TimeTally User Guide
Simple, affordable time tracking for Jira teams
Getting Started
1
Install TimeTally from the Atlassian Marketplace
2
Open any Jira issue
3
Find the TimeTally panel in the right sidebar
4
Start tracking time immediately
Logging Time
Manual Entry
Enter time directly in the time entry field:
1:30 - 1 hour 30 minutes (HH:MM format)1.5h - 1.5 hours (decimal format)90m - 90 minutes1h 30m - 1 hour 30 minutes (combined)
Tip: Add an optional description to help remember what you worked on. TimeTally will suggest recent descriptions as you type.
Steps to Log Time
- Enter the duration in the time field
- (Optional) Add a description
- (Optional) Change the date if logging past work
- Click Log Time to save
Using the Timer
The built-in timer helps you track time as you work:
Basic Controls
- Start - Begin tracking time
- Pause - Temporarily stop the timer
- Resume - Continue from where you paused
- Stop - End tracking and log the time
Tip: Your timer persists across page refreshes and browser sessions. You can close Jira and come back later - your timer will still be running.
Timer Features
- Visible elapsed time in real-time
- Automatic persistence (never lose tracked time)
- Easy conversion to time entry when stopped
Reports
Access reports from the Jira top menu: Apps → TimeTally Reports
My Time Tab
View your personal time tracking data:
- Summary Cards - Total hours for selected period
- Daily/Weekly Breakdown - See how time is distributed
- Project Distribution - Pie chart of time by project
- Entry List - Detailed view of all entries
Filtering
Narrow down your view with filters:
- Date Range - Select specific start and end dates
- Quick Filters - Today, This Week, This Month, Last 30 Days
- Project - Filter by specific Jira project
Team Overview (Administrators Only)
Jira administrators can see team-wide data:
- All team members' time entries
- Weekly trends per user
- Project-level summaries
Exporting Data
Export your time data for billing, invoicing, or record-keeping:
- Go to Reports
- Apply any desired filters
- Click Export CSV
- Open the downloaded file in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet app
Export Contents
The CSV export includes:
- Date and time of entry
- Duration (hours)
- Issue key and summary
- Project name
- Description
- User (for team exports)
Tips and Best Practices
Start with the Timer: Get in the habit of clicking Start when you begin work on an issue. It's the most accurate way to track time.
Add Descriptions: Even brief notes like "bug investigation" or "code review" make reports more useful later.
Export Regularly: Download CSV exports periodically as a backup of your time data.
Check Reports Weekly: Review your time distribution each week to understand where your time goes.
Troubleshooting
Timer Not Showing
If the timer panel isn't visible:
- Make sure the right sidebar is expanded
- Check that TimeTally is installed on your Jira site
- Try refreshing the page
Time Entry Not Saving
If entries fail to save:
- Check your internet connection
- Ensure you have permission to log work on the issue
- Verify the duration format is correct
Reports Not Loading
If reports are slow or not loading:
- Try a smaller date range
- Clear your browser cache
- Contact support if the issue persists
Support
Need help? Contact us:
We typically respond within 2 business days.
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