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)