{"id":14394,"date":"2023-09-01T17:36:04","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T17:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/?p=14394"},"modified":"2026-04-23T09:15:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T09:15:28","slug":"breaks-web","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/track-time-and-expenses\/breaks-web","title":{"rendered":"Track breaks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Who can use this feature?<\/span>
<\/rect><\/mask><\/path><\/g><\/svg>Workspace owners and admins<\/span><\/div>
<\/rect><\/mask><\/path><\/g><\/svg>Paid plans<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Break mode lets you to track and manage your rest periods directly within the Time Tracker, keeping them separate from your billable work hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/rect><\/mask><\/path><\/g><\/svg>Note<\/span><\/div>
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Track breaks is a paid feature available on any paid plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Enable break mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Only Admins and Workspace owners can enable this feature and configure the default project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Click the three dots<\/strong> next to your workspace name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select Workspace settings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Find the Breaks <\/strong>section<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Toggle the switch for Enable breaks<\/strong> to ON<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Choose a default project for all break entries to be associated with (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Start a break<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Go to Time Tracker<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Click the three dots <\/strong>next to the timer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Select Break<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Click Start break<\/strong> to begin the timer<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      <\/rect><\/mask><\/path><\/g><\/svg>Info<\/span><\/div>
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      Note that you need to select a project for the break before the break timer can start.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Identify a break entry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      <\/rect><\/mask><\/path><\/g><\/svg>Note<\/span><\/div>
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      Breaks are marked with a cup icon in Time Tracker and Detailed Report.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Stop a break<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Click the Stop break<\/strong> button when you are ready to resume work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      <\/rect><\/mask><\/path><\/g><\/svg>Tip<\/span><\/div>
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      Shortcut: <\/strong>You can also press s<\/strong> on your keyboard to instantly stop the active break timer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Manage break entries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      You can convert regular time entries into break entries if you tracked them incorrectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Go to Reports > Detailed Report<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Click the three dots<\/strong> next to the time entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Select Mark as break<\/strong> to convert a regular working entry into a break<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Select Mark as regular entry<\/strong> to change a break entry back to regular time<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        <\/rect><\/mask><\/path><\/g><\/svg>Info<\/span><\/div>
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        Only Admins and Workspace owners have the permission to convert entries between break and non-break status.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

        FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Why can’t I see the option to start a break?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The Breaks feature must be enabled by an administrator in the Workspace Settings. Additionally, this feature is only available on paid subscription plans. If you do not see the option, please contact your workspace owner or check out our guide on Workspace settings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Can I track breaks on the mobile app?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Yes, you can track breaks on both the Android and iOS apps. You can switch to Break mode from the Time Tracker screen to log your break duration. For more details, refer to the Android app<\/a> or iOS app<\/a> guides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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