Time Tracking
How does the desktop time tracker work?
Corcava's desktop application integrates with your account to provide automatic time tracking. Once connected via API authentication, you can select projects and tasks, then use start/stop/continue functionality to track time. The app can optionally capture screenshots during tracking for work verification and supports both automatic and manual time entry modes.
Can I control who sees my time tracking screenshots?
Yes, Corcava has comprehensive screenshot privacy controls. You can configure role-based access to screenshots, control whether screenshots are captured at all, and decide which team members or clients can view them. Screenshots can optionally be shared with clients through the client portal, but this is entirely configurable.
Can I add time manually instead of using the tracker?
Yes, you can add time entries manually through the MyWork interface. Simply select the project, specify start and end times, add optional notes and context, and save. The system includes validation to prevent overlapping time entries and enforces a 10-minute minimum interval.
Can I set time estimates for tasks?
Yes, you can add time estimates to tasks for budget tracking. Tasks include estimate fields that you can use to plan project timelines and compare estimated vs actual time spent. This helps with project profitability analysis and resource planning.
How do I set billing rates for time tracking?
Corcava supports flexible billing rates at multiple levels. You can set default rates per team member, override rates for specific projects, track rate history over time, and apply different rates for different types of work. The system warns you about missing bill rates on the dashboard.
How do I see time that hasn't been billed yet?
Corcava tracks uninvoiced time across all projects, making it easy to identify work that hasn't been billed to clients yet. Financial reports show separate 'Spent' and 'Billed' columns so you can quickly spot revenue opportunities and ensure all billable time is invoiced.
Does Corcava detect time tracking fraud?
Advanced fraud detection is coming in Time Tracking 2.0 (Q1 2026) with features including identifying suspicious time entries and screenshot patterns, automatic inactivity detection, AI screenshot analysis for activity categorization, productivity insights with recommendations, and advanced reporting on time usage patterns.
Can I set different billing rates for different projects?
Yes! Corcava supports flexible project-specific billing rates. You can set different rates per project to accommodate retainer clients, long-term contracts, or negotiated rates. The system tracks rate history over time and manages rate changes transparently.