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Why Move from Time Doctor Classic to the New Time Doctor?
Note: Migration to the New Time Doctor is available in all plans and can be accessed by Owners.
TL;DR:
Move from Time Doctor Classic to unlock automatic monitoring (assisted and non‑assisted options available), richer and more configurable reports, smarter email notifications, and support for Chrome OS via the Time Doctor Browser App for Chrome.
Why upgrade
Access additional controls and insights designed to improve productivity and visibility across teams:
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Enable Automatic Monitoring to capture work without manual timer actions.
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Start Tracking upon Computer Login to begin the day automatically.
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Avoid losing time data during calls with Do Not Time Out on selected meeting apps (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Webex, Skype).
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Run on Chrome OS via the Time Doctor Browser App for Chrome.
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Configure Trigger‑based Email Notifications to spot trends, exceptions, or inactivity in real time.
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Explore enhanced web and app usage reports, internet connectivity reporting, work‑life balance insights, and additional custom reports.
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Organize teams efficiently with Groups for easier filtering and reporting.
Key differences at a glance
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Features |
Sub Features |
Time Doctor Classic |
New Time Doctor |
Desktop Application |
Automatic Monitoring |
No |
Yes |
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Start Tracking upon Computer Login |
No |
Yes |
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Option to Time Out due to Inactivity |
Yes |
Yes |
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Option not to Time Out on selected meeting apps (Zoom) |
No |
Yes |
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Run on Chrome-based OS |
Yes |
Yes |
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Email Notification |
Daily Summary Email Report, |
Yes |
Yes |
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Weekly Summary Email Report |
Yes |
No |
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Trigger-based Email Notifications |
No |
Yes |
Weekly Summary Email Report is not available in the New Time Doctor. Instead, send a Weekly Hours Tracked email via the Email Notifications feature.
Migration options
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Assisted Migration
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Get guided assistance from the Time Doctor team for a smooth transition.
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Preserve key account structure while moving active users, projects, and tasks.
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Non‑assisted Migration (Owner‑initiated)
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Start and complete migration directly from the Help Center guides.
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Migrate active users, projects, and tasks; review settings post‑migration.
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Should there be any inconsistencies or concerns regarding the article, contact support@timedoctor.com for prompt assistance.