# How to Enable Time Tracking in Jira

> To enable time tracking in Jira, click the top-right gear icon and select Issues under Jira settings. Scroll down to the Time tracking section in the left-hand menu and click it. Next, click Edit settings, then click Save to enable time tracking and help your team manage task time.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-enable-time-tracking-in-jira/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3d73ab56e05a00fe4f36/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click on the gear icon in the top-right corner of Jira.
2. Select 'Issues' under the 'Jira settings' section.
3. In the left-hand menu, scroll down to the 'Time tracking' section under 'Issue Features' and click on it.
4. Click 'Edit settings'.
5. Click on 'Save' to enable time tracking.
6. With time tracking enabled, your team can better manage and monitor the time spent on tasks, helping to ensure projects stay on schedule.