{"id":23238,"date":"2025-07-04T12:57:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T12:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/?p=23238"},"modified":"2026-06-10T05:06:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T05:06:17","slug":"sign-up-log-in-as-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/getting-started\/sign-up-log-in-as-manager","title":{"rendered":"Sign up & log in as manager"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Signing up and logging in to Clockify gives you immediate access to your dashboard where you can oversee team time, manage projects, and review productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This feature is available on any paid plan. Manager roles are assigned by Workspace owners<\/strong> and admins<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Signing up creates a brand new account in the system, while logging in grants you access to an account you have already created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sign up for an account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can create your account using the web, desktop app, mobile app, or a custom subdomain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Go to the official Clockify sign-up page or open your downloaded app<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select your sign up method (Email, Google, Apple, or Microsoft)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Check your email inbox for a verification code from Clockify if you signed up via email<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Enter the verification code into the required field to confirm your email<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Sign up via invite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    To sign up using an invitation sent to your email:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Click on the Accept Invite<\/strong> button in the email message<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Follow the prompts to sign up<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Log in to your account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Once your account is created, your data syncs securely so you can seamlessly access it across any of your preferred devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Go to the official Clockify login page or open your Clockify app<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Enter your registered email or select your third-party sign-in method like Sign in with Google<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Enter the verification code sent to your email to access your dashboard<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        If you do not receive the verification code right away, check your spam or junk folder, or click Resend OTP<\/strong> to try again.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

        Understand manager privileges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        As a manager, you gain access to specific tools to help streamline your team’s workflow. Here is a quick overview of what you can access:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Privilege<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
        Team time management<\/td>View and track all time logged by your team members<\/td><\/tr>
        Approvals<\/td>Approve or reject time off and time tracking requests<\/td><\/tr>
        Reporting<\/td>Access detailed reports on billable hours, team efficiency, and project status<\/td><\/tr>
        Project setup<\/td>Create new projects, assign tasks, and monitor progress<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        Manage team time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Viewing your team’s time entries allows you to see who is currently active and what activities they are logging on the dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Go to the Dashboard<\/strong> page<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Click the dropdown in the upper-right corner and select Team<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Scroll down to the Team activities<\/strong> table to see recent or active entries<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Look for a red dot next to a time entry to identify currently running timers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          You can click the pin icon in the upper right corner of the table to ensure the Team activities view is always visible at the top of your page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

          Approve time and time off<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          The approval workflow lets you easily review, accept, or reject time entries and time off requests submitted by your team members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          This feature is available on Standard, Pro, or Enterprise plans.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Click on the Approvals<\/strong> page in your sidebar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Click on a team member’s name to open their request<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Click Approve<\/strong> in the top-right corner<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Click Approve<\/strong> again on the confirmation window<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            Set up projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Creating projects and assigning tasks helps you categorize work and break down larger goals into manageable assignments for your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Public projects are available on all plans, while private projects require any paid plan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Go to the Projects<\/strong> page<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Click Create new project<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Enter a project name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Select an existing client or create a new one<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            5. Choose a project color and click Create<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              To update or manage an existing project, click the three dots<\/strong> next to the project name to view options like setting it as a template or shifting the timeline.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

              FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              How do I organize my team into departments?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              You can create user groups to easily assign multiple team members to a project or filter reports by a specific department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. Go to the Team<\/strong> page<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Click on the Groups<\/strong> tab at the top of the page<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Enter a name for your new group and click Add<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. Click the +<\/strong> icon next to the group name to select and add team members<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Can I schedule reports to send automatically?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                You can set up automated emails to regularly deliver summary reports to yourself, your team, or your clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                This feature is available on Pro or Enterprise plans.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                1. Go to Reports<\/strong> > Summary<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Click the Share<\/strong> icon located in the top right corner<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Select Schedule<\/strong> from the dropdown menu<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                4. Choose your frequency and enter the recipient email addresses before clicking Create<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  You can customize the scheduled report link to lock the date range, ensuring recipients only see data for that specific week or month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  How do I see a breakdown of who tracked the most time?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  You can use the Team dashboard to quickly visualize which team members have logged the most hours over a specific period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  1. Go to the Dashboard<\/strong> page<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Click the dropdown in the upper-right corner and select Team<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. Use the calendar at the top to select a timeframe<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  4. Review the bar chart to see a comparative breakdown of tracked time per user<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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