Connecting Timetracker Mobile for VSTS and TFS Follow

Important: Please note that a prerequisite of using Timetracker Mobile is having the web version of Timetracker for VSTS or TFS first.

Connecting the mobile versions of Timetracker for TFS and Timetracker for VSTS  is quick and easy. You'll need to pair it the first time you use Timetracker Mobile and/or each time you logout and connect to a different project. 

Timetracker Mobile for VSTS

1. On the "Connect to Your Account" page, select "Connect to VSTS".

"Connect your VSTS Account" page displays: 

2. Type in your VSTS account name in the text field and hit "enter" on your phone keyboard or "Continue".

Instruction screen detailing how to connect your mobile device via your Timetracker web version displays:

3. Open Timetracker for VSTS web version and navigate to the "Apps" tab. 

4. Under the "Pairing" section, click on Pair by PIN".

The "Connect to Mobile Client Using PIN" popup box displays:

5. Type the PIN from your mobile device into the "Enter PIN here" text field and click "Apply".

Page refreshes and you are brought to the main screen of the Timetracker mobile app. If it is your first time using the app, you will see this:

If you have already used the app, you will see a list of your most recently-tracked work items. The most recent will be highlighted at the bottom.

If you are not currently tracking on a work item, you will see the blue plus (+) button, as shown, above. If you have already started tracking on an item (via the Timetracker Web or Windows Client), you will see the black "stop" button:

Timetracker Mobile for TFS

1. On the "Connect to Your Account" page, select "Connect to TFS".

"Connect your TFS Account" page displays: 

3. Type in the required information in the text fields and click "Pair to TFS".

Page refreshes and you are brought to the main screen of the Timetracker mobile app. If it is your first time using the app, you will see this:

If you have already used the app, you will see a list of your most recently-tracked work items. The most recent will display at the very top and also be highlighted at the bottom.

If you are not currently tracking on a work item, you will see the blue plus (+) button, as shown, above. If you have already started tracking on an item (via the Timetracker Web or Windows Client), you will see the black "stop" button: