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# Register hours

Employees can register hours in two ways:

* on a work order
* through **Timesheets** for separate entries

Use the work order timer for job-related time.

Use **Timesheets** for time that does not belong to one work order.

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This page covers the shared mobile flow.

Use it for cross-platform guidance.

For screen-specific steps, use [iOS - OutSmart App](/mobile-app/ios-outsmart-app.md) or [Android - OutSmart NEXT](/mobile-app/android-outsmart-next.md).
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### Register hours on a work order

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### Open the work order

Open the correct work order in the app.
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### Start the timer

Tap **Start** when the work begins.

Choose **travel time** or **working time**.
{% endstep %}

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### Stop the timer

Tap **Stop** when you are done.

You can still adjust the details afterward if needed.
{% endstep %}

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### Finish the work order

Add any required materials, photos, or forms.

Then complete the work order and send it.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

After sending, the hours appear in the **BackOffice** under the work order **Work periods** section.

### Register hours through Timesheets

Use **Timesheets** for entries such as:

* internal meetings
* administrative work
* warehouse activities

You can also register expenses and mileage there when that is enabled.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Open Timesheets

Open **Timesheets** in the app.

If you do not see it, ask your administrator to enable it.
{% endstep %}

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### Create the entry

Create a new entry and choose the activity type.
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### Enter the time

Fill in the date, start time, and end time.

You can also use the timer.
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### Save

Save the entry so it becomes available in the **BackOffice**.
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### How hour types work

The app distinguishes between **working time** and **travel time**.

OutSmart can also apply the correct hour type automatically based on the day and time.

### FAQ

<details>

<summary>I do not see Timesheets in the app. What should I do?</summary>

The module must be enabled in the app settings for that employee.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can I register hours for a colleague?</summary>

That depends on your setup.

Some accounts allow employees to register time for other team members.

</details>

<details>

<summary>What is the difference between work time and travel time?</summary>

Work time is time spent on the job.

Travel time is time spent travelling to and from the customer.

</details>

### Related topics

* [What is the OutSmart mobile app?](/mobile-app/general-mobile-app/what-is-the-outsmart-mobile-app.md)
* [Complete a work order](/mobile-app/general-mobile-app/complete-a-work-order.md)
* [Paired devices](/mobile-app/general-mobile-app/paired-devices.md)
* [What is Timesheets?](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/timesheets/what-is-timesheets.md)
* [Device policies and settings](/mobile-app/general-mobile-app/device-policies-and-settings.md)


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