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# Using the Work Timer

In addition to manually entering your hours in a [Work Log](/maintenance/manage/labor.md#log-work-hours), you can start and stop the app's built-in timer to to automatically calculate and save the elapsed time to a Work Log.

<div><figure><img src="/files/2WPB88AUxPQwQwxcosrH" alt="" width="293"><figcaption><p>Start the Timer</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/3B5sjcbe5qiOtnPWIM5A" alt="" width="293"><figcaption><p>Stop the Timer</p></figcaption></figure></div>

To use the time, do the following:

1. Open a Work Request you have permissions to edit as a craftsperson.
2. Tap the green "Start Timer" icon at the bottom, left of the Work Request Form tab.
   1. The icon will turn red to indicate the timer is now running.
   2. A new Work Log with the Start Date and Time is saved.
   3. You can move to other tabs or sections of the app while it runs.
3. Once you've finished, tap the red "Stop Timer" icon to stop the timer.
   1. The the End Date and Time and elapsed hours will save to the Work Log.

> **Note:** This feature can be globally enabled or disabled by the System Administrator.  When disabled, the timer icon will not show at all.  See the [MaintainIt Settings](/system-administration/settings.md) section for more information.


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