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title: Time Tracking and Billing by the Hour in ClientHub Payments
description: Our new Time Tracking feature in ClientHub Payments allows you to track and bill clients by the hour down to the minute. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up and using this feature effectively.
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# Time Tracking and Billing by the Hour in ClientHub Payments

## Our new Time Tracking feature in ClientHub Payments allows you to track and bill clients by the hour down to the minute. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up and using this feature effectively.

Watch the video to learn how to use Time Tracking with Billable Hours in ClientHub, or see the written instructions below.

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### **Getting Started**

Before you begin, ensure that:

- You are logged into your portal at [app.countingworkspro.com](http://app.countingworkspro.com)
- Your **Payments** setup is complete
- Your **Paid Services** are configured

### **Tracking Time for a Client**

1. **Select a Customer** 
     - Navigate to the **Customer Detail** page.
     - Click on the **Track** button on the left panel.
2. **Start Tracking** 
     - A pop-up window will appear.
     - Select the service you want to track (e.g., **Tax Resolution**).
     - Click **Start Tracking** to begin logging billable time.
3. **Managing the Time Tracker** 
     - The time tracker window will appear on your screen.
     - Click the **Lock** button to pin the window in place.
     - Click the **Unlock** button to freely move it around your screen.
4. **Stop Tracking** 
     - When you’re finished, click **Stop Tracking** to log the recorded time.

### **Creating and Editing an Invoice**

1. **Generate an Invoice** 
     - Once tracking is stopped, the system will automatically generate an invoice.
     - The tracked time will appear.
2. **Edit the Invoice** 
     - Click the **Edit** button next to the tracked time to make adjustments.
     - Alternatively, edit the time directly on the invoice.
3. **Send the Invoice** 
     - Once all details are finalized, click **Send** to bill the client and receive payment.

### **Conclusion**

With **Time Tracking** in **Client Hub Payments**, you can efficiently bill clients by the hour down to the minute, ensuring accurate invoicing and seamless payments. Start using this feature today to streamline your billing process!

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