Timer

1. Overview

The Timer module allows users to start, monitor, and manage work session timers in real-time. Each timer is directly linked to a Jira issue, providing a seamless and accurate method of logging time without manual entry.

This feature is ideal for:

• Developers and analysts who prefer live tracking

• Managers needing visibility on active work sessions

• Anyone aiming to minimize retrospective time logging errors

2. Activation

Enabling the Issue Timer (Admin Only)

To activate the timer functionality inside Jira issues, follow these steps:

🔑 Step-by-Step Activation

1. Go to > Administration

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2. Click on the Capabilities tab in the left sidebar

3. In the Timer section:

   • Toggle Enable Timer to ON

   • (Optional) Check:

     • ✅ "One timer limit per user" to restrict users to one active timer at a time

     • ✅ "Prohibit the modification of time spent" to enforce strict tracking rules

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4. Changes are saved automatically and Timer icon will appear in the plugin’s navigation bar, providing direct access to theTimer pane.

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3. Managing Timers via the Timesheet Plugin Panel

The Timesheet plugin includes a dedicated Timer Panel accessible globally from the Jira top navigation bar. This panel offers full control over all timers—ideal for real-time tracking, review, and conversion into worklogs.

3.1 Accessing the Timer Panel

The Timer Panel is divided into two main sections:

Each row in the table includes:

• Issue key

• User

• Project

• Start time

• Ongoing Time

• Controls: ⏹️ Stop | 🗑️ Delete

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3.2 Starting a New Timer

To start tracking time for a Jira issue:

1. Open the Timer Panel

2. Click the Add Timer button (top-right)

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3. Select or search for the target Jira issue

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4. The timer starts immediately

✅ A confirmation message will appear:
“Timer is started successfully”

The new timer now appears in your list with real-time tracking.

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3.3 Managing Active Timers

1. You can manage your timers directly from the list using the action icons:

• Stop ⏹️ — Ends the timer and makes it available for logging

• Delete 🗑️ — Removes the timer without saving the time

🔄Bulk Actions

2. To perform batch operations:

• Click the ⋯ menu next to Add Timer

• Select:

  • Delete all my timers

  • Delete all timers

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3.4 Logging Time from a Stopped Timer

Once a timer is stopped, it becomes available for conversion into a worklog, which links the tracked time directly to the associated Jira issue.

• Logging a Worklog Entry

1. Open the Timer Panel

2. Click ⏹️ Stop on the timer row

3. The Log Work modal opens automatically

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• Confirmation & Result

Click Save to submit the worklog.

After logging:

• The timer is removed from the Timers list

• The time entry is recorded in:

  • The Jira issue

  • The Timesheet Reports

  • Gadgets, dashboards, and exports

4. Starting a Timer Within a Jira Issue

In addition to managing timers via the Timesheet plugin, users can start and stop timers directly from within Jira issues — in two ways:

• From the issue context panel (right-hand sidebar)

• From the dedicated Timesheet section within the issue layout

These entry points offer the fastest way to track time with zero context switching.

4.1 Timer in the Issue Context Panel

Track your work in real time by starting a timer directly from the Jira issue view, without navigating to the Timesheet plugin panel.

Where to Find the Timer Button

From any Jira issue, scroll to the right panel. You’ll find a Timesheet section that includes a Start timer button.

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How to Start the Timer

1. Open the relevant Jira issue

2. Scroll to the Timesheet / Time Tracking section

3. Click Start timer

✅ A new timer will immediately be created

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4.2 Timer Section in the Issue Body (Apps Tab)

• Access via Apps Tab

You can also start timers from within the issue body using the Apps tab.

1. Open a Jira issue.

2. Click on the Apps button.

3. Select Timesheet Tracking Timer.

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• Start and Manage the Timer

1. The timer section appears in the issue.

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2. Click Start timer.

3. A real-time tracking line appears, showing:

   • Logged user

   • Elapsed time

   • Controls to stop or delete the timer

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Multiple users can create separate timers for the same Jira issue.
This means that collaborative work can be tracked individually, ensuring accurate time entries per contributor while maintaining traceability on a shared task.

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