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How to add time to multiple tasks at once?

Log time for several tasks at once using bulk selection, with options to apply the same time to each task or split it equally.

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How to add time to multiple tasks at once

TL;DR: Use the bulk selection tool to select multiple tasks, then click the time icon to add time to all of them at once. You can apply the same time to each task or split the time equally between them.

Who can do this

  • Any team member with time-tracking permissions

  • Works from the Dashboard or the Client view

Why use bulk time entry

If you perform the same short task for several clients, entering time task by task is tedious. Bulk time entry lets you log hours for multiple tasks in a single action.

Two ways to enter time for multiple tasks

  • Apply the same time to all selected tasks - each task receives the full time amount you enter.

  • Split time equally between tasks - Uku divides the total time you enter evenly across all selected tasks.

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Enter the same time for multiple tasks

  1. Navigate to the Dashboard or Client view.

  2. Select the desired tasks using the bulk selection tool (checkboxes next to each task).

  3. Click the Start time icon in the bulk actions toolbar.

  4. Enter the time as a start and end time or as a duration.

  5. Click Save.

Uku adds the entered time to every selected task.

Split time equally between tasks

  1. Select the desired tasks using the bulk selection tool.

  2. Click the Start time icon in the bulk actions toolbar.

  3. Enter the total time amount.

  4. Enable the Split time equally checkbox.

  5. Click Save.

Uku divides the total time you entered equally between all selected tasks.

Tip: Filter your dashboard by topics before using bulk time entry. This makes it faster to find and select the tasks you need.

Troubleshooting

  • Time icon does not appear after selecting tasks: Make sure you have selected at least two tasks using the bulk selection checkboxes. The time icon only appears in the bulk actions toolbar.

  • Split time equally option is missing: Ensure you have more than one task selected. The option is not available when only a single task is selected.

  • Time entries show on wrong tasks: Double-check your task selection before saving. Deselect any tasks that should not receive the time entry.

  • Cannot see bulk selection checkboxes: Verify you have the appropriate permissions for time tracking. Contact your account administrator if the feature is not available.

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