Your First Time Entry

Start tracking time in Keito — it only takes a few seconds.

Before You Begin

To log time, you’ll need at least one project set up. If you haven’t created any yet, head to Creating Projects first.

Using the Timer

The fastest way to track time is with the built-in timer:

  1. Go to the Time page.
  2. Select a Project and Task from the dropdowns.
  3. Optionally add a note describing what you’re working on.
  4. Click the Start Timer button.
  5. Work on your task — the timer runs in the background and persists even if you close the browser.
  6. When you’re done, click Stop to save the entry.

Only one timer can run at a time. Starting a new timer will stop the current one.

Manual Entry

Prefer to log time after the fact? Use manual entry:

  1. Go to the Time page.
  2. Select your Project and Task.
  3. Enter the duration:
    • Decimal format: Type 2.5 for two and a half hours.
    • Hours:Minutes format: Type 2:30 for the same duration.
  4. Add a note if needed.
  5. Click Save.

Start/End Time Mode

For precise time logging, switch to Start/End time mode:

  1. Enter your start time and end time.
  2. Keito automatically calculates the duration.
  3. Cross-midnight entries are supported (e.g., 11:00 PM to 1:00 AM).

Billable vs Non-Billable

Each entry can be marked as billable or non-billable. By default, entries inherit the billable setting from the task, but you can override this per entry.

Billable entries contribute to invoiceable amounts on reports and invoices.

Editing and Deleting Entries

  • Click on any entry to edit its details.
  • Use the delete option to remove an entry entirely.
  • Entries that have been approved or invoiced are locked and cannot be edited.

Day View vs Week View

Keito offers two ways to view your time:

  • Day view — See all entries for a single day with a running total.
  • Week view — A grid showing hours per project and task across the entire week. Great for filling in time at the end of the week.

Learn more about the Week View.

Next Steps