The Categories section allows you to organize your tracked apps and websites, making it easier to see exactly where your time goes. Note that it is accessible only to Company Owners or Company Administrators. Learn more about user roles here.
Pre-made categories
To get you started, DeskTime includes six default categories:
- E-mail, Social Media, Office apps, Entertainment, News, and Undefined.
Note! that you cannot edit or delete these pre-made categories! If you haven't yet created any custom categories, all apps and websites without an assigned category will go to this section.
Adding new categories
Want to get more specific? You can add as many custom categories as you need.
To add new categories, go to Settings → Categories and press Add New Category.
Name your category (e.g., Graphic Design or Client Meetings) and pick a color to keep your charts organized. Click Create
To delete a category, rename it or change the color of it, click Edit. (Pencil icon).
From there, you can either edit your custom category or delete it entirely.
Moving Apps Between Categories
To change apps from one category to another:
- Select the day when the app was last used
- Click on the app and assign it to a new category.
- Click Confirm