Get started with Harvest
Set up Harvest
Create your account and get started
Quick start
- Go to Time → Timesheet
- Click + Track time
- Select project and task
- Add a brief note
- Start timer (or enter duration manually)
N to create a new entry, ESC to close.
Writing good notes
| ✅ Good | ❌ Avoid |
|---|---|
| ”Implemented auth flow" | "Working" |
| "Fixed checkout CSS bug" | "Development" |
| "Reviewed PR #234” | (blank) |
Submit weekly
1
Go to Timesheet
Time → Timesheet
2
Submit
Click Submit week for approval
3
Confirm
Click again to confirm
Once approved, timesheets lock. Need changes after? Message Guga on Slack.
Common mistakes
- Leaving timers running overnight
- Submitting with a timer still running
- Waiting until Friday to log everything
- Vague or blank notes