Timer

Capabilities - Admin Settings

Capabilities settings allow Jira administrators to configure timer operation for users.This is only accessible by users with admin privileges.

Timer Settings Overview

1.1 Enable Timer

• Functionality: This option allows users to activate the timer within a Jira issue. The timer tracks the time spent on a specific task.

• Impact: Once enabled, users will be able to see and use the timer functionality on any issue they are working on. It adds visibility into time management and improves tracking accuracy.

1.2 Limit Timer

• Functionality: When selected, this limits users to a single active timer at any given moment. It ensures that users focus on one task at a time.

• Impact: Users cannot start multiple timers simultaneously, avoiding confusion and overlapping time entries.

1.3 Disable Modification

• Functionality: This setting prevents users from altering the time spent once it has been recorded by the timer.

• Impact: It guarantees the integrity of time-tracking data by locking the timer records, which can be critical in scenarios where time reporting accuracy is essential.

Action Button:

Save Settings: Once the desired configurations are made, clicking this button saves and applies the changes immediately.

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Timer Management – User View

Timer Overview

The Timer screen provides a detailed view of all active timers across issues. The table displays critical information for tracking and managing time entries.

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2.1 Issue

• Column Description: Displays the key of the Jira issue that the timer is currently tracking.

• User Action: Clicking on the issue key will redirect the user to the issue details page.

2.2 User

• Column Description: Shows the name of the user who has initiated the timer for the corresponding issue.

• Context: This helps admins or project managers identify who is working on which issue at any given time.

2.3 Started

• Column Description: Displays the exact date and time when the timer was initiated.

• Usage: This allows tracking of how long a user has been working on an issue, and helps calculate the total time spent.

2.4 Ongoing Time

Column Description: The running time of the timer, which continues to increase until the timer is manually stopped or the task is completed.

2.5 Action Buttons

• Functionality: Each row includes a trash bin icon, which allows users to delete the timer for the selected issue.

  • Delete All Timers: The user can click on the option in the top-right corner to delete all timers.(only users with admin privileges)

  • Delete My Timers: Alternatively, users can delete only their own timers if multiple users are tracking time simultaneously.

2.6 Add Button

Functionnality: The Add Timer feature allows users to initiate time tracking for a specific Jira issue. By clicking the "Add Timer" button, users can start recording the time they spend on their tasks in real-time. This feature is integrated into the Jira issue view, making it accessible and intuitive for users who are already working within the Jira environment.

Convert a Timer to a Worklog

Once a timer has been started , users can easily convert the time tracked into a worklog. Follow the steps below to successfully convert a timer into a worklog.

1. Click on the stop button

2. Log the work and if necessary update the remaining estimates and leave a comment