I recorded a quick example of what I'm looking for: https://us06web.zoom.us/clips/share/A2F3MRY2bXQ4cExxbFFidWZoZXhOOEdlNU9RAQ

When users move their task to inprogress, the time track should start automatically. When they move to done status, the time track should be completed.

I wonder why this is still not working?

Currently, it’s not possible to copy or transfer the monitored (tracked) time when creating a new task through an automation.

It would be very helpful to include this variable among the available automation options so that the tracked time from an existing task can be automatically duplicated or referenced when generating a new one.

This improvement would significantly streamline workflows involving recurring or derivative tasks, reducing the need to manually re-enter tracked time data.

Use cases:

• Automatically create subtasks while keeping the tracked time from the parent task.

• Copy tracked time for reporting, billing, or analytical purposes.

I’d like to request a new automation action for ClickUp: the ability to automatically start and stop the time tracking timer when a task or subtask changes status.

This feature would be extremely helpful for teams that want to ensure accurate time tracking without relying on manual input. For example, when a task moves to an “In Progress” status, the timer would start automatically, making it easier to track billable hours and productivity. And when it moves to a "Completed" status it would stop the timer.

Currently, automations can trigger on status changes, but there isn’t an action to start the timer. Adding this option would streamline workflows and reduce the risk of missed time entries.

It would be really helpful if we could have a way to automatically start the "time tracked" field when something happens. It would help us measure the time we needed to respond to a customer's request and make an average response time and etc.

When changing the status from a task to complete its useful to automatically stop the time tracking on the task. In this way you won't forget the time tracking.

Automation when task moves into "work on now" for example & then stops when moved out of that status. With a pop up asking is billable or not, etc.

Save the time to manual track & risk of forgetting, etc.

I would like to formally request an improvement to ClickUp’s automation capabilities regarding time tracking.

My goal is simple: when any member of my team changes a task status to “Doing”, the time tracking should automatically start. When the status changes to any other status, the time tracking should automatically stop.

I have tried multiple approaches inside ClickUp. I checked native Automations, tested ClickUp AI, and even explored the platform’s internal agents, but there is currently no native option that supports this workflow.

About a year ago, I submitted a similar request in the creative support/feature request area. Many other users have requested the same functionality, yet there has been no progress. This is a very simple and practical feature that could easily be integrated into the existing automation system.

As a workaround, I attempted to build this using the API through external tools like Make. I managed to create a scenario, but it became extremely complex to maintain and scale.

I have a team of approximately 20 members who need this functionality working properly to improve daily activity tracking and operational efficiency.

This automation would significantly improve time accuracy, reduce manual errors, and simplify workflow management.

Please consider prioritizing this feature in the automation roadmap.