Magic buttons
TL;DR: Magic buttons let you create a new task and start the timer with a single click, making it easy to log unexpected work like phone calls or emails. You can set up to 8 shortcuts (4 company-wide and 4 personal).
Who can do this
All members on a paid Uku package
Company-wide magic buttons are configured by Admins or the Owner
Personal magic buttons can be configured by any member
How to set up magic buttons
Navigate to Settings & Apps.
Open the Magic buttons app.
Click Add button to create a new magic button.
Configure the button with the desired task template (e.g., phone call, email).
You can create a maximum of 8 magic buttons: 4 company-wide buttons and 4 personal shortcuts.
Button management options
In the Magic buttons settings, you can:
Add new buttons
Choose which buttons are visible
Change the display order of buttons
How to use magic buttons
Hover over the + (Add) button in the navigation bar to reveal your magic buttons.
Click a magic button to create a new task and start the timer simultaneously.
Modify the client or other task details afterward as needed.
Tip: After completing an unexpected task, you can quickly return to your previous task from the magic buttons list.
Troubleshooting
Magic buttons do not appear when hovering over the + button — Verify that you are on a paid Uku package. Magic buttons are not available on free plans.
Cannot create company-wide buttons — Only Admins and the Owner can configure company-wide magic buttons. Check your role under Members.
Timer does not start when clicking a magic button — If another timer is already running, Uku may pause it before starting the new one. Check your active timers to confirm the switch occurred.
Button limit reached — You can have a maximum of 8 magic buttons (4 company + 4 personal). Remove an existing button before adding a new one.