How to create tasks from the desktop application

 

Note: Create Tasks from Desktop App is available in Standard and Premium plans (verify current plan availability at timedoctor.com/pricing) and Regular Users can access this feature when an Owner or Admin enables the Allow user to create task permission.

 

TL;DR:

• Enable Projects & Tasks in Settings / Company Settings and allow selected users to create tasks in Settings / Users.
• In the desktop app, select Add Task, enter a name, choose a project, and confirm to create.
• Complete tasks by checking the circle next to the task name; star important tasks to find them under Starred Tasks.
• Tasks created from the desktop app are visible only to their creators in the desktop app; tracked time appears in reports for users and managers.

 

Prerequisites: How to Enable Task Creation in Time Doctor

1. Go to Settings / Company Settings and enable Projects & Tasks.
2. Go to Settings / Users and show the Allow user to create task column (use the Columns menu if hidden). Enable it for selected users who should create tasks from the desktop app.
   
   
   

 

Create a Task (Desktop App)

1. Open the desktop app and select Add Task.
2. Enter a task name.
3. Select the Project to assign the task.
4. Confirm (check icon) to create the task.
5. Use the Start option on the confirmation bar to begin tracking immediately (optional).
6. If you skip the Start option, you can begin tracking the task at any time by selecting it from your task list.

Complete a Task

1. Hover over the circle to the left of the task name.
2. Check the circle to mark the task Completed.
3. A confirmation message appears. If more work is needed on this task, create it again later.

Star Important Tasks

• Mark key tasks as Starred to access them quickly.
• Find starred items in the Starred Tasks section of the desktop app.
  
  

Task Visibility and Behavior in Time Doctor

• Tasks created from the desktop app appear only for the creator inside the desktop app.
• Time tracked to these tasks is visible in reports for both the user and their manager.
• Completing a task affects only the creator’s copy—even if another user created a task with the same name and project.
• Completed tasks cannot be recovered; create a new task if you need to track time for the same work again.
• Tasks cannot be shared or reassigned to another user from the desktop app.