example 1h 30m. Press Enter to save the entry. You can also use the timer button in the same field to track time live instead.
Step 4
Review the tracked time
Back in the task, the Track time row now shows 1h 30m. Click it to reopen the panel and review the time logged against the task.
Why this matters
You finished a chunk of work on a task and want a record of how long it took. Logging it on the task itself keeps the hours next to the work, so you can answer how long something took without digging through notes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I log time without starting a timer?
Yes. Type an amount such as 1h 30m in the time field and confirm it. ClickUp adds that time to the task.
Where do I see the time I logged?
The Track time row on the task shows the total. Click it to reopen the panel and review the logged time.
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