Time Tracking
Time Tracking allows you to record time spent on tickets, projects, and other work items for billing and productivity analysis.
Overview
The Time Tracking module provides:
- Time entry logging
- Billable vs non-billable tracking
- Timesheet management
- Integration with billing
- Productivity reporting
Viewing Time Entries
Navigate to PSA → Time Tracking to see time entries.
Time Entry List
View all time entries with:
- Date and duration
- Description of work
- Associated ticket/project
- Client
- Team member
- Billable status
Filtering
Filter time entries by:
- Date range
- Team member
- Client
- Billable/Non-billable
- Invoiced status
Logging Time
From Time Tracking Module
- Click + Log Time
- Enter time details:
- Date - When the work was done
- Duration - Hours and minutes
- Description - What you did
- Ticket/Project - Associated work item
- Client - If not linked to ticket
- Billable - Yes/No
- Click Save
From a Ticket
- Open the ticket
- Go to the Time section
- Click + Add Time
- Enter duration and description
- Click Save
Timer Feature
Use the built-in timer:
- Click Start Timer when beginning work
- Timer runs in background
- Click Stop when finished
- Save the time entry
Time Entry Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Date | When the work occurred |
| Duration | Time spent (hours:minutes) |
| Description | What work was performed |
| Ticket | Associated ticket |
| Project | Associated project |
| Client | Client (auto-filled from ticket) |
| Billable | Whether to charge client |
| Rate | Billing rate (if different from default) |
Billable vs Non-Billable
Billable Time
- Work that will be invoiced to clients
- Typically includes:
- Direct support work
- Project tasks
- Consulting
- On-site visits
Non-Billable Time
- Work not charged to clients
- Examples:
- Internal meetings
- Training
- Administrative tasks
- Sales activities
Timesheets
Weekly Timesheet View
View and manage time by week:
- See daily totals
- Review weekly summary
- Edit existing entries
- Add missing time
Approval Workflow
If enabled, time entries may require approval:
- Submit timesheet for approval
- Manager reviews entries
- Approved time can be invoiced
Billing Integration
Time entries flow to billing:
- Time logged as billable
- Time approved (if required)
- Invoice created from time entries
- Entries marked as invoiced
Reporting
Time tracking reports include:
- Utilization - Billable vs total hours
- By Client - Time spent per client
- By Team Member - Individual productivity
- By Project - Project time analysis
Best Practices
- Log time immediately - Record time as you work
- Be specific - Write clear descriptions
- Use timers - More accurate than estimates
- Review weekly - Check for missing time
- Categorize correctly - Billable vs non-billable
- Link to tickets - Always associate time with work items