Activity log overview and FAQ
An activity log for timesheets, approvals, and projects is available to accounts on our Premium plan. Administrators can enable the activity log from Settings > Modules.
This article covers how to enable and disable the activity log and includes information about the log generally. For more information about the specific data in the activity logs refer to:
Enabling the activity log
When the activity log is enabled, you’ll be able to access data for up to the past 6 months. Administrators can enable the activity log by taking the following steps:
- Head to Settings (top right).
- Only Administrators can view and change account settings.
- Scroll down to the Modules section and click Choose modules.
- Check the box next to Activity log.
- Click Save modules.
This will enable the activity log for everyone in the account. Then, you can head to Reports > Activity log to see the log.
Disabling the activity log
When you disable the activity log, it’ll be disabled for everyone in the account. Note that Harvest continues to keep track of actions taken in the account while the log is disabled, so if the log is enabled again, it will still show any actions taken within the last six months.
- Head to Settings (top right).
- Only Administrators can view and change account settings.
- Scroll down to the Modules section and click Choose modules.
- Uncheck the box next to Activity log.
- Save modules.
Activity log FAQ
How far back does the log go?
You’ll be able to access the last six months of data when viewing the activity log.
If you need a record of all activity that happens in the account, we recommend regularly exporting the log, since you won’t be able to access data older than six months.
What happens if I disable the log? Do I lose data?
You won’t lose any data if you disable the log—you can always enable it again to see any actions taken within the last six months, even during periods when the log was disabled.
Can I enable the log for certain people only?
No. To maintain transparency, when the activity log is enabled, it’s enabled for everyone in the account. However, the activity each person has access to in Reports > Activity log depends on their permission level in Harvest, as detailed in our articles on the different sections of the activity log:
Can I prevent people from seeing changes I make to their timesheet?
No. If you make changes to someone else’s timesheet, the person whose timesheet was edited can see those edits and who made them.
Can I prevent people from seeing changes I make to my own timesheet?
No. Any Administrator (and some Managers, depending on their specific permissions) can see all changes you make to your own timesheet.
Can I see when someone started/stopped a timer, even if the account's timer mode is set to duration?
Yes. If your account has the activity log enabled, you’ll be able to see exact timestamps for when you or a teammate started or stopped a timer regardless of the account’s timer mode.
What date, clock, and timezone settings does the log follow?
The date and time (12 or 24-hour clock) formats follow the account’s settings.
The log timezone follows your device timezone.