ActionToggl TrackUpdated May 2026

How do I log a time entry to Toggl from a workflow?

Short answer: Drop the "Toggl Track → Create Time Entry" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 3 Toggl Track actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Workspace ID workspace_id	number	Required	The Workspace ID assigned by Toggl. Find via the corresponding list/search operation in this app. Use the exact ID, not a name or label.
Description description	string	Optional	Description. e.g. "Working on task"
Project ID project_id	number	Optional	The Project ID assigned by Toggl. Find via the corresponding list/search operation in this app. Use the exact ID, not a name or label.
Start Time start	datetime	Required	Start Time. (date/time)
Duration (seconds) duration	number	Required	Duration in seconds, e.g. 3600 for 1 hour
Billable billable	boolean	Optional	Billable

Sample request

{
  "workspace_id": "{{trigger.workspace_id}}",
  "description": "Working on task",
  "project_id": "{{trigger.project_id}}",
  "start": "{{trigger.start}}",
  "duration": "{{trigger.duration}}"
}

Returns

{
  "id": 12345,
  "start": "2026-04-11T09:00:00Z",
  "duration": 3600,
  "description": "Working on task",
  "workspace_id": 100
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create Time Entry.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Google Sheets → Toggl Track

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Toggl Track

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Create Time Entry.

What does the Create Time Entry action do in Toggl Track?

Creates a time entry in Toggl Track with description, project, tags, and duration. Common pattern: convert calendar events or support tickets into billable time automatically.

What inputs does Create Time Entry require?

Required: Workspace ID, Start Time, Duration (seconds). Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Toggl Track returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Create Time Entry support batch operations?

Yes. Run Create Time Entry inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Toggl Track's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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