Getting Started
Learn how to use TimeDetail.com to log time effortlessly — by email, text message, or directly on the website. This page is a guide you can return to anytime as your workflow evolves.
1. How TimeDetail.com works
TimeDetail.com lets you log time wherever your work already happens. You can use one method or mix and match throughout your day.
Email your time entries to your private time logging email address. TimeDetail.com organizes them automatically.
Text your time entries from your phone — ideal when you’re on the move.
Paste or type notes naturally and let AI structure your time entries.
Use freeform time entry →Paste multiple time entries at once — great for catch-up or migrations.
Use bulk paste upload →2. Review and set up your clients
Adding clients helps TimeDetail.com recognize who your work is for when you log time by email, text message, or website time entry. This improves AI accuracy and reduces cleanup later.
3. Review and set up your categories
Categories help TimeDetail.com understand what type of work you’re doing. When categories are set up, the AI can automatically classify your time entries.
4. Update clients, categories and other settings in your Account Settings
Nothing here is permanent. You can review, add, edit, or delete clients, categories, time logging methods, reminders, and profile details at any time from your Account Settings page.
- Profile and company details
- Time logging email and SMS settings
- Clients and categories
- Reminders and notifications
5. Log your first time entry
Log a real or test time entry so you can see how TimeDetail.com cleans it up and stores it.
6. Review your time entries
All logged time entries appear in My Time Entries, where you can review, filter, edit, and export them anytime.
View My Time Entries →