{"id":1385,"date":"2018-12-06T09:28:00","date_gmt":"2018-12-06T07:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/?p=1385"},"modified":"2025-07-18T02:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T00:00:00","slug":"track-time-jira","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/apps-tools\/track-time-jira\/","title":{"rendered":"Master Jira Time Tracking With Our Step-By-Step Guide for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you use Jira as your project management software, you may want to know how much time your team spends on Jira tasks and projects. It can help you assess your team\u2019s productivity and improve resource planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jira has a native time tracker, but it\u2019s fairly simple. For the most accurate logs, you need an <strong>external time tracking software<\/strong>, like Clockify.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Clockify, you can track the time spent on issues, tasks, and bugs directly within Jira.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll explain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How<\/strong> to log time in Jira with its built-in time tracker,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How<\/strong> to track time in Jira with Clockify, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why<\/strong> Clockify is the best choice for Jira time tracking.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jira-time-tracking-guide-for-2025-cover-1110x555.jpg\" alt=\"Jira time tracking guide for 2025 - cover\" class=\"wp-image-32160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jira-time-tracking-guide-for-2025-cover-1110x555.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jira-time-tracking-guide-for-2025-cover-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jira-time-tracking-guide-for-2025-cover-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jira-time-tracking-guide-for-2025-cover-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jira-time-tracking-guide-for-2025-cover.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-set-up-jiras-native-time-tracker\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to set up Jira\u2019s native time tracker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you need to add a time tracking field to your Jira task. Simply open your task, click the cog wheel within the <em>Details<\/em> section, and choose the <em>Manage fields<\/em> option. The following page will open.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Adding-a-time-tracking-field-in-Jira-1110x554.jpg\" alt=\"Adding a time tracking field in Jira\" class=\"wp-image-32133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Adding-a-time-tracking-field-in-Jira-1110x554.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Adding-a-time-tracking-field-in-Jira-601x300.jpg 601w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Adding-a-time-tracking-field-in-Jira-768x383.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Adding-a-time-tracking-field-in-Jira-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Adding-a-time-tracking-field-in-Jira.jpg 1144w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding a time tracking field to a Jira task\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Then, click on the <em>Time tracking<\/em> field in the <em>Fields<\/em> section on the right, select <em>Save changes<\/em>, and a time tracking option will appear on your task.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jira-time-tracking-option-on-Jira-card-1110x481.jpg\" alt=\"Jira time tracking option on Jira card\" class=\"wp-image-32134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jira-time-tracking-option-on-Jira-card-1110x481.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jira-time-tracking-option-on-Jira-card-692x300.jpg 692w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jira-time-tracking-option-on-Jira-card-768x333.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jira-time-tracking-option-on-Jira-card-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jira-time-tracking-option-on-Jira-card.jpg 1192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A time tracking option is located in the Details section\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now you\u2019re ready to start recording time in Jira.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Track time in Jira now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-log-and-manage-work-time-in-jira\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to log and manage work time in Jira<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To track your working time with Jira\u2019s time tracker, choose the <em>Work log<\/em> tab within the <em>Activity<\/em> section on your Jira issue and click on <em>Log time<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Log-time-option-in-Jira-1110x619.jpg\" alt=\"Log time option in Jira\" class=\"wp-image-32135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Log-time-option-in-Jira-1110x619.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Log-time-option-in-Jira-538x300.jpg 538w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Log-time-option-in-Jira-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Log-time-option-in-Jira-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Log-time-option-in-Jira.jpg 1154w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click \u2018Log time\u2019 to add your work hours\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Then, add your time spent on the issue, select the date and the start time, and click <em>Save<\/em>. Adding a description is optional.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"441\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tracking-time-with-Jiras-native-time-tracker-441x630.png\" alt=\"Tracking time with Jira's native time tracker\" class=\"wp-image-32136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tracking-time-with-Jiras-native-time-tracker-441x630.png 441w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tracking-time-with-Jiras-native-time-tracker-210x300.png 210w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tracking-time-with-Jiras-native-time-tracker-8x12.png 8w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tracking-time-with-Jiras-native-time-tracker.png 742w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Logging work hours in Jira\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As soon as you save a time entry, you\u2019ll be able to see your logged time within the <em>Work log<\/em> tab. There, you can also edit or delete your entries.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Work-log-in-Jira-1110x239.png\" alt=\"Work log in Jira\" class=\"wp-image-32137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Work-log-in-Jira-1110x239.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Work-log-in-Jira-730x157.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Work-log-in-Jira-768x165.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Work-log-in-Jira-18x4.png 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Work-log-in-Jira.png 1189w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Work log in Jira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: You must repeat the process of adding a time tracking field for each task you want to log time for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Jira\u2019s time tracking functionality is helpful, it lacks advanced time tracking options. For instance, it doesn\u2019t provide the ability to track billable hours or record work hours in real time. You can only log work hours manually after you finish working, which can be tedious and lead to inaccuracies.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, Clockify by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a> provides a comprehensive timekeeping solution, enabling <strong>accurate and efficient Jira time tracking<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to learn more.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-clockify-and-how-can-you-track-time-with-it-in-jira\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Clockify, and how can you track time with it in Jira?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify is a <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">time tracking tool<\/a> that allows teams to track their work hours across projects. It also <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/integrations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">integrates with 80+ web apps<\/a>, including Jira.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To track time in Jira with Clockify, you need to create a Clockify account and <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/jira-time-tracking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">integrate Clockify with Jira<\/a> by installing Clockify\u2019s plugin in Jira.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify Jira integration lets you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Track<\/strong> time on your activities with just one click directly in Jira,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Associate<\/strong> activities you\u2019re tracking time on with the right projects, tasks, and tags, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Define<\/strong> the billability status of your time entries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify\u2019s plugin is linked with other <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clockify apps<\/a>, which means that once you enter data in the plugin, it automatically appears across other Clockify platforms. These platforms include desktop, mobile apps, and <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/apps\/chrome-extension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">browser extensions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark clockify-gradient-landing-1\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Free time tracker<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Time tracking software used by millions. Clockify by CAKE.com is a time tracker and timesheet app that lets you track work hours across projects.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/integrations\" target=\"_blank\">Download<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/landing-1@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/clockify\/landing-1.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-integrate-clockify-with-jira\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to integrate Clockify with Jira<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To connect Clockify and Jira, you need to install the Clockify app in Jira. To do that, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Find<\/strong> the Clockify app on the <a href=\"https:\/\/marketplace.atlassian.com\/apps\/1222624\/clockify-time-tracking-timesheet?hosting=cloud&amp;tab=overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atlassian Marketplace<\/a>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Click<\/strong> the <em>Get it now<\/em> button, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select<\/strong> a site from the dropdown list where you want to install the app and click <em>Review<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Select-a-site-Clockify-app-installation-744x630.png\" alt=\"Select a site Clockify app installation\" class=\"wp-image-32138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Select-a-site-Clockify-app-installation-744x630.png 744w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Select-a-site-Clockify-app-installation-354x300.png 354w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Select-a-site-Clockify-app-installation-768x650.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Select-a-site-Clockify-app-installation-14x12.png 14w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Select-a-site-Clockify-app-installation.png 1161w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click \u2018Review\u2019 to proceed with the Clockify app installation\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After reviewing all the permissions, confirm the installation by clicking the <em>Get it now<\/em> button.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Review-and-install-Clockify-app-730x630.jpg\" alt=\"Review and install Clockify app\" class=\"wp-image-32139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Review-and-install-Clockify-app-730x630.jpg 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Review-and-install-Clockify-app-348x300.jpg 348w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Review-and-install-Clockify-app-768x662.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Review-and-install-Clockify-app-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Review-and-install-Clockify-app.jpg 1150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click \u2018Get it now\u2019 to finish the Clockify app installation\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve integrated Clockify with Jira, invite the rest of your team to track time. Just go to the <em>Team<\/em> section in Clockify\u2019s web version, click on the 3 dots next to a team member, and select <em>Send an invite email<\/em>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sending-an-invite-email-in-Clockify-1110x429.png\" alt=\"Sending an invite email in Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-32140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sending-an-invite-email-in-Clockify-1110x429.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sending-an-invite-email-in-Clockify-730x282.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sending-an-invite-email-in-Clockify-768x297.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sending-an-invite-email-in-Clockify-18x7.png 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sending-an-invite-email-in-Clockify.png 1167w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Inviting users to track time with Clockify \n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As you can see, the setup is <strong>simple and easy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later, you\u2019ll choose whether to track time on Jira tasks via timer or manually enter the hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Managing Users | Clockify Tutorial (2025)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KdH4j_JorUg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-track-time-in-jira-with-the-clockify-timer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to track time in Jira with the Clockify timer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you integrate Clockify with Jira, you\u2019ll be able to record time in Jira with Clockify\u2019s timer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To track time with Clockify\u2019s timer, <strong>get your API key<\/strong>. API keys are serial numbers that work like your digital identification number. It\u2019s how Jira recognizes that the person using the timer is also working on a particular task.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, the time tracked on a Jira issue will be automatically recorded in Clockify. No need to go back and enter anything manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the steps below to start tracking time in Jira with the Clockify timer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-1-generate-your-api-key\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step #1: Generate your API key&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on your profile picture in Clockify (in the top right corner), choose the <em>Preferences<\/em> option, and open the <em>Advanced<\/em> tab. Then, select the <em>Manage API keys <\/em>option, and the following page will open.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"156\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Manage-API-keys-in-Clockify-1110x156.png\" alt=\"Manage API keys in Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-32141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Manage-API-keys-in-Clockify-1110x156.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Manage-API-keys-in-Clockify-730x102.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Manage-API-keys-in-Clockify-768x108.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Manage-API-keys-in-Clockify-18x3.png 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Manage-API-keys-in-Clockify.png 1154w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click \u2018Generate new\u2019 to generate your API key\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After that, click the <em>Generate new<\/em> button, name your API key, and click <em>Copy<\/em>. As soon as you copy your API key, it will be automatically saved in Clockify.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/API-keys-in-Clockify-1110x160.png\" alt=\"API keys in Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-32142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/API-keys-in-Clockify-1110x160.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/API-keys-in-Clockify-730x105.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/API-keys-in-Clockify-768x111.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/API-keys-in-Clockify-18x3.png 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/API-keys-in-Clockify.png 1149w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Your API keys are securely stored in Clockify\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: You should generate an API key only the first time you start the timer. Also, deleting your API key in Clockify will render your integration useless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-2-paste-the-api-key-and-start-the-timer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step #2: Paste the API key and start the timer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After copying the key from Clockify, go to your Jira workspace and open the task you need to work on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the right side of your Jira task, you\u2019ll see Clockify\u2019s <em>Start\/Stop<\/em> option right below the <em>Automation<\/em> option.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-startstop-option-in-Jira-1110x476.jpg\" alt=\"Clockify start\/stop option in Jira\" class=\"wp-image-32143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-startstop-option-in-Jira-1110x476.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-startstop-option-in-Jira-700x300.jpg 700w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-startstop-option-in-Jira-768x329.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-startstop-option-in-Jira-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-startstop-option-in-Jira.jpg 1178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockify\u2019s Start\/Stop option\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you click the <em>Start\/Stop<\/em> option, an empty field will appear for you to insert the API key. Simply paste the serial number into that field and click <em>Update<\/em> to apply the changes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Entering-your-Clockify-API-key-1110x444.jpg\" alt=\"Entering your Clockify API key\" class=\"wp-image-32144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Entering-your-Clockify-API-key-1110x444.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Entering-your-Clockify-API-key-730x292.jpg 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Entering-your-Clockify-API-key-768x307.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Entering-your-Clockify-API-key-18x7.jpg 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Entering-your-Clockify-API-key.jpg 1169w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Paste your API key in the appropriate field\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After that, the Clockify timer will pop right up. Click on the <em>Start timer<\/em> button to start time tracking. Once you\u2019re done with the task, you can stop the timer from the Jira card again.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tracking-time-via-Clockify-timer-in-Jira.png\" alt=\"Tracking time via Clockify timer in Jira\" class=\"wp-image-32145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tracking-time-via-Clockify-timer-in-Jira.png 752w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tracking-time-via-Clockify-timer-in-Jira-468x300.png 468w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tracking-time-via-Clockify-timer-in-Jira-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Recording time via Clockify\u2019s timer in Jira\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Track time with Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever you start the timer, the time entry displays all the essential information concerning the task, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Project name,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Task name,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tags, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Billable\/nonbillable status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-timer-option-in-Jira-324x630.png\" alt=\"Clockify timer option in Jira\" class=\"wp-image-32146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-timer-option-in-Jira-324x630.png 324w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-timer-option-in-Jira-154x300.png 154w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-timer-option-in-Jira-6x12.png 6w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-timer-option-in-Jira.png 561w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Select the right project, task, tag, and billable status\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once the timer is stopped, a time entry is created inside Clockify, with the data on the task and project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: While new time entries are synced between Clockify and Jira, deleting entries doesn\u2019t sync. Editing or deleting entries, whether in Jira or Clockify, won\u2019t reflect the changes in the other platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Clockify by CAKE.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-manually-track-time-in-jira-with-clockify\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to manually track time in Jira with Clockify<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve forgotten to track your time, Clockify in Jira lets you log work time manually. The <em>Manual<\/em> option to record time is conveniently located right beside the <em>Timer<\/em> option. To manually log your time spent on a Jira issue, do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose<\/strong> the <em>Manual<\/em> option,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add<\/strong> your start and end times,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select<\/strong> the appropriate project, tags, and billable status, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Click<\/strong> the <em>Add time<\/em> button.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"283\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Adding-time-manually-with-Clockify-in-Jira-283x630.png\" alt=\"Adding time manually with Clockify in Jira\" class=\"wp-image-32147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Adding-time-manually-with-Clockify-in-Jira-283x630.png 283w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Adding-time-manually-with-Clockify-in-Jira-135x300.png 135w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Adding-time-manually-with-Clockify-in-Jira-5x12.png 5w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Adding-time-manually-with-Clockify-in-Jira.png 506w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding time manually with Clockify in Jira\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once you add your hours, the time entry is automatically transferred to your Clockify web version and is visible to you and your team.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-web-version-1110x254.png\" alt=\"Clockify web version\" class=\"wp-image-32148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-web-version-1110x254.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-web-version-730x167.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-web-version-768x176.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-web-version-18x4.png 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-web-version.png 1167w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockify web version<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve explained how to track time spent on Jira tasks with Clockify in Jira. Now let\u2019s see how you can <strong>generate Jira time tracking reports in Clockify <\/strong>so you can learn more about your tasks and track your project progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"generating-jira-time-tracking-reports-in-clockify-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Generating Jira time tracking reports in Clockify by CAKE.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With Clockify, you can generate detailed time reports based on your team\u2019s recorded time in Jira. Then, you can analyze how time was spent on Jira tasks and assess your team\u2019s performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, you can generate a <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/reports\/summary-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">summary report<\/a> in Clockify. To do that, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Go<\/strong> to the Clockify web version,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hover<\/strong> over the <em>Reports<\/em> section in the sidebar, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select<\/strong> <em>Summary<\/em> from the dropdown menu.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Choosing-a-summary-report-in-Clockify-1110x366.png\" alt=\"Choosing a summary report in Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-32149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Choosing-a-summary-report-in-Clockify-1110x366.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Choosing-a-summary-report-in-Clockify-730x241.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Choosing-a-summary-report-in-Clockify-768x253.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Choosing-a-summary-report-in-Clockify-18x6.png 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Choosing-a-summary-report-in-Clockify.png 1156w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The summary report opens as soon as you click \u2018Summary\u2019\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Then, choose the desired date range by clicking on the date range feature at the top right of the report page. You can either select a custom date range or choose one of the predefined options like \u2018This week\u2019 or \u2018Past two weeks.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockifys-date-range-picker-1110x408.png\" alt=\"Clockify's date range picker\" class=\"wp-image-32150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockifys-date-range-picker-1110x408.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockifys-date-range-picker-730x268.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockifys-date-range-picker-768x282.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockifys-date-range-picker-18x7.png 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockifys-date-range-picker.png 1149w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Choosing a date range for Clockify\u2019s summary report\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After that, use the filter options to narrow down the data included in your report. You can filter the report by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Team,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Client,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Task,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tag,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Status, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Description.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also further break down the data by groups and subgroups. For example, you can group time entries by project and then subgroup them by task and user for more granular analysis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-summary-report-1110x611.jpg\" alt=\"Clockify summary report\" class=\"wp-image-32151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-summary-report-1110x611.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-summary-report-545x300.jpg 545w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-summary-report-768x423.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-summary-report-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-summary-report.jpg 1182w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockify summary report for the best insights\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Analyze your tracked time&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your summary report shows the total tracked time for each task and the entire project, as well as who worked on which task. This way, you\u2019ll know if a particular team member spends too much time on a specific issue, so you can help them finish it faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you can export time tracking reports in PDF, CSV, or Excel format and customize them to your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify\u2019s powerful reporting capabilities allow teams to analyze efficiency and make informed project management decisions. This helps them achieve optimal results.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Time Tracking Integrations | Tutorial (2025)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pGrK5w3TxBg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faqs-about-jira-and-jira-time-tracking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs about Jira and Jira time tracking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this section, you\u2019ll find the answers to some of the frequently asked questions about Jira and Jira time tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-jira-a-time-tracking-tool\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Jira a time tracking tool?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, Jira is <strong>not<\/strong> a time tracking tool. Jira is primarily a <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/project-management-techniques\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management software<\/a> that includes built-in time tracking functionality, rather than a dedicated time tracking tool.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-to-track-timelines-in-jira\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to track timelines in Jira?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To track timelines for your Jira issues, use the timeline view in Jira. To access this feature, open your project and click on <em>Timeline<\/em>, as shown below:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Timeline-view-in-Jira-1110x550.jpg\" alt=\"Timeline view in Jira\" class=\"wp-image-32152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Timeline-view-in-Jira-1110x550.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Timeline-view-in-Jira-605x300.jpg 605w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Timeline-view-in-Jira-768x381.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Timeline-view-in-Jira-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Timeline-view-in-Jira.jpg 1150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The timeline view in Jira\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The timeline view in Jira displays tasks as bars on a timeline, based on their start and due dates. It also allows you to select the timeframe you want to view, offering options such as weeks, months, or quarters.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this feature, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Track<\/strong> deadlines and progress of your issues,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Identify<\/strong> potential bottlenecks, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visualize<\/strong> dependencies (or \u2018issue links\u2019) to understand how tasks relate to each other.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This enables you to adjust the timing and sequence of your team\u2019s tasks, leading to improved planning and successful project delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Jira\u2019s timeline view is limited in the free version of the app. It only shows the epics (larger bodies of work) and their child issues. To see subtasks, dependencies, or milestones, you need to upgrade to one of the paid plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-do-you-estimate-time-in-jira\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you estimate time in Jira?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, enable the estimation feature in Jira. Click on the project you\u2019re working on, choose <em>Project settings<\/em>, and select <em>Features<\/em>. The following page will open:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Activating-estimation-feature-in-Jira-1110x301.png\" alt=\"Activating estimation feature in Jira\" class=\"wp-image-32153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Activating-estimation-feature-in-Jira-1110x301.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Activating-estimation-feature-in-Jira-730x198.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Activating-estimation-feature-in-Jira-768x208.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Activating-estimation-feature-in-Jira-18x5.png 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Activating-estimation-feature-in-Jira.png 1163w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enabling time estimation in Jira\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Then, toggle the <em>Estimation<\/em> button on and choose the <em>Time<\/em> option, as shown above. Once you do that, the original estimate field will appear on all the tasks related to that project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Original-estimate-option-in-Jira-1110x403.png\" alt=\"Original estimate option in Jira\" class=\"wp-image-32154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Original-estimate-option-in-Jira-1110x403.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Original-estimate-option-in-Jira-730x265.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Original-estimate-option-in-Jira-768x279.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Original-estimate-option-in-Jira-18x7.png 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Original-estimate-option-in-Jira.png 1157w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The original estimate field in Jira\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To set a time estimate for your task, add the expected time for completing the task in the appropriate field and press <em>Enter<\/em> on your keyboard.<em> <\/em>Available units are weeks, days, hours, or minutes (e.g., \u20181w\u2019, \u20182d\u2019, \u20183h\u2019, or \u20184m\u2019).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you track time on the task, you\u2019ll be able to see the logged time and the time remaining within a time tracking option on your Jira card. This way, you\u2019ll know how much time is left (in this case, 2h 30m) until you reach your estimated time (in this case, 2d or two 8-hour workdays).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tracking-remaining-time-estimate-in-Jira.png\" alt=\"Tracking remaining time estimate in Jira\" class=\"wp-image-32155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tracking-remaining-time-estimate-in-Jira.png 810w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tracking-remaining-time-estimate-in-Jira-730x135.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tracking-remaining-time-estimate-in-Jira-768x142.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Tracking-remaining-time-estimate-in-Jira-18x3.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Checking the remaining time estimate in Jira\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Jira automatically updates the time remaining based on the original estimate after you track time. However, if you change the original estimate after logging time, the remaining time won\u2019t update automatically. In this case, you\u2019ll need to manually adjust the remaining estimate to reflect the new approximate time.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark clockify-gradient-landing-1\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Free time tracker<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Time tracking software used by millions. 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Jira\u2019s <em>History<\/em> tab is located within the <em>Activity<\/em> section on your Jira card.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/History-log-in-Jira-577x630.jpg\" alt=\"History log in Jira\" class=\"wp-image-32156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/History-log-in-Jira-577x630.jpg 577w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/History-log-in-Jira-275x300.jpg 275w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/History-log-in-Jira-11x12.jpg 11w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/History-log-in-Jira.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jira\u2019s History tab\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you click on <em>History<\/em>, you\u2019ll see a timeline of all the actions that have been taken on the issue. These actions include changes to the issue\u2019s status or assignee, work logs, and comments.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"use-clockifys-integration-with-jira-to-optimize-your-workflows\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Clockify\u2019s integration with Jira to optimize your workflows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By using Jira and Clockify together, you\u2019ll have <strong>better control over your projects<\/strong>. You\u2019ll know which project took how long, what your team is working on, and more. This helps you allocate resources and plan future projects better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, Clockify\u2019s integration with Jira streamlines Jira time tracking. Thanks to Clockify\u2019s useful time tracking features, your team can easily record their time spent on issues with just one click. This way, they can focus on their work and stay productive.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Clockify by CAKE.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions regarding Clockify or its integration with Jira, contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customer support team<\/a> (available 24\/7) via email, chat, or phone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify lets you <strong>track time for unlimited projects <\/strong>and generate and <strong>export reports in PDF<\/strong> (on the BASIC plan). If you need additional features, you can choose one of the affordable <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paid plans<\/a> Clockify offers \u2014 see below:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"902\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-pricing-902x630.jpg\" alt=\"Clockify pricing\" class=\"wp-image-32157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-pricing-902x630.jpg 902w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-pricing-430x300.jpg 430w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-pricing-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-pricing-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Clockify-pricing.jpg 1147w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockify pricing     \n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>And, if you want to skyrocket your team\u2019s productivity, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com\u2019s Bundle<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark clockify-gradient-bundle\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Top productivity Bundle<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Boost your team's productivity and save money. 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