How to integrate Primetric with Hubstaff?

Table of contents

• Integration with the Primetric - how it works?
• Before start - important info
• Integration instruction
• Syncing work logs from Hubstaff
• Additional questions

Integration with Primetric - how it works?

The integration lets you sync work logs inputted in the Hubstaff software with the Primetric. You can easily connect chosen projects in Hubstaff with projects in the Primetric and sync work logs based on email addresses of your teammates provided in the Primetric.

Before start - important info

• To integrate Primetric with the Hubstaff software you need to have Administrator access on both platforms
• To sync work logs of the specific person you need to add it as a Manager or Employee and provide the same e-mail address as in the Hubstaff

Integration instruction

1. Log in to the Primetric and go to the Integrations tab in the Administrator role
2. Find Hubstaff logo and click the Install button on the right side of the screen

1. Follow the instruction displayed after clicking Install button:
   
   1. Configure Hubstaff:
      1. Go to the https://developer.hubstaff.com/apps
      2. If you are not signed, please sign in
      3. Click Add New Application
      4. Copy Name, Redirect URLs and Homepage URL
      5. Paste it in the proper fields in Hubstaff and click the Create button
      6. Configure Primetric:
         1. Copy Client ID and Client secret
         2. Paste it in Primetric and click the Authorize button
         3. Click Authorize button one more time
         4. After that, you should see the information that integration is installed correctly

Syncing work logs from Hubstaff

The last step to properly sync work logs from Hubstaff is to add projects in the Primetric and sync them with the projects in the Hubstaff. To do it:

1. Switch to the Manager role
2. Add a new project or open an existing one
3. Find Integration settings placed on the right side of the screen (on the Project's Page) and click on it
4. Find the Hubstaff logo and select the checkbox
5. In the Select projects field provide name/-s of the project/-s that you want to integrate with and click Reset and sync all work logs
6. Wait until all work logs are synchronized. If someone is missing, Primetric will tell you which team member is missing. In this case, you should add a missing person to the Primetric as a Manager or Employee and provide his e-mail address.

Voile'a! Your integration is fully enabled. Now tracking work logs in the Primetric is a piece of cake :)

Additional questions

Can I sync multiple projects in Primetric?

Yes! You can choose as many projects as you want to sync them in one project in Primetric. To do it choose many projects in the Select Projects field in Integration settings. 

I don't see the structure of the project in Hubstaff - why?

Primetric is syncing only work logs. We don't synchronize a project's tasks, phases, issues, or other project structures. If you want to have a more advanced project structure, you need to create it in Primetric.

What does "prevent new assignment creation" mean?

Preventing new assignment creation means that Primetric will not sync work logs of people which you didn't add to a specific project. 

Example

Let's assume that Bobby and Sam log their work in Hubstaff in Project A. We also created Project A in Primetric and added Bobby without Sam to it. If we select "prevent new assignment creation," and we will sync work logs Primetric will add only Bobby's work logs. His work logs won't be synchronized because we didn't add Sam to Project A in Primetric.

What "trim assignments to work logs" means?

Trim assignments to work logs mean that our system will crop assignment duration only to the duration of the first and last work log synced. Typically, Primetric creates assignments as long as the duration of the project.

Example

Let's assume Bobby worked on Project A from 1 February to 19 March. Primetric Project A lasts from 1 January to 22 September. If you don't select the "trim assignment to work logs" after syncing Bobby's work logs Primetric will create an assignment as long as the duration of Project A. 

BUT, if you select the "trim assignment to work logs" checkbox, Primetric will create an assignment from 1st February to 19th March. 

HINT: If Bobby logged work only on 1st February and 19th March, Primetric would not create two assignments, but one from 1st Feb to 19th March.

What does "clear data" mean?

Deleting all synced work logs. 

Do I need to sync new work logs manually? How often are work logs synchronized?

No, you don't! Primetric automatically syncs work logs every 24h, so you can be sure that work logs are always up to date.