Note: Create Tasks from Desktop App is available in Standard and Premium plans (see timedoctor.com/pricing for current plan availability) and Regular Users can access this feature after an Owner or Admin enables the Allow user to create task permission.
TL;DR:
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Enable Projects & Tasks in Settings > Company Settings and allow selected users to create tasks in Settings / Users.
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In the desktop app, select Add Task, enter a name, choose a project, and confirm to create.
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Complete tasks by checking the circle next to the task name; star important tasks to find them under Starred Tasks.
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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
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Go to Settings > Company Settings and enable Projects & Tasks.
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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)
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Open the desktop app and select Add Task.
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Enter a task name.
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Select the Project to assign the task.
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Confirm (check icon) to create the task.
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Use the Start option on the confirmation bar to begin tracking immediately (optional).
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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
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Hover over the circle to the left of the task name.
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Check the circle to mark the task Completed.
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A confirmation message appears. Note: Completed tasks cannot be recovered. If you need to track more time on the same work, create a new task with the same name.
Star Important Tasks
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Select the star icon next to a task to mark it as Starred and access it quickly from the Starred Tasks section.
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Find starred items in the Starred Tasks section of the desktop app.
Task Visibility and Behavior in Time Doctor
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Tasks created from the desktop app are visible only to their creator within the desktop app — they do not appear in the Time Doctor web app or to other users.
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Time tracked to these tasks is visible in reports for both the user and their manager.
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Completing a task affects only the creator’s copy—even if another user created a task with the same name and project.
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Completed tasks cannot be recovered; create a new task if you need to track time for the same work again.
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Tasks cannot be shared or reassigned to another user from the desktop app.
Should there be any inconsistencies or concerns regarding the article, contact support@timedoctor.com for prompt assistance.