Parallel task or interrupts

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Post Title: Parallel task or interrupts

Your Question/Topic: I have a use case for parallel task or interrupts:

typically on an activity, one gets an interrupts (say at M minutes into the task) where we need to start a sub-task without stopping the main timer.

I would like to be able to start a timer for the interruption. We can call this a sub-timer.

The sub-task for the interruption ends afert INT minutes.

Here I would be able to do 2 things depending on the case:

  • the interruption is distinct from the main task. So the main timer would resume at M.
  • the interruption is linked to the main task. So the main timer would resume at M+INT.

Is this possible automatically?

Many tanks for any hint.

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Hey Arash, :wave:
Great question! Toggl Track doesn’t currently support automatic sub-timers or parallel timers, but there are a few ways you can track interruptions depending on your workflow:
Workarounds You Can Try:
1 Manual Sub-Timer Approach

  • Start your main task timer as usual.
  • When the interruption happens, start a new timer for the sub-task.
  • Once the sub-task ends, resume the main task (either from where you left off or by adding the interruption time, depending on your tracking preference).

2 Using Tags or Descriptions

  • Instead of creating a separate sub-task, you can tag or rename your time entry (e.g., “Task A – Interrupted by [Sub-task]“).
  • This keeps all time under one entry but still helps you track interruptions in reports.

I can see how a built-in sub-timer feature would be helpful! If this is something you’d love to see in Toggl Track, I can add it to our Feature Requests board—our team is always looking for ways to improve the experience. :hugs:
Thanks for posting! :toggl-heart2:

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I made an account just to say that I would LOVE the ability to run parallel timers. There are times where I’m working with 2 clients, and I need the ability for multiple timers to be running at the same time, with one or both going on or off freely.

Example/User story:
I am working on a project for Client A where I am on site, and on call. I start timer A when I arrive and begin working. Midway through the day I have some free time, so I start doing some work on my laptop for Client B, start timer B, and begin working. Throughout the day, I need to be able to turn on and off timer B without turning off timer A.

I love your app and have been recommending it to people for years! Please develop this feature if possible :slight_smile: