{"id":34686,"date":"2025-01-22T11:37:47","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T11:37:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/?p=34686"},"modified":"2025-01-22T11:41:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T11:41:48","slug":"asana-time-tracking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/asana-time-tracking","title":{"rendered":"Asana Time Tracking: Native Timer vs. Time Tracking Integrations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Asana is one of the world\u2019s most popular project management tools, complete with flying unicorns and other celebration creatures that whizz across the screen as you blitz through your to-do list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/investors.asana.com\/news-releases\/news-release-details\/asana-announces-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-year-2024-results#:~:text=About%20Asana,capacity%20planning%2C%20to%20product%20launches.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More than 150,000 organizations<\/a> worldwide use Asana to manage their workload, improve efficiency and profitability, and delight customers. And what better way to influence all of those things than tracking time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana added a built-in time tracker to its software in 2022, allowing users to add\u00a0time entries\u00a0for\u00a0tasks and projects. A few years on, the dust has settled, and we\u2019re asking \u2014 is it any good? Or&#8230;.should you use external time trackers for Asana tasks instead? Our quick guide helps you decide for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TL;DR \u2014 Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Asana is a <strong>project management platform with a\u00a0native time tracking app<\/strong>\u00a0and integrations with third-party time tracking platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>native Asana time tracking features are limited <\/strong>and only allow manual\u00a0time entry,\u00a0which can cause issues with accuracy and reporting. They are also only available in the Advanced plan at $24.99 per user\/mo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>large selection of third-party time tracking apps sync with Asana<\/strong>, such as Toggl Track, Everhour, Hubstaff, Clockify,\u00a0and\u00a0Harvest. Some are free, some are paid, and all offer extended functionality compared to the native Asana app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Toggl Track is the best way to track time in\u00a0Asana<\/strong>\u00a0because of its ease of use, detailed reporting, customizable\u00a0workflows, two-way data sync, and affordable\u00a0pricing\u00a0plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:\u00a0<\/strong>This is our app. With over 5 million users across 120 countries and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/toggl-track\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\">1,500 reviews on G2<\/a>\u00a0alone, we believe we&#8217;re one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/best-time-tracking-apps\">best time tracking apps<\/a> out there. We hope you do, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Asana\u2019s native time tracking features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To activate <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/what-is-time-tracking\">time tracking<\/a> in Asana, head to a new project in your dashboard and click \u201cCustomize.&#8221; You can then add a custom field for the project. You want to choose two options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Actual time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These fields will now appear on each task and subtask within that project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the \u201cEstimated time\u201d field, you enter how much time you <em>think <\/em>a task will take in hours and minutes. In the \u201cActual time\u201d field, you manually enter how much time a task\u00a0took. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users can retroactively fill in how much time they worked on a task. But this causes several problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>First, there is a lot of guesstimation<\/strong>, and the users typically don\u2019t add the precise time they spent working on something. When you bill clients at $200\/hour, a few minutes daily can make a significant difference every month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Second, adopting this feature can be very slow<\/strong>\u00a0because this\u00a0time tracking method isn&#8217;t very intuitive. <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">It can<\/span> be difficult to <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/how-to-get-employees-to-track-time\">get employees to track their time<\/a>\u00a0this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of these issues,<strong> the reports you produce will rarely be accurate.<\/strong>\u00a0While it may fit the bill for basic internal\u00a0time tracking, it won\u2019t meet the standards of many clients and companies requiring more detailed, customized reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the biggest issue is <strong>these time tracking features are only available in the Advanced Asana plan<\/strong>, which costs $24.99 per user\/mo, when billed annually.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"mb-8 top-tip\">\n            \n                            <span class=\"flex items-center text-dark-purple-100 opacity-60 uppercase mb-2 text-sm font-bold\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"!w-6 !h-6 !object-contain mr-2\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/toggl-mjtweaver\/img\/brain.png\" alt=\"Top tips to enlarge those brains\" aria-label=\"Top tips to enlarge those brains\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" loading=\"lazy\">    \n                    <span>Top tip:<\/span>\n                <\/span>\n            \n            <div class=\"bg-yellow-30 border-t-[3px] border-yellow-100 px-6 pt-6 pb-2\"><p>You can get much more value from a cheaper Asana plan and a third-party integration for time tracking instead, but more on that later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages and limitations of Asana\u2019s native timer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana\u2019s native timer may be good enough for users who require basic\u00a0time-tracking\u00a0capabilities. Here are some of its primary advantages and disadvantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>\u2705 Pros<\/th><th>\u274c Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 Ease of use<br>\u2022 Seamless integration with other Asana features<br>\u2022 Cost-effectiveness (if you are already on the Advanced plan)<\/td><td>\u2022 Potential issues with entering time manually<br>\u2022 The lack of advanced reports (especially for service providers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/asana\/reviews\/asana-review-8117097\" target=\"_blank\">as one reviewer states<\/a>)<br>\u2022 No customization options<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, Asana is a project management app with a time tracking add-on rather than a standalone <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/best-time-tracking-apps\">time tracking app<\/a>. As such, the native integration covers the basics well, but don\u2019t expect advanced features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best time tracking apps to integrate with Asana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Asana is an exceptional project management app with some native time tracking features, it wasn&#8217;t purposely built for time tracking. For advanced users, the native function for Asana projects may lack features for advanced time tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The great news is that due to Asana\u2019s popularity, there are many integrations with dedicated time tracking platforms. Here are some of the best Asana integrations for time tracking you can try in 2025, complete with our personal review of each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toggl Track<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Toggl Track offers two ways to integrate with Asana. The native integration is available to free users of both apps and allows you to track time for tasks and projects in Asana. To import data from Asana to Toggl Track, you\u2019ll need a paid Toggl Track plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the key features of this integration include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automatic data synchronization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detailed, fully customizable reporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Idle detection and Pomodoro timer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Edge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embedded timer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <div class=\"mb-8 top-tip\">\n            \n                            <span class=\"flex items-center text-dark-purple-100 opacity-60 uppercase mb-2 text-sm font-bold\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"!w-6 !h-6 !object-contain mr-2\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/toggl-mjtweaver\/img\/brain.png\" alt=\"Top tips to enlarge those brains\" aria-label=\"Top tips to enlarge those brains\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" loading=\"lazy\">    \n                    <span>Top tip:<\/span>\n                <\/span>\n            \n            <div class=\"bg-yellow-30 border-t-[3px] border-yellow-100 px-6 pt-6 pb-2\"><p>The native integration is free, and installation takes a few minutes. Learn more about Toggl Track&#8217;s free Asana time tracking integration <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/track\/asana-time-tracking\/?tab=native\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Everhour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everhour has a robust integration with Asana that synchronizes information between the two apps. After quick installation, you\u2019ll see Everhour controls embedded in the Asana interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the key features for this integration include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regular synchronization of data from and to Asana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom reports with fields of your own choice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project budgeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-click timesheets for all employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hubstaff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This time tracker comes with a free 14-day trial, during which you can check out the Asana integration for free. It comes with a large feature set, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>20+ different report types<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setting project budgets and hourly limits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detailed overviews: apps most used, time spent on projects, and many other customizable reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional screenshots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clockify<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify offers a generous free plan to explore its\u00a0Asana\u00a0integration. However, since\u00a0Clockify\u2019s sister company has a\u00a0project management\u00a0app, its integration is not as robust as some other competitors on this list. Features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Native time tracking in Asana\u2019s interface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser, mobile, and desktop app support (you\u2019ll start timers in one place and stop them someplace else)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time reports (but only in the web version of the app)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harvest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly to Clockify, the Asana integration for Harvest exists, but it\u2019s not the most advanced. Some of your capabilities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tracking time directly from Asana with a Harvest button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Importing projects and people from Asana to Harvest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <div class=\"mb-8 top-tip\">\n            \n                            <span class=\"flex items-center text-dark-purple-100 opacity-60 uppercase mb-2 text-sm font-bold\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"!w-6 !h-6 !object-contain mr-2\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/toggl-mjtweaver\/img\/brain.png\" alt=\"Top tips to enlarge those brains\" aria-label=\"Top tips to enlarge those brains\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" loading=\"lazy\">    \n                    <span>Top tip:<\/span>\n                <\/span>\n            \n            <div class=\"bg-yellow-30 border-t-[3px] border-yellow-100 px-6 pt-6 pb-2\"><p>You can try Harvest for free for 30 days, with the Asana integration included.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing the best time tracking solution for your needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure which time tracking platform to integrate with Asana? Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide on what to keep in mind before purchasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The team size<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to track time in Asana with third-party integration, you\u2019re purchasing a completely new tool. You should determine how many <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/track\/employee-time-tracking\">employees will track their time<\/a> and what kind of pricing plan you fit into.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"mb-8 top-tip\">\n            \n                            <span class=\"flex items-center text-dark-purple-100 opacity-60 uppercase mb-2 text-sm font-bold\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"!w-6 !h-6 !object-contain mr-2\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/toggl-mjtweaver\/img\/brain.png\" alt=\"Top tips to enlarge those brains\" aria-label=\"Top tips to enlarge those brains\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" loading=\"lazy\">    \n                    <span>Top tip:<\/span>\n                <\/span>\n            \n            <div class=\"bg-yellow-30 border-t-[3px] border-yellow-100 px-6 pt-6 pb-2\"><p>To start tracking time in Asana, you\u2019ll need a paid account. With third-party integration, you\u2019ll need to pay for both tools, so carefully weigh out the costs first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The project complexity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on what you use your Asana account for, you\u2019ll have different time tracking needs. For example, if you work in an in-house team, you may need a simple start-stop timer&nbsp;and straightforward&nbsp;time reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if you run an agency or work in a more complex environment, you may need timesheets, real-time insights on tasks and projects, additional invoicing tools, and more. Research the feature set of the&nbsp;time tracking app,&nbsp;and, ideally, try the free trial before committing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your reporting needs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on who reads your time tracking reports, they\u2019ll need different levels of detail. For example, a simple breakdown of time entries may be enough for a manager who wants a high-level overview of ongoing tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, an enterprise or <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/agency-time-tracking-software\">agency client needs time tracking<\/a> with more granularity, such as tasks and&nbsp;subtasks, a breakdown of&nbsp;billable&nbsp;hours, the type of work done, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"mb-8 top-tip\">\n            \n                            <span class=\"flex items-center text-dark-purple-100 opacity-60 uppercase mb-2 text-sm font-bold\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"!w-6 !h-6 !object-contain mr-2\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/toggl-mjtweaver\/img\/brain.png\" alt=\"Top tips to enlarge those brains\" aria-label=\"Top tips to enlarge those brains\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" loading=\"lazy\">    \n                    <span>Top tip:<\/span>\n                <\/span>\n            \n            <div class=\"bg-yellow-30 border-t-[3px] border-yellow-100 px-6 pt-6 pb-2\"><p>Before trying out the Asana integration for your chosen time tracking platform, try it out on its own to see what kind of reports it can deliver and what level of customization is available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The browser extension options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you work on many tasks daily, jumping back and forth between windows and apps can, ironically, be time-consuming. This is why most good time tracking platforms come with browser extensions. You can start and stop the timer in the browser and choose what type of task you\u2019re tracking time for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, Toggl Track has a browser extension for <a href=\"https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/toggl-track-productivity\/oejgccbfbmkkpaidnkphaiaecficdnfn?pli=1\" target=\"_blank\">Chrome<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/addons.mozilla.org\/en-GB\/firefox\/addon\/toggl-button-time-tracker\/\" target=\"_blank\">Firefox<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/microsoftedge.microsoft.com\/addons\/detail\/toggl-track-productivity\/nafkedmdnkdelpddmlkllfgdcpkelehh\" target=\"_blank\">Edge<\/a>. The installation takes just a few minutes, and you can start using both apps in sync (we&#8217;ll even walk you through how to do just that below!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical tips for time tracking in Asana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already use Asana and want to make your workflows even better with time tracking, we have some practical advice for everyone, from beginners to pros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set up time tracking properly in the native app<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When using the native Asana time tracking app, click on \u201cCustomize\u201d in the top right corner of a task and choose \u201cTime tracking.&#8221; This lets you add \u201cEstimated time\u201d and \u201cActual time\u201d as a custom field for each task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monitor your progress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regularly compare the estimated and actual times for your tasks. This lets you see if your predictions are off and allows you to make more accurate predictions in the future. As a result, you become better at quoting potential clients, <em>and <\/em>you avoid <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/project-scope-creep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"scope creep\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1914\">scope creep<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Provide training before starting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your team members may be experts at project and task management in Asana, but they could be new to tracking time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, explain the value of time tracking. Most importantly, explain that you\u2019re doing it to increase efficiency and productivity and <em>not <\/em>to spy and micromanage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then walk the team through the integration. Cover how it works, where they can find the reports, who else reads them, and how the learnings will be used for task and work management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay consistent with time tracking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Time tracking only works if it becomes a second-nature habit for your team. Encourage your team to track their time for all types of tasks, from the moment they turn on their devices until they log off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This lets you find patterns, distinguish between <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/billable-vs-non-billable\">billable and non-billable hours<\/a>, bill clients more accurately, and much more. If someone on your team forgets to track their time, adding hours manually later on is fairly easy, whether with the native Asana app or integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toggl Track \ud83e\udd1d Asana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Toggl Track\u2019s integration with Asana is completely free, and you can try it out with a free account on both platforms. It comes with a host of other benefits compared to the native Asana time tracking app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to use, and the reporting capabilities are much more advanced. Toggl Track isn\u2019t just a great fit for Asana, either. It also supports other project management apps such as Trello, Todoist, and Jira, as well as 100+ other online apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottom line? Asana and Toggl Track are great apps on their own, but combined, they can increase your productivity, efficiency, and profitability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sign up for a <a href=\"https:\/\/track.toggl.com\/timer\" target=\"_blank\">free Toggl Track account<\/a> today to see the two apps in action. If you need help setting up the Asana and Toggl Track integration, just follow the instructions below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tracking time in Asana with the Toggl Track web app<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the first of two ways to track time in Asana with Toggl Track. It shouldn&#8217;t take more than 60 seconds to get up and running!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Create a free Toggl Track account<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toggl Track<\/a> and sign up for your free account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Toggl-Homepage-Sign-up-1024x497.png\" alt=\"Toggl Homepage Sign up\" class=\"wp-image-56200\" style=\"width:840px;height:412px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Toggl-Homepage-Sign-up-1024x497.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Toggl-Homepage-Sign-up-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Toggl-Homepage-Sign-up-768x373.png 768w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Toggl-Homepage-Sign-up-1536x745.png 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Toggl-Homepage-Sign-up-746x362.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Toggl-Homepage-Sign-up-1152x559.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Toggl-Homepage-Sign-up-1500x728.png 1500w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Toggl-Homepage-Sign-up-112x54.png 112w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Toggl-Homepage-Sign-up.png 1910w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Go to the integrations page<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Log in to your account and go to the Integrations page in the side menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-1024x487.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Toggl Track web app setting up Asana integration\" class=\"wp-image-34705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-1024x487.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-1536x730.png 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-2048x973.png 2048w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-746x354.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-1152x547.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-1500x713.png 1500w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-112x53.png 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Enable the Asana integration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll down to the list of native integrations and click &#8216;Get started&#8217; next to Asana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-2-1024x288.png\" alt=\"Choosing Asana integration in Toggl Track\" class=\"wp-image-34706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-2-1024x288.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-2-300x84.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-2-1536x432.png 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-2-2048x576.png 2048w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-2-746x210.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-2-1152x324.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-2-1500x422.png 1500w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-2-112x31.png 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the &#8216;Enable&#8217; button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-3-1024x326.png\" alt=\"How to enable Asana integration in Toggl Track\" class=\"wp-image-34707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-3-1024x326.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-3-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-3-1536x489.png 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-3-2048x652.png 2048w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-3-746x237.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-3-1152x367.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-3-1500x477.png 1500w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-of-Toggl-Track-web-app-setting-up-Asana-integration-3-112x36.png 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Log in to your Asana account<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve clicked enable, you will be asked to log in to your Asana account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-login-screen-1024x530.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of login page Toggl Track integration with Asana\" class=\"wp-image-34708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-login-screen-1024x530.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-login-screen-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-login-screen-1536x795.png 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-login-screen-2048x1060.png 2048w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-login-screen-746x386.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-login-screen-1152x596.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-login-screen-1500x777.png 1500w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-login-screen-112x58.png 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click &#8216;Allow&#8217; once you&#8217;ve signed in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"521\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Toggl-Track-and-Asana-time-tracking-integration-permission-page-1024x521.png\" alt=\"Toggl Track and Asana time tracking integration permission page\" class=\"wp-image-34709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Toggl-Track-and-Asana-time-tracking-integration-permission-page-1024x521.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Toggl-Track-and-Asana-time-tracking-integration-permission-page-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Toggl-Track-and-Asana-time-tracking-integration-permission-page-1536x781.png 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Toggl-Track-and-Asana-time-tracking-integration-permission-page-2048x1041.png 2048w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Toggl-Track-and-Asana-time-tracking-integration-permission-page-746x379.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Toggl-Track-and-Asana-time-tracking-integration-permission-page-1152x586.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Toggl-Track-and-Asana-time-tracking-integration-permission-page-1500x763.png 1500w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Toggl-Track-and-Asana-time-tracking-integration-permission-page-112x57.png 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Head back to Toggl Track and click on the\u00a0<strong>\u201cSync Now\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0button to manually sync users, projects, and tasks to keep your data in Toggl Track up to date. This will push all of your Asana projects and tasks into Toggl Track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-sync-page-1024x476.png\" alt=\"Asana and Toggl Track sync page\" class=\"wp-image-34710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-sync-page-1024x476.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-sync-page-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-sync-page-1536x714.png 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-sync-page-2048x952.png 2048w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-sync-page-746x347.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-sync-page-1152x536.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-sync-page-1500x698.png 1500w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-sync-page-112x52.png 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Start tracking with Asana<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can then quickly start tracking time on any task within a project right inside Toggl Track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"626\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1622 \/ 626;\" width=\"1622\" autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-tasks-in-Toggl-Track.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tracking time in Asana with the Toggl Track Chrome extension<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Toggl Track&#8217;s free browser extensions embed a Toggl Track timer into the interface of more than 100 apps, allowing you to track time within the app itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With additional features like a pomodoro timer and idle detection, it&#8217;s the ultimate tool for maximizing productivity and streamlining time tracking into your workflow without needing to jump between tools. Here&#8217;s how you can start tracking time in Asana with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> This is the exact step-by-step guide for our <a href=\"https:\/\/addons.mozilla.org\/en-GB\/firefox\/addon\/toggl-button-time-tracker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Firefox add-on<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Install the Toggl Track chrome extension<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to the Chrome web store and add the <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/toggl-track-productivity\/oejgccbfbmkkpaidnkphaiaecficdnfn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toggl Track Chrome extension<\/a> to your browser. Note that you may be asked to log in to your Toggl Track account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/toggl-track-productivity\/oejgccbfbmkkpaidnkphaiaecficdnfn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-Chrome-web-store-and-Toggl-Track-extension-1024x505.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Toggl Track chrome extension page\" class=\"wp-image-34717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-Chrome-web-store-and-Toggl-Track-extension-1024x505.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-Chrome-web-store-and-Toggl-Track-extension-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-Chrome-web-store-and-Toggl-Track-extension-746x368.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-Chrome-web-store-and-Toggl-Track-extension-1152x568.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-Chrome-web-store-and-Toggl-Track-extension-112x55.png 112w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-Chrome-web-store-and-Toggl-Track-extension.png 1378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Enable the Asana time tracking integration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the Chrome extension in your browser and then click on the settings icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"521\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-Chrome-extension-screenshot-2-1024x521.png\" alt=\"Asana and Toggl Track Chrome extension\" class=\"wp-image-34721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-Chrome-extension-screenshot-2-1024x521.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-Chrome-extension-screenshot-2-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-Chrome-extension-screenshot-2-1536x782.png 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-Chrome-extension-screenshot-2-2048x1043.png 2048w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-Chrome-extension-screenshot-2-746x380.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-Chrome-extension-screenshot-2-1152x587.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-Chrome-extension-screenshot-2-1500x764.png 1500w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-Chrome-extension-screenshot-2-112x57.png 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to the &#8216;Integrations&#8217; page, check the box next to &#8216;Asana &#8211; app.asana.com,&#8217; and allow access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-Chrome-extension-screenshot-2-2-1024x435.png\" alt=\"Asana and Toggl Track Chrome extension setup\" class=\"wp-image-34723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-Chrome-extension-screenshot-2-2-1024x435.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-Chrome-extension-screenshot-2-2-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-Chrome-extension-screenshot-2-2-1536x653.png 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-Chrome-extension-screenshot-2-2-2048x871.png 2048w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-Chrome-extension-screenshot-2-2-746x317.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-Chrome-extension-screenshot-2-2-1152x490.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-Chrome-extension-screenshot-2-2-1500x638.png 1500w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-and-Toggl-Track-Chrome-extension-screenshot-2-2-112x48.png 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Start tracking time in Asana<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Head over to your Asana dashboard and hit refresh. You should now notice a small Toggl Track icon next to your tasks in Asana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-dashbaord-with-Toggl-Track-integration-1024x357.png\" alt=\"Asana dashboard with Toggl Track integration active\" class=\"wp-image-34726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-dashbaord-with-Toggl-Track-integration-1024x357.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-dashbaord-with-Toggl-Track-integration-300x105.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-dashbaord-with-Toggl-Track-integration-1536x536.png 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-dashbaord-with-Toggl-Track-integration-2048x714.png 2048w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-dashbaord-with-Toggl-Track-integration-746x260.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-dashbaord-with-Toggl-Track-integration-1152x402.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-dashbaord-with-Toggl-Track-integration-1500x523.png 1500w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-dashbaord-with-Toggl-Track-integration-112x39.png 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the icon, and a Toggl Track pop-up will appear. Your task name will become the time entry description in Toggl Track, and the project will automatically be filled. The example below shows that &#8216;SEO Campaign&#8217; is the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-dashbaord-with-Toggl-Track-integration-2-1024x453.png\" alt=\"Asana dashboard with Toggl Track time entry\" class=\"wp-image-34727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-dashbaord-with-Toggl-Track-integration-2-1024x453.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-dashbaord-with-Toggl-Track-integration-2-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-dashbaord-with-Toggl-Track-integration-2-1536x680.png 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-dashbaord-with-Toggl-Track-integration-2-2048x907.png 2048w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-dashbaord-with-Toggl-Track-integration-2-746x330.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-dashbaord-with-Toggl-Track-integration-2-1152x510.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-dashbaord-with-Toggl-Track-integration-2-1500x664.png 1500w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Asana-dashbaord-with-Toggl-Track-integration-2-112x50.png 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This will start the timer in Toggl Track straight away. Want to stop the timer for any given task? You have two options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first is to click the Toggl Track icon in your dashboard. 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