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Time Entry Bulk Actions

Bulk task actions are a great way to make quick work of your scheduling. Hold Shift and click on the tasks you'd like to select, then you will see the bulk actions toolbar from which you can perform various actions, like creating a Task Template.

Scheduling Tasks

Scheduling time to work on tasks is the core of HourStack. By blocking time on your calendar for the highest priority work you can move through your task list with ease knowing you are spending your time wisely.

How to Log Time

Tasks can have time tracked against them by using a timer, or by manually adding time. To start a timer, make sure you are viewing today's tasks and click the "Play" icon to begin tracking time.

Zapier Integration

Zapier lets you connect HourStack to over 3,000 other apps and allows you to automate various tasks by creating simple workflows using their easy-to-use interface. Add the integration by clicking on the Integrations icon from the right sidebar.

Beginner's Guide to HourStack

This guide will help you learn more about using HourStack, especially if you're getting started for the first time. Learn the basics of task scheduling, time tracking and integrating with your favorite apps.

Why is my timer not working properly?

If you start a timer and it behaves unexpectedly, then your computer’s date and/or time is incorrect. We suggest updating your date and time preferences to automatic to ensure they are always accurate.

Editing Task Details

HourStack brings a visual way to get your tasks done in time. Tasks can be scheduled on the days you want to work on them, with the appropriate amount of time allocated. Once time is tracked on the tasks, they can be used for reporting on transparency and efficiency.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Learn about how to use keyboard shortcuts to quickly access various views, controls and actions within HourStack without having to reach for your mouse or trackpad.

Tips and Tricks for Using HourStack

Learn how to work more efficiently within HourStack by utilizing these tips and tricks.

Firefox Browser Extension

The HourStack browser extension for Firefox allows you to continue working within your favorite apps, such as Asana, Todoist and Notion, and start timers on tasks without disrupting your workflow. You can install the extension from the Firefox app store.

Personal and Team Views

Whether you have a personal workspace or are a member of a team, you'll likely spend much of your time in the personal calendar view. This view shows just your tasks for the selected timeframe.

Asana Integration

HourStack integrates seamlessly with Asana allowing your team to schedule and track time from tasks they're already working on in Asana. Add the integration by clicking on the Integrations icon from the right sidebar.

Managing Roles & Permissions

Roles are customizable sets of permissions that are assigned to team members. There are default system roles which cannot be modified, and custom roles which you can define.

Working With Reports

HourStack offers flexible reporting on tasks with a variety of filtering and grouping methods. You can easily create a report by selecting a date range, optionally applying filters, and then you can export your data to CSV or a spreadsheet.

Templates

Templates allow you to save one or more tasks as templates to be used to easily create additional tasks in the future, for example a daily recurring standup. Select the tasks you want in the template, then create the template as private or shared.

Google Chrome Browser Extension

The HourStack browser extension for Google Chrome allows you to continue working within your favorite apps, such as Asana, Todoist and Notion, and start timers on tasks without disrupting your workflow. You can install the extension from the Google Chrome app store.

Microsoft Edge Browser Extension

The HourStack browser extension for Microsoft Edge allows you to continue working within your favorite apps, such as Asana, Todoist and Notion, and start timers on tasks without disrupting your workflow. You can install the extension from the Microsoft Edge app store.

Managing and Organizing Tasks

Keeping your tasks organized is key to being productive. Instead of spending time hunting for tasks and feeling overwhelmed by the growing backlog, with some organization you can focus your time on completing your highest priority tasks and keeping your backlog under control.

Managing Preferences

You can set your calendar preferences on a per-workspace basis. Click the preferences dropdown just above the calendar to reveal the available preference settings.

Managing Subscriptions

You can change the plan type for your subscription, for example switching from a Personal plan to a Team plan, from the Subscription page. You can also manage the billing frequency from the Manage Plan button.

Logging in to Your Account

You can log in to HourStack with your Apple or Google account, or by using your email address and password. If you ever forget your password you can click on "Forgot password" to reset it.

Manage Your Notifications

HourStack provides various notifications for your convenience, for example push notifications to let you know when a task reaches its scheduled time, or email notifications to let you know when a workspace invite is accepted. These notifications can be managed on this page.

Creating and Managing Projects

Projects allow you to group tasks together for greater reporting and scheduling. To manage projects and set details like Client and Due Date, click the Projects link from the Settings navigation.

GitHub Integration

HourStack integrates seamlessly with GitHub allowing your team to schedule and track time from issues they're already working on in GitHub. Add the integration by clicking on the Integrations icon from the right sidebar.

Managing and Switching Workspaces

The workspace management page allows you to switch between different workspaces that you are a part of. You can also create a new workspace from this page.

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