Azure DevOps Time Tracking Integration in One Click

TMetric makes Azure DevOps time tracking effortless with one-click timers on every work item. Log accurate hours, manage billable rates, and generate detailed reports to keep projects on time and profitable.

Add Timer Button to Azure DevOps Services Work Item

Complete these three simple steps to enable time tracking in Azure DevOps Services.

It takes no more than 3 minutes to set up.

1
Sign Up to TMetric

Time tracking app with advanced billing and reporting features

Sign Up to TMetric
2
Install Browser Extension

Browser add-on for TMetric that allows one-click time tracking for popular Web apps

Install Browser Extension
3
Start Tracking

Now login to your Azure DevOps Services account and start tracking

Start Tracking

Features

One-Click Timer in Azure Boards

  • Timer button is integrated into each Azure DevOps Services work item
  • It takes a single click to start the timer
  • No need to stop before switching to another work item
One-Click Timer in Azure Boards

Backlinks to Azure DevOps Services from TMetric

  • Each time entry contains a backlink to an Azure DevOps Services work item
  • Azure DevOps projects are mapped to TMetric projects
Backlinks to Azure DevOps Services from TMetric

Accurate Reports & Billing

  • See the time of your team in one place
  • Group, sort, and filter reports
  • Export Azure DevOps time reports and invoice your clients
Accurate Reports & Billing

Better Team Productivity Tracking

  • Track who is working on which tasks, see active timers, and monitor progress across projects
  • Access detailed reports and analytics to identify productivity trends and bottlenecks
  • Desktop, browser, and mobile apps ensure every team member’s hours are logged accurately, even on the go
Better Team Productivity Tracking

Data-driven Project Management

  • Capture precise time spent on each task or project, providing a reliable foundation for project analysis
  • Track billable vs. non-billable hours and compare against project budgets to optimize costs and profitability
  • Compare team or individual productivity over time to optimize processes and improve efficiency
Data-driven Project Management

How to track time in Azure DevOps with TMetric

1. Locate timer button on an Azure DevOps Services work item

On the Backlog tab, select a required work item. A dialog window opens where you can view and edit the contents of the work item. You will see the Start timer button next to the title of the work item.

Locate timer button on an Azure DevOps Services work item

2. Start timer on a work item

Click the Start timer button and TMetric will start recording your Azure DevOps Services working time. Notice that the Start timer button changes to the Stop timer button and displays the time spent on the work item.

If you are the workspace owner or assigned admin in TMetric and start the timer for the first time, TMetric pulls out from Azure DevOps Services and adds to your TMetric workspace:

  • work item name
  • work item ID
  • project name

The corresponding time entry appears on the Time page in the TMetric web app. You can easily navigate back to the Azure DevOps Services work item simply by clicking the link icon next to the task name.

Start timer on a work item 

3. Edit time entry, if necessary

A time entry with an external task can be edited. You can edit the name of the task and change a project without losing a link to the Azure DevOps work item.

To disassociate the task from the Azure DevOps Services work item, click the cross icon next to the task name in the bottom right corner of the time entry editor.

Edit time entry

4. View a time report

Reports show the time from different external systems, as well as the time entered manually in TMetric. 

View a time report

TMetric is a great time tracking web app that allows you to control your time and stay productive throughout the day!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I track billable hours in Azure DevOps?

Yes, you can. With the TMetric extension, you can track billable hours in Azure DevOps. The Start timer button is added to each Azure DevOps work item. The time you spend is recorded in TMetric, and billable hours are visible in TMetric reports and timesheets.

Does Azure DevOps time tracking work for teams?

Yes, Azure DevOps time tracking works for teams when combined with TMetric - Azure DevOps provides the tasks, TMetric provides the team time tracking, billing, and reporting.

What kind of reports can I get from TMetric?

TMetric gives you a variety of reports to manage time, teams, and billing. Here are the main ones you can generate:

Does TMetric offer free time tracking in Azure DevOps?

Yes. TMetric’s free plan lets you track time in Azure DevOps via its browser extension. You’ll get basic tracking and reports for 2 users, but without billable rates, invoicing, or budgets.

Can I use Azure DevOps time tracking on desktop and mobile?

Yes, you can use Azure DevOps time tracking on both desktop and mobile, but the experience varies depending on the tool you use. With TMetric, full time tracking works seamlessly on both desktop and mobile.

How does TMetric differ from other Azure DevOps time tracking tools?

TMetric stands out among Azure DevOps time tracking tools by offering seamless integration, advanced reporting, and cross-platform tracking. Its browser extension adds a Start timer button directly to work items, allowing quick time tracking, while its iOS and Android apps let teams log hours on the go with full synchronization.

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