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Day.io + Google Sheets
Log worked time straight from Google Sheets.
Advantages of time management in Google Sheets
See below the main advantages of managing time in Google Sheets using the Day.io integration.
Track project costs in detail
With the Day.io integration you track your project costs in real time. Get the strategic view and data for assertive decisions through activity time tracking — Day.io can track the time and value invested in each work activity in Google Sheets. Plus, Day.io integrates easily with the main Google Suite tools and with the leading project-management tools on the market.
Measure time worked in Google Sheets
Right inside Google Sheets, you can measure the time worked on each spreadsheet. You don't need to switch screens or build the habit of using a new tool. With just one click, you start or stop the timer and information is automatically saved to Day.io.
Approve work time on Google Sheets tasks
Once the worked time is logged, the employee sends all work time on each activity to the manager for approval. Though simple, this approval guarantees the reliability of the data, as well as ensuring the time and cost spent is on track, avoiding surprises throughout the project.
Real-time reports
You can generate different types and views of reports to make your analysis easier. Organize data by project, client, employee, location or task. In each report, filter by date, approved tasks, and more.
More benefits of time management with Google Sheets
See more reasons to manage time with Google Sheets and Day.io.
Financial predictability
By tracking the time and cost of each activity, you ensure the project stays on plan and avoid financial surprises throughout the project.
Optimized work routine
Having clarity on where the team spends more or less time on tasks lets the manager optimize the work routine, better distribute tasks and gain efficiency.
Reliable, accessible data
Having reliable data thanks to the manager's approval, and easy-to-read reports, creates more transparency for everyone involved with the project.
How to manage time with Google Sheets?
Create your Day.io account
Sign up for free at Day.io, set up your company and select the project-management feature.
Invite your team
Invite your team and set up each employee's hourly cost, service type and project location.
Download the extension for your browser
Once invited, you and your team will need to download the Day.io plugin in your browsers to do time tracking.
Start using time tracking in Google Sheets
Done! Just start using it to track time right from Google Sheets. All information will be saved to Day.io's cloud platform.
Frequently asked questions about time management in Google Sheets and Day.io
Is the Google Sheets and Day.io integration complex? Does it need technical knowledge?
No, the integration is very simple and can be done with no technical knowledge. Just create a Day.io account, download the extension and start using it.
What are the main benefits of time management with Sheets integrated with Day.io?
A more productive and healthy work routine; close tracking of the project's evolution in terms of time and cost; greater transparency for the team, management, clients and other stakeholders.
Is it easy to remove the Day.io integration with Google Sheets?
Yes, it's very easy. Just right-click on the Day.io extension and click "remove."
Is Google Sheets the only place I can use Day.io time tracking?
No. Day.io has dozens of other integrations (such as Google Docs, Keep, Asana, Notion, Monday, Trello, among others). All project activities should have their time logged, whether through the integrations or directly in the Day.io platform.
Can I guarantee the logged time is correct?
Since every task goes through the manager's approval, they can check whether the time matches the deliverable, guaranteeing the reliability and cleanliness of the logged data.
What report views does Day.io offer?
With Day.io, you can view reports by project, client, employee, location or task, across different periods and filters.