The Appforest Timesheets for the Jira app help teams track their time effortlessly, ensuring accuracy in project timelines and resource allocation. With robust features like real-time tracking, reporting, and team management, it’s designed to boost productivity.
Getting Started
Step 1: Installation
- Install the Appforest Timesheets for the Jira app from the Atlassian Marketplace. (Apps > Explore more apps > Search timesheets by Appforest)
- Configure app permissions as needed for your team.
Step 2: User Onboarding
- Share a quick onboarding guide with your team.
- Encourage team members to explore features like real-time tracking, bulk logging, and dashboards.
Using the Time Log Feature
1. Log Time for a Ticket
- Navigate to the specific ticket within your project dashboard.
- Locate the Time Log section, usually available in the ticket details.
- Enter the time spent on the ticket, including a brief description of the task performed.
- Save the time log entry to update the ticket record.
2. Check Time Logged Across All Issues (Monthly)
- Go to the Reports or Time Logs module within the project.
- Select the Time Logs Summary view.
- Use the date filter to choose the desired month.
- The system will display the cumulative time logged across all issues for the selected period.
3. Generate Reports as a Project Manager
- Access the Reports section from the AppForest menu.
- Select the type of report you wish to generate (e.g., monthly time logs, project summaries, or individual task reports).
- Apply filters such as project name, date range, or team member.
4. Dashboard Access
To access the AppForest Timesheets dashboard:
- Click “Apps” in Jira
- Select “Appforest” from the dropdown
- Open the Appforest dashboard
Click Download Report to export the data in your preferred format (e.g., CSV, PDF)