Tracking time on Upwork is essential for billing accurately on hourly contracts. You can use the Upwork Time Tracker, a desktop app that logs your working hours and provides a record of your activity for clients. Here's how to track time effectively:
- Scroll down to your Upwork dashboard.
- Visit the Upwork Apps page and download the appropriate version for your operating system.
- Click 'Download'.
- Wait for the file to be downloaded.
- After downloading, fill in the details to log in to the Upwork tracker.
- Select 'Agree'.
- Select the hourly contract you want to log time for.
- Toggle on the button to start logging time.
- The app will take periodic screenshots to document your work and track activity. Toggle off the green button when taking breaks or finishing work.