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title: "Add Work Times Manually"
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# Add Work Times Manually

How to add work times manually

It's time to create your first work record in TimeChief!

You have two options:

-   create a record manually
    
-   create a record by clocking in
    

In this article, we'll guide you through the steps to add work times manually.

## 1\. Open the TimeChief App

-   Start by launching the TimeChief app on your device.
    

## 2\. Tap the Plus Button

-   On the **main screen**, you'll see an overview of your week. To create a new work record, tap the **\+ button** on the bottom right corner of your screen or tap the **\+ button** on a desired day.
    

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## 3\. Select Add Times Manually

-   In the options that appear, select **Add times manually** to enter your work hours manually.
    

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## 4\. Adjust the Template Data

-   If you have a template set up, you’ll see the default data populated. You can adjust this information as needed to reflect your actual work times.
    
-   To adjust your working hours, tap on the starting or ending time displayed in the record.
    
-   A time selector will appear, allowing you to change the time as needed. Adjust the time to reflect your actual work hours.
    
-   In the same way, you can change the date of your record.
    

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## 5\. Add Additional Details

-   Enhance your work record by adding, for example:  
      
    **Notes:** Briefly describe the work done.  
    **Images:** Attach any relevant pictures related to your work.  
    **Expenses:** Log any expenses incurred during your work.  
    **Tags:** Add tags to categorize your work for easier tracking.
    

## 6\. Save Your Record

-   Once you've entered all the necessary details, tap **Save** in the top-right corner to store your work record.
    

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After creating your work record, you'll see it on the main screen. Tap on it to see the details.

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