{"id":23522,"date":"2025-06-25T12:08:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T12:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/?p=23522"},"modified":"2026-01-16T12:08:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T12:08:38","slug":"cant-edit-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/troubleshooting\/permissions\/cant-edit-time","title":{"rendered":"I can\u2019t edit time entries on a detailed report"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you are unable to edit time entries on a detailed report, the cause might depend on your role in the workspace or because the time entry has already been approved.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To check which role you\u2019ve been assigned to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the Team page from the sidebar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for your name on the list<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your role under the \u201cRole\u201d column&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you see the \u201c+ role\u201d sign next to your name, that would indicate that you\u2019re a regular team member in the workspace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"note\">If you do not have access to the team page, contact your admin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"845\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AD_4nXfRifG0feOyoSKmg_FSRvAUXgb5ejfJ8Vi_WiVIVQWfbQfRtwJRBhXrTdIRxv-azdYGn2_zDT5cSBiSPNPe9rhDBdJHW9-9gWvYyQ0ZN0dDebbIAeFA6spKn7l79cRZhf1pfoJL.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AD_4nXfRifG0feOyoSKmg_FSRvAUXgb5ejfJ8Vi_WiVIVQWfbQfRtwJRBhXrTdIRxv-azdYGn2_zDT5cSBiSPNPe9rhDBdJHW9-9gWvYyQ0ZN0dDebbIAeFA6spKn7l79cRZhf1pfoJL.png 1600w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AD_4nXfRifG0feOyoSKmg_FSRvAUXgb5ejfJ8Vi_WiVIVQWfbQfRtwJRBhXrTdIRxv-azdYGn2_zDT5cSBiSPNPe9rhDBdJHW9-9gWvYyQ0ZN0dDebbIAeFA6spKn7l79cRZhf1pfoJL-300x158.png 300w, 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Admins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are an admin and cannot edit a time entry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check if the time entry has been approved<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Approved time entries show a green checkmark and appear grayed out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These entries are locked from editing, even for admins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AD_4nXcG6CofPwcG2nmR3PzwJlFF8kV6XQW8vBa2nfm88YJeBzIxfJjBuW7R_twa2DHbJJ_aKoTFZdH_FibciTdWosQCILrox_daJ1JeGmfPd8xbVFrFvqTATtFJ3NxG0x9HmmbVVIx4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AD_4nXcG6CofPwcG2nmR3PzwJlFF8kV6XQW8vBa2nfm88YJeBzIxfJjBuW7R_twa2DHbJJ_aKoTFZdH_FibciTdWosQCILrox_daJ1JeGmfPd8xbVFrFvqTATtFJ3NxG0x9HmmbVVIx4.png 1600w, 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Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the Approvals tab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch to the Archive tab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find and open the relevant timesheet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Withdraw in the upper right corner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return to the detailed report to make changes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"895\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AD_4nXffHDXbXpO0dQi0j3l9jD_4rp8Vn5g9fVIO_2Y-gnd_raMBcOMYkNEOv2xMeBwlI8abE-TSFLVAqL5EsGwU46tWtcUYkJtf_leCcE9zfhRCxvHVEuMB0KpYoX8C3gqtYibIRny3kg.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AD_4nXffHDXbXpO0dQi0j3l9jD_4rp8Vn5g9fVIO_2Y-gnd_raMBcOMYkNEOv2xMeBwlI8abE-TSFLVAqL5EsGwU46tWtcUYkJtf_leCcE9zfhRCxvHVEuMB0KpYoX8C3gqtYibIRny3kg.png 1600w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AD_4nXffHDXbXpO0dQi0j3l9jD_4rp8Vn5g9fVIO_2Y-gnd_raMBcOMYkNEOv2xMeBwlI8abE-TSFLVAqL5EsGwU46tWtcUYkJtf_leCcE9zfhRCxvHVEuMB0KpYoX8C3gqtYibIRny3kg-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AD_4nXffHDXbXpO0dQi0j3l9jD_4rp8Vn5g9fVIO_2Y-gnd_raMBcOMYkNEOv2xMeBwlI8abE-TSFLVAqL5EsGwU46tWtcUYkJtf_leCcE9zfhRCxvHVEuMB0KpYoX8C3gqtYibIRny3kg-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AD_4nXffHDXbXpO0dQi0j3l9jD_4rp8Vn5g9fVIO_2Y-gnd_raMBcOMYkNEOv2xMeBwlI8abE-TSFLVAqL5EsGwU46tWtcUYkJtf_leCcE9zfhRCxvHVEuMB0KpYoX8C3gqtYibIRny3kg-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AD_4nXffHDXbXpO0dQi0j3l9jD_4rp8Vn5g9fVIO_2Y-gnd_raMBcOMYkNEOv2xMeBwlI8abE-TSFLVAqL5EsGwU46tWtcUYkJtf_leCcE9zfhRCxvHVEuMB0KpYoX8C3gqtYibIRny3kg-1536x859.png 1536w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AD_4nXffHDXbXpO0dQi0j3l9jD_4rp8Vn5g9fVIO_2Y-gnd_raMBcOMYkNEOv2xMeBwlI8abE-TSFLVAqL5EsGwU46tWtcUYkJtf_leCcE9zfhRCxvHVEuMB0KpYoX8C3gqtYibIRny3kg-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"note\">This action withdraws the entire timesheet, so after you make the changes, be sure to submit and approve it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Regular Users<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a regular (non-admin) user and can\u2019t edit time entries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Force Timer feature may be enabled (this prevents manual editing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time entries may be locked globally in the workspace settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In both cases, you\u2019ll need to contact an admin to make changes on your behalf or unlock the time entries&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Still having issues? The Clockify Support Team will be happy to look into it and assist you further. 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