---
title: "Configure Automatic Timekeeping for the ServiceTitan Field Mobile App"
slug: "configure-automatic-timekeeping-in-fma"
tags: ["Area - Field Mobile App (FMA)", "Area - Payroll and Timekeeping", "Focus - Construction", "Focus - Service Replacement", "Role - Admin", "Role - Owner Admin", "Type - Commercial", "Type - Residential"]
updated: 2026-10-15T03:54:04Z
published: 2026-10-15T03:54:04Z
canonical: "help.servicetitan.com/configure-automatic-timekeeping-in-fma"
---

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# Configure Automatic Timekeeping for the ServiceTitan Field Mobile App

## Overview

Automatic Timekeeping tracks technician activity automatically in the Field Mobile App. When technicians tap **Dispatch** and **Arrive**, Automatic Timekeeping creates timesheet entries for them. When technicians choose a **Close Out** option, the timesheet ends.

To get started with Automatic Timekeeping, turn it on in your ServiceTitan Settings.

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#### Who uses this feature

- Administrators
- Applies to all business types

#### Feature configuration

- The Field Mobile App is optimized for iOS, iPadOS, and Android phones and tablets. For more, see [System requirements and mobile app information](/v1/docs/system-requirements).
- If you're using the Field Mobile App and need support, please contact [Technical Support](http://go.servicetitan.com/ask) (through the office) or reach out directly to [support@servicetitan.com](mailto:support@servicetitan.com).
- Account configuration is required to use Automatic Timekeeping. Please contact your Customer Success Manager (CSM) for details.

## Things to know

- [Flexible Timekeeping](/v1/docs/flexible-timekeeping) is required to use Automatic Timekeeping.
- An owner-level role is required to turn on automatic timekeeping in ServiceTitan Settings.

## Turn on Automatic Timekeeping

To connect technicians to Automatic Timekeeping:

1. Go to the top toolbar and click **Settings** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/icon-gnav-settings-inactive.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-27T05%3A57%3A24Z&se=2026-10-27T06%3A57%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=GdTaCj0bV3v%2BKD0iEhAOsViXSnS6YVtrKyfb0LOPEpI%3D).
2. In the side panel, go to **People** **>** **Payroll**.
3. On the *Payroll Settings* screen that opens, go to the *Advanced Settings* section and click **Edit** next to *Timesheet Connection*. ![Settings page showing payroll options and timesheet connection with edit buttons.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/configure-automatic-timekeeping-for-the-servicetitan-field-mobile-app-image-e6hd7pt4.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-27T05%3A57%3A24Z&se=2026-10-27T06%3A57%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=GdTaCj0bV3v%2BKD0iEhAOsViXSnS6YVtrKyfb0LOPEpI%3D)
4. On the *Timesheet Connection* screen that opens, select **Automatically Create Timesheets**. ![Settings page for automating timesheet creation with highlighted checkbox option.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/configure-automatic-timekeeping-for-the-servicetitan-field-mobile-app-image-2f6zq7ks.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-27T05%3A57%3A24Z&se=2026-10-27T06%3A57%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=GdTaCj0bV3v%2BKD0iEhAOsViXSnS6YVtrKyfb0LOPEpI%3D)
5. When finished, click **Save**.

## Want to learn more?

- See [Compare the different ways to use Flexible Timekeeping with the ServiceTitan Field Mobile App](/v1/docs/compare-the-ways-to-use-flexible-timekeeping-in-fma)