TimeTagger is a web-based time-tracking solution that can run locally on your NAS. It’s aimed at individuals and freelancers, and has the following features: Intuitive UI based around an interactive timeline. Lightweight feel by use of tags rather than projects. Reporting in PDF and CSV. Set daily/weekly/monthly targets. Integrated Pomodoro method (experimental). It’s responsive – it works well on small and large screens. Syncs between devices. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install TimeTagger on your UGREEN NAS using Docker & Portainer.

💡Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest TimeTagger v26.1.3 release.

💡Note: Check out my guide on how to Install TimeTagger on Your Synology NAS.

• STEP 1

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• STEP 2

Install Dockhand using my step by step guide. If you already have Dockhand installed on your UGREEN NAS, skip this STEP. Attention: Make sure you have installed the latest Dockhand version.

• STEP 3

Go to Files and open the docker folder. Inside the docker folder, create one new folder and name it timetagger. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Be careful to enter only lowercase, not uppercase letters.

• STEP 4

⚠️Mandatory: Add Read & Write Permissions to the Docker Folder.

• STEP 5

Launch your browser, then go to the TimeTagger Credential website by clicking on the blue link below.

🚀TIMETAGGER CREDENTIALS

Type in your own username and password in the apposite area. Copy the third code to clipboard. You will need this code later at STEP 6. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 6

Log into Portainer using your username and password. On the left sidebar in Portainer, click on Home then Live connect. Follow the instructions in the image below.

On the left sidebar in Portainer, click on Stacks then + Add stack. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 7

In the Name field type in timetagger. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Note: Copy Paste the code below in the Portainer Stacks Web editor.

services:
  timetagger:
    image: ghcr.io/almarklein/timetagger
    container_name: TimeTagger
    healthcheck:
      test: timeout 10s bash -c ':> /dev/tcp/127.0.0.1/80' || exit 1
      interval: 10s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 3
      start_period: 90s
    ports:
      - 6654:80
    volumes:
      - /volume1/docker/timetagger:/root/_timetagger:rw
    environment:
      TIMETAGGER_BIND: 0.0.0.0:80
      TIMETAGGER_DATADIR: /root/_timetagger
      TIMETAGGER_LOG_LEVEL: info
      TIMETAGGER_CREDENTIALS: marius:$$2a$$08$$PHnD0ejnpTOFqFZRZkP9a.Urj.hagPi9jgj.juueSPqC2VVJtCzfG
    restart: on-failure:5

Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for TIMETAGGER_CREDENTIALS and type in your own code that you have previously created at STEP 5.

• STEP 8

Scroll down on the page until you see a button named Deploy the stack. Click on it. Follow the instructions in the image below. The installation process can take up to a few minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection.

• STEP 9

If everything goes right, you will see the following message at the top right of your screen: “Success Stack successfully deployed“.

• STEP 10

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• STEP 11

The installation process can take up to a few minutes or less, seconds. It will depend on your Internet speed connection. Now open your browser and type in http://ugreen-ip-address:6654 If everything goes right, you will see the TimeTagger page. Click App. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 12

Click Login. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 13

Type in your own username and password that you have previously added at STEP 5. Click Submit. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 14

At the top left of the page, click the 3 horizontal lines then Settings. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 15

Choose your favorite settings. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 16

Your TimeTagger dashboard at a glance!

Enjoy TimeTagger on your UGREEN NAS!

🆘TROUBLESHOOTING

Note: If you want to run the TimeTagger container over HTTPS, check out How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS on Your UGREEN NAS.
🆙Note/Update/Container: How to Update Your Docker Containers on UGREEN NAS Using Portainer.
🐳Note: How to Create Docker Shortcuts on Desktop.
🆕Note: How to Update Portainer to the latest version.
🆕Note: How to Clean Docker.