Note: Task and No-Task Modes are available on all Time Doctor pricing plans and can be accessed by Admins and Owners from Settings / Company Settings.
TL;DR:
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Task Mode: Requires selecting a project and task before tracking. Projects display on the left, tasks on the right.
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No-Task Mode: Allows starting/stopping tracking without assigning a project or task.
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Enable or disable via Settings / Company Settings → Use projects & tasks.
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Both modes are included in all plans; switching modes does not require reinstalling the app.
Time Doctor’s desktop application can operate in two modes: Task Mode and No-Task Mode. Both modes use the same installer, and switching between them is controlled by a single setting in the web app.
Task Mode
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Projects appear on the left panel.
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Tasks appear on the right panel.
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Tracking begins only after selecting a specific project and task.
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Useful for teams that require detailed activity data linked to specific tasks.
No-Task Mode
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The desktop app only requires starting and stopping tracking.
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Projects and tasks are not assigned when tracking.
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Best suited for companies that prefer simple time tracking without categorization.
How to Switch Between Modes
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Navigate to Settings / Company Settings.
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Locate the setting Use projects & tasks.
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Set the toggle to:
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On → Enables Task Mode.
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Off → Enables No-Task Mode.
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Changes apply instantly without reinstalling the desktop application.
Key Notes
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Only Admins and Owners can access and change this setting.
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Managers can be permitted to create projects and tasks if allowed under Company Settings.
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Task Mode supports integrations via the Chrome or Firefox extension (e.g., Jira, Asana).
Should there be any inconsistencies or concerns regarding the article, contact support@timedoctor.com for prompt assistance.