# 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](/docs/projects/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](/docs/time-tracking/week-view).

## Next Steps

- [Learn about timers vs manual entry](/docs/time-tracking/timers-vs-manual)
- [Submit your timesheet for approval](/docs/time-tracking/submitting-timesheets)
- [Log an expense](/docs/expenses/logging-expenses)