--- title: "Use Simple Timekeeping in the ServiceTitan Field Mobile App" slug: "use-simple-timekeeping-in-the-servicetitan-field-mobile-app" tags: ["Area - Field Mobile App (FMA)", "Role - Technician", "Type - Residential", "Type - Commercial", "Focus - Service Replacement"] updated: 2026-10-15T03:55:51Z published: 2026-10-15T03:55:51Z canonical: "help.servicetitan.com/use-simple-timekeeping-in-the-servicetitan-field-mobile-app" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.servicetitan.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Use Simple Timekeeping in the ServiceTitan Field Mobile App ## Overview Use Simple Timekeeping to clock in, take meal breaks, and clock out for the day with a single tap from the *Time* screen in the Field Mobile App. There's no activity list and no **Dispatch > Arrive** logic—just **Clock In**, **Meal Break**, and **Clock Out**. This option is a good fit for technicians who don't need to log different timesheet activities such as *Driving*, *Working*, or custom activities. > [!TIP] > **Tip:** If the video doesn't play in full screen, tap **More** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/icon-more-horiz.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T08%3A03%3A01Z&se=2026-11-12T09%3A03%3A01Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ItV0uhs2iCmTll1NxW%2BjCrBTxes39b7ZLxKiK0dO5So%3D) then **Fit Screen** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/icon-fit-screen.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T08%3A03%3A01Z&se=2026-11-12T09%3A03%3A01Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ItV0uhs2iCmTll1NxW%2BjCrBTxes39b7ZLxKiK0dO5So%3D). [KB - Use Automatic Timekeeping in the Field Mobile App Video](https://fast.wistia.net/embed/iframe/kg5t3mega1?web_component=true&seo=true&videoFoam=false) --- ### #### Who uses this feature - Technicians - Primarily benefits Residential Service and Replacement business types and Commercial Service and Replacement business types - Applies to all trades #### 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 and office setup are required to use this feature. Please contact your office for details. - The *Allow Clock In/Clock Out* permission is required to use this feature. Please contact your office for details. ## Things to know - Simple Timekeeping is one of four ways to track time with Flexible Timekeeping in the Field Mobile App. For 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). - Different technicians in the same business unit can be assigned different Flexible Timekeeping methods based on their roles. For example, some technicians might be on Continuous Timekeeping while others are on Simple Timekeeping. Your office assigns the method that fits each technician's day. - If you allow your location to be tracked for the Field Mobile App in your device settings, your location is captured automatically each time you clock in and clock out. - If you don't clock out at the end of the day, you're automatically clocked out at midnight. - When you clock out while a meal break is active, the meal break ends automatically. ## Best practices - Clock in at the beginning of your work day and clock out at the end of your work day so your hours are logged accurately. - If you take a meal break, end the meal break before you clock out for the day to keep your timesheet clean. If you forget, your meal break ends automatically when you clock out. ## Clock in with Simple Timekeeping in the Field Mobile App 1. Open the Field Mobile App and tap **Time** ![A simple icon in the shape of a clock.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/icon-access-time.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T08%3A03%3A01Z&se=2026-11-12T09%3A03%3A01Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ItV0uhs2iCmTll1NxW%2BjCrBTxes39b7ZLxKiK0dO5So%3D). 2. On the *Time* screen, tap **Clock In** when you're ready to start your work day. > [!NOTE] > **Note:** If you clocked out the previous day, the *Time* screen displays your last clock-out time so you can see when your previous day ended. ## Take a meal break with Simple Timekeeping in the Field Mobile App 1. While clocked in, tap **Start** next to *Meal Break* on the *Time* screen.![User interface showing clocked in status and meal break options for timesheet management.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/image-1782913420958.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T08%3A03%3A01Z&se=2026-11-12T09%3A03%3A01Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ItV0uhs2iCmTll1NxW%2BjCrBTxes39b7ZLxKiK0dO5So%3D) 2. When you're ready to end your meal break, tap **End**. You're returned to the clocked-in state. ## Clock out with Simple Timekeeping in the Field Mobile App 1. When you're ready to end your work day, tap **Clock Out** on the *Time* screen. ![User interface showing clocked in status and options to clock out or start activities.](https://cdn.document360.io/961862ab-d0f2-4d91-bb62-a62ee8184eff/Images/Documentation/image-1782913436288.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T08%3A03%3A01Z&se=2026-11-12T09%3A03%3A01Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=ItV0uhs2iCmTll1NxW%2BjCrBTxes39b7ZLxKiK0dO5So%3D) > [!NOTE] > **Note:** If you're on a meal break when you tap **Clock Out**, the meal break ends automatically as part of clock out. 2. The day-end confirmation shows your start time, end time, and total hours. ## Want to learn more? - See [Compare the different ways to use Flexible Timekeeping with the ServiceTitan Field Mobile App](/v1/docs/compare-different-ways-use-flexible-timekeeping-servicetitan-field-mobile-app-1) - See [Use Continuous Timekeeping in the ServiceTitan Field Mobile App](/v1/docs/use-continuous-timekeeping-in-fma) - See [Flexible Timekeeping](/v1/docs/flexible-timekeeping) - See [Track your time and work](/v1/docs/field-mobile-app#track-your-time-and-work)