{"id":1509,"date":"2018-12-13T12:58:10","date_gmt":"2018-12-13T12:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/?p=1509"},"modified":"2024-03-20T02:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T00:00:00","slug":"how-track-time-asana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/apps-tools\/how-track-time-asana\/","title":{"rendered":"Asana Time Tracking: How to Use It to Improve Your Workflow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve been using Asana for a while, you probably already keep a neat track of your projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what about keeping track of your time? Are you genuinely certain that you spend your workday in the most efficient way possible?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this question caused a thoughtful look into the distance, you may want to look into Asana time tracking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though Asana does have a built-in time tracking feature, this option doesn\u2019t come with detailed analytics stand-alone time trackers offer. So, if you\u2019re looking for the most practical way to build a flawless workflow, you may want to consider pairing up Asana with Clockify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To give you a helping hand with this process, this blog post will dive deeper into:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creating and setting up a Clockify account,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installing the Clockify browser extension,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making the most out of Clockify\u2019s integration with Asana, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing the time tracked in Clockify.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s begin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Asana-time-tracking-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Asana time tracking - cover\" class=\"wp-image-23620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Asana-time-tracking-cover.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Asana-time-tracking-cover-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Asana-time-tracking-cover-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Asana-time-tracking-cover-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list key-takeaways\">\n<li>Even though Asana comes with a built-in time tracker, it doesn\u2019t offer robust analytics other time tracking tools, such as Clockify, do.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrating Clockify with Asana lets you analyze in great detail how you spend your time, generate reports based on the time you spent working on each task in Asana, and even invoice your clients accordingly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To start with Asana time tracking, all you need to do is create a Clockify account and set up the Clockify browser extension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clockify browser extension allows you to track the time you spend working on tasks and sub-tasks in Asana.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a more accurate description of the tasks you tackle, you can select any text you want in Asana and start the timer from there.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After you\u2019re done with Asana time tracking, move on to the Clockify web version where you can edit your time entries, see a breakdown of your activity in Asana, and even calculate your earnings based on billable rates if you opt for a paid plan.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-track-time-in-asana-with-clockify-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to track time in Asana with Clockify by CAKE.com?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Clockify is a time tracking tool built to simplify staying on top of your time, it shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise that pairing up Asana with Clockify is a smooth process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intended to help its users get a complete rundown of their activities in just a couple of clicks, Clockify by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a> makes Asana time tracking a breeze, too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a step-by-step walkthrough on making the most of the Asana time tracking integration.&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=\"How to track time in Asana\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MX9ydwC6t7E?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<h3 id=\"step-1-create-a-clockify-account\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step #1: Create a Clockify account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To start tracking your time in Asana, begin by creating a Clockify account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be able to do so, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clockify homepage<\/a> and click the \u2018Get started\u2019 button in the top right corner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"Clockify homepage\" class=\"wp-image-23597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-homepage.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-homepage-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-homepage-1152x630.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-homepage-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-homepage-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockify homepage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Immediately after, you\u2019ll get the option to sign up either by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Entering your email address, after which you\u2019ll receive a verification code, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clicking the \u2018Continue with Google\u2019 button that will instantly connect your email address to your Clockify account.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whichever option you pick, you\u2019ll be redirected to your newly created Clockify dashboard within a couple of seconds, where you\u2019ll be able to begin tracking your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-2-setup-your-clockify-preferences\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step #2: Setup your Clockify preferences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you integrate Clockify with Asana, it\u2019s best to first define and set up your tasks, tags, clients, and projects in Clockify\u2019s web version.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can access each of these options in the Clockify sidebar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"1243\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-sidebar.png\" alt=\"Clockify sidebar\" class=\"wp-image-23599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-sidebar.png 370w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-sidebar-89x300.png 89w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-sidebar-4x12.png 4w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockify sidebar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Adding tags and clients works the same way \u2014 all you need to do is click your desired option in the Clockify sidebar, type in the name of your tag or client next to the \u2018Add\u2019 button, and click \u2018Add.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-adding-clients.png\" alt=\"Clockify adding clients\" class=\"wp-image-23592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-adding-clients.png 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-adding-clients-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-adding-clients-987x630.png 987w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-adding-clients-768x490.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-adding-clients-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding clients in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to create a project in Clockify by CAKE.com, the gist is quite similar. After you click on \u2018Projects\u2019 in the Clockify sidebar, you just need to click the \u2018Create new project\u2019 button, enter your project name, select the client (if any), and click \u2018Create.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"693\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-adding-projects.png\" alt=\"Clockify adding projects\" class=\"wp-image-23593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-adding-projects.png 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-adding-projects-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-adding-projects-1091x630.png 1091w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-adding-projects-768x444.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-adding-projects-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating projects in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you add this information to your account, it will immediately become available to you within the extension, and you\u2019ll be able to select the right projects, <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/projects\/working-with-tasks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tasks<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/track-time-and-expenses\/categorizing-time-entries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tags<\/a> when tracking time in an integrated app.<\/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\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/apps\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/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<h3 id=\"step-3-install-clockify-browser-extension\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step #3: Install Clockify browser extension<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve created your Clockify account, now would be the time to download the Clockify extension for your browser. You may choose between downloading:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/addons.mozilla.org\/en-US\/firefox\/addon\/clockify-time-tracker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clockify for Firefox<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/clockify-time-tracker\/pmjeegjhjdlccodhacdgbgfagbpmccpe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clockify for Chrome<\/a>, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/edge-time-tracking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clockify Edge extension<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify\u2019s browser extensions are 100% free, and you can integrate them with more than 80 of the most popular web apps for development, productivity, business, and project management \u2014 and this includes Asana.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1<strong> Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from Asana, Clockify can be integrated with Trello, too. Check out how you can monitor your project progress in Trello:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/track-time-in-trello\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trello Time Tracking Made Easy: A Practical Guide for 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-4-start-with-asana-time-tracking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step #4: Start with Asana time tracking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve armed yourself with a time tracker, you\u2019ll be able to track the time you spend in Asana in several ways. You\u2019ll be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Track time on tasks,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track time on sub-tasks, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track time anywhere you\u2019d like in Asana.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at each of them in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"track-time-on-tasks-in-asana\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Track time on tasks in Asana<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Whichever view you\u2019ve picked in Asana (List, Board, Calendar, Timeline, or Dashboard) you can track the time spent on individual tasks the same way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need to do is click on your task, and locate the \u2018Start timer\u2019 button next to the \u2018Mark complete\u2019 button in the left upper corner of your task card.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1206\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tracking-time-on-tasks-1-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"Tracking time on tasks in Asana with Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-23606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tracking-time-on-tasks-1-compressed.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tracking-time-on-tasks-1-compressed-627x630.jpg 627w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tracking-time-on-tasks-1-compressed-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tracking-time-on-tasks-1-compressed-768x772.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tracking-time-on-tasks-1-compressed-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tracking time on tasks in Asana with Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Immediately after, you\u2019ll see the Clockify extension window popping up where you\u2019ll be able to select a <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/features\/#features-projects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project<\/a> or a tag for that specific task and mark it as <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/how-to-calculate-billable-hours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">billable<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify, however, will pick up the name of your Asana task, which serves as a description for your time entry.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1268\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Adding-task-details.jpg\" alt=\"Adding task details in Clockify browser extension\" class=\"wp-image-23591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Adding-task-details.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Adding-task-details-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Adding-task-details-596x630.jpg 596w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Adding-task-details-768x812.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Adding-task-details-11x12.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding task details in Clockify browser extension<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, after you\u2019ve clicked on the \u2018Done\u2019 button, your timer will keep on running until you press the \u2018Stop timer\u2019 button next to the \u2018Mark complete\u2019 button in the left upper corner of your task card.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you can access the Clockify browser extension directly from your browser\u2019s extension button in the toolbar.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"706\" height=\"741\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Accessing-browser-extension.jpg\" alt=\"Accessing browser extension\" class=\"wp-image-23589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Accessing-browser-extension.jpg 706w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Accessing-browser-extension-286x300.jpg 286w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Accessing-browser-extension-600x630.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Accessing-browser-extension-11x12.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Accessing Clockify browser extension in Chrome toolbar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, you\u2019ll quickly be able to see exactly how long you\u2019ve been busy with a task, edit your time entry in case you want to make additional changes, or stop the timer altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1420\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-browser-extension-dashboard.jpg\" alt=\"Clockify browser extension dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-23594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-browser-extension-dashboard.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-browser-extension-dashboard-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-browser-extension-dashboard-532x630.jpg 532w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-browser-extension-dashboard-768x909.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-browser-extension-dashboard-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockify browser extension dashboard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to gain the most accurate insight into your progress, you can check off the Idle detection option in the Clockify browser extension settings. This way, the timer will automatically stop running whenever you leave your desk and you\u2019re not actively working on a task.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"1183\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Idle-detection-option.jpg\" alt=\"Idle detection option\" class=\"wp-image-23602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Idle-detection-option.jpg 702w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Idle-detection-option-178x300.jpg 178w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Idle-detection-option-374x630.jpg 374w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Idle-detection-option-7x12.jpg 7w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockify browser extension Idle detection option<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This option is particularly useful if you frequently work on <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/time-spent-on-recurring-tasks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recurring tasks<\/a>, so knowing exactly how long each of your to-dos takes would help you accurately <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/managing-time\/plan-your-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plan your day<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"track-time-on-sub-tasks-in-asana\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Track time on sub-tasks in Asana<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your workflow usually consists of a variety of additional tasks grouped under one umbrella card, you\u2019ll probably benefit from tracking time on sub-tasks by using Clockify\u2019s browser extension.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process is quite similar to tracking time on tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you\u2019ll need to locate your Asana task card which consists of sub-tasks you\u2019d wish to track time for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, next to each of your sub-task names, you\u2019ll notice a Clockify logo. The logo basically works the same way as the \u2018Start timer\u2019 button.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1195\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tracking-time-on-sub-tasks.jpg\" alt=\"Tracking time on sub-tasks\" class=\"wp-image-23605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tracking-time-on-sub-tasks.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tracking-time-on-sub-tasks-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tracking-time-on-sub-tasks-633x630.jpg 633w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tracking-time-on-sub-tasks-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tracking-time-on-sub-tasks-768x765.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tracking-time-on-sub-tasks-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tracking time on sub-tasks in Asana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you click on it, you\u2019ll see the Clockify extension window popping up where you can group your sub-task under a project, add a tag to it, and mark it as billable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1257\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Adding-sub-task-details.jpg\" alt=\"Adding sub-task details\" class=\"wp-image-23590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Adding-sub-task-details.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Adding-sub-task-details-286x300.jpg 286w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Adding-sub-task-details-601x630.jpg 601w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Adding-sub-task-details-768x804.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Adding-sub-task-details-11x12.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding sub-task details in Clockify browser extension\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, after you\u2019re done making final changes to your time entry, simply click the \u2018Done\u2019 button, and the timer will go off. You\u2019ll see the Clockify logo turning blue, which is your signal that the timer is running.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1198\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-logo-blue.jpg\" alt=\"Clockify logo blue\" class=\"wp-image-23598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-logo-blue.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-logo-blue-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-logo-blue-631x630.jpg 631w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-logo-blue-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-logo-blue-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-logo-blue-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockify logo showing the timer running<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re done working on a sub-task, all you need to do is click the Clockify logo once again. You\u2019ll see the logo turn gray, which indicates the timer\u2019s stopped running.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"track-time-on-task-descriptions-in-asana\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Track time on task descriptions in Asana<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like your time tracker to portray the most accurate description of the task you tackle, then tracking time from description could be perfect for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Clockify\u2019s Browser extension, you get a simple, alternative method of time tracking which lets you track time anywhere you want in Asana \u2014 from comments and notes to card descriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need to do is right-click on the text you want to track time on, and select \u2018Start timer with description\u2026\u2019 in the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Start-the-timer-with-description.jpg\" alt=\"Start the timer with description\" class=\"wp-image-23603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Start-the-timer-with-description.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Start-the-timer-with-description-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Start-the-timer-with-description-1154x630.jpg 1154w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Start-the-timer-with-description-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Start-the-timer-with-description-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Starting the Clockify timer from description<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Immediately after, Clockify will pick up that text as your time entry\u2019s description. Then, you\u2019ll see the timer ticking in the extension menu, where you can also stop it once you\u2019re done with this activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This option is also quite handy if you frequently need to revise your tasks based on the comments or suggestions left on a card. You can start tracking time as soon as you begin addressing the comment and edit the task description in the Clockify web version once you\u2019re finished working on it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Starting-timer-with-description-from-comments.jpg\" alt=\"Starting timer with description from comments\" class=\"wp-image-23604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Starting-timer-with-description-from-comments.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Starting-timer-with-description-from-comments-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Starting-timer-with-description-from-comments-1154x630.jpg 1154w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Starting-timer-with-description-from-comments-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Starting-timer-with-description-from-comments-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Starting the Clockify timer from Asana comment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, you <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/identify-wasted-time-and-inefficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">waste minimum time<\/a> while you\u2019re busy and get to focus on more burning issues throughout your workday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-5-manage-your-tracked-time-in-clockify\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step #5: Manage your tracked time in Clockify&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re done with Asana time tracking, you can go to your Clockify web account and:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stop the timer,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delete faulty time entries,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edit time entries (change their descriptions, dates, or the amount of time you\u2019ve tracked),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calculate your earnings based on your billable tasks,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create invoices from all your billable tasks and dispatch them to your clients,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See a color-coded breakdown of all your activity,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate and export <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/features\/reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reports<\/a> based on your tracked time,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send reports to your clients, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To generate and export reports in Clockify, simply select the type of report you want (either <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/reports\/summary-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summary<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/reports\/detailed-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Detailed<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/reports\/weekly-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Weekly Report<\/a>) and filter by the project that served as your project in Asana, to get a detailed breakdown of the amount of time you spend on this project.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-summary-reports.png\" alt=\"Clockify summary reports\" class=\"wp-image-23600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-summary-reports.png 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-summary-reports-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-summary-reports-768x380.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-summary-reports-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Summary report in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, once you\u2019ve generated a report, you can export it as a PDF, or as CSV\/ Excel files, and analyze it further.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1005\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-detailed-report.jpg\" alt=\"Clockify detailed report\" class=\"wp-image-23596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-detailed-report.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-detailed-report-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-detailed-report-752x630.jpg 752w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-detailed-report-768x643.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-detailed-report-14x12.jpg 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockify Detailed report in PDF format\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve saved the report in your preferred format, you can quickly send it to your client or manager. This way, they will be able to track your progress on the project you\u2019re working on in Asana in real-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re done tracking time in Asana, you can use the newly-acquired information to create and <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/features\/#features-invoicing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">issue invoices<\/a> based on the time spent on each of your tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can generate an invoice by moving onto the Invoices section in the Clockify sidebar, choosing your client, currency, issue and due dates.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"994\" height=\"1014\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-creating-an-invoice.png\" alt=\"Clockify creating an invoice\" class=\"wp-image-23595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-creating-an-invoice.png 994w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-creating-an-invoice-294x300.png 294w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-creating-an-invoice-618x630.png 618w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-creating-an-invoice-768x783.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Clockify-creating-an-invoice-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 994px) 100vw, 994px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating an invoice based on tracked time in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, as soon as you receive payment from your client, you can mark that invoice as Paid or Partially paid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1<strong> Clockify Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve tracked time for all your tasks in Asana and promptly dispatched an invoice, but you still haven\u2019t received payment for your services? Find out exactly what you can do here:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/ask-for-payment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Ask for Payment Professionally (+Templates)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"maximize-the-power-of-your-workflow-with-asana-time-tracking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maximize the power of your workflow with Asana time tracking&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you\u2019ve already realized from the step-by-step walkthrough above, a robust work management platform paired with a straightforward time tracking system can help you introduce a wide-reaching change into your workflow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, Clockify\u2019s integration with Asana lets you see where your time goes and allows you to speed up the processes that previously may have required shuffling through several apps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>On top of all that, Clockify by CAKE.com lets you analyze all your projects, estimate the time required for each task, and even set milestones for maximum control of your workflow.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get started with Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out how to use Asana time tracking to build a flawless workflow and spend your time in the most efficient way possible. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":23626,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1509","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-apps-tools"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1509","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1509"}],"version-history":[{"count":41,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1509\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36901,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1509\/revisions\/36901"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23626"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1509"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1509"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1509"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}