How to record Offline Time
RescueTime Premium users can record Offline Time activities in their reports. Offline Time includes activities like phone calls, in-person meetings, and reading offline materials.
There are two ways to enter offline time:
Offline Time Entry Page
Offline Time Pop-Up
Once your computer has gone idle for 5 or more minutes, you can be automatically prompted to enter offline activities.
Enable the Offline Time pop-up
- Visit the Enter Offline Time page.
- Select the Offline Time Settings tab.
- Under "Prompt to record offline time when you are away from your computer?" choose Enabled.
After you enable the Offline Time pop-up and once the computer has gone idle, a window will pop up asking you what you have been doing since you were last active on your computer. The pop-up includes six configurable choices for offline activities, which you can easily customize on the Offline Time page. You can choose from one of those activities or click Don't log this time if you don't want this time included in your reports.
On this page, you can also add additional activities if you need more by clicking the More Options button.
You can also disable the pop-up for one hour by clicking the " Dismiss for one hour" link.
Can I change when Offline Time is prompted?
Yes, you can change the time interval from the 5-minute default. Just select your frequency from the " Show the offline time pop up after" drop-down menu.
