There are two methods available for tracking time manually. You can either do so from the Time Tracking page or by adding a time entry directly from a Project.
Adding a time entry manually from the Time Tracking page
Use this method to log time entries across any project from one central location.
Steps:
Go to the sidebar and navigate to: Productivity > Time Tracking
Click Add Time.
Fill in the required fields:
Project
Task
Hours
Description
Click Add Time to save the entry.
Once you've manually added the time, your time tracking entries will appear in the list below:
Add Time Manually from a Project
Use this method when you want to log time directly within a specific project.
Steps:
Go to the sidebar and navigate to:
More > ProjectsSelect the project you want to update.
Click the Time tab.
Click Add Time.
Fill in the required fields:
Task
Hours
Description
Click Add Time to save.
The time entry will appear under the Time tab for that project.
If you're interested in invoicing unbilled time tracking entries, check out our help article on this here.
View and Manage Time Entries
After adding time manually, all entries will be visible in:
The Time Tracking page (global view)
The Project Time tab (project-specific view)
You can review, edit, or organize entries from these locations.
Customize the Time Tracking Table View
Bonsai allows you to customize how your time entries are displayed.
Resize columns
Steps:
Go to the Time Tracking page.
Hover between column headers.
Click and drag to resize columns.
Personalize the table's fields
Manage, reorder and sort the columns in the time entries table to display the information you need.
Steps:
Click the three-dot menu on the right-hand side of the table.
Use checkboxes to:
Show or hide fields
Drag and drop fields to reorder columns.
Note: Any changes made using our view customization features will be saved automatically.