Settings

Configure iTimedIT to match your workflow. Adjust timer intervals, notification preferences, currency, sound alerts, and more.

Opening Settings

Click your avatar or the Settings icon in the left sidebar to open the Settings panel. Settings are organized into categories: Timer, Notifications, Currency, Profile, and Account Security.

Settings panel overview The Settings panel with Timer configuration options visible

Timer settings

Configure how timers behave and customize your Pomodoro experience.

Pomodoro intervals

  • Work interval — Default: 25 minutes. The duration of a focused work session.
  • Short break — Default: 5 minutes. The rest period between work sessions.
  • Long break — Default: 15 minutes. A longer rest after completing multiple cycles.
  • Long break after — Default: 4 cycles. How many work sessions before a long break.

Sound alerts

Toggle sound alerts on or off globally. When enabled, iTimedIT plays a sound at:

  • Pomodoro work phase completion
  • Break phase start and end
  • Timer interruption grace period warnings

Sound selection

Choose from the built-in alert sounds:

  • Bell — Clean, professional tone
  • Digital — Modern beep pattern
  • Gentle — Soft chime for minimal disruption

Test each sound using the preview button next to the dropdown.

Notification settings

Control which push notifications you receive and how they behave.

Enable push notifications

Toggle the master switch to enable or disable all push notifications. When enabled for the first time, your browser will request permission. Click Allow to receive notifications even when iTimedIT is in the background.

Notification types

Enable or disable specific notification categories:

NotificationTriggerUse case
Pomodoro phase transitionsWork → Break, Break → WorkStay on schedule without watching the timer
Budget alerts80% threshold reached, 100% exceededAvoid overrunning client budgets
Timer interruption warnings60-second grace period endingPrevent accidental session loss

Quiet hours

Optionally set hours during which notifications are suppressed. Useful for maintaining focus during deep work blocks.

Currency and billing

Set your preferred currency for hourly rate calculations and budget display.

  • Currency — Select from USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, and others.
  • Currency symbol position — Choose whether the symbol appears before or after amounts.
  • Decimal places — 2 (default) or 0 for whole currency units.

Changes apply immediately to all projects and time entries across your workspace.

Profile settings

Update your personal information:

  • Display name — Shown in team workspaces and activity feeds.
  • Email address — Used for login and notifications.
  • Timezone — Affects how times are displayed in entries and reports.

Email changes require verification. A confirmation link is sent to the new address before the change takes effect.

Account security

Manage authentication and access:

  • Change password — Requires current password for verification.
  • Two-factor authentication — Add an extra layer of security with an authenticator app.
  • Connected accounts — Link or unlink Google OAuth for one-click sign-in.
  • Active sessions — View and revoke access from other devices.

API access

For advanced integrations, generate API keys in the Developer section. Treat API keys like passwords — they provide full access to your account.

Resetting to defaults

To reset all settings to their default values:

  1. Open Settings → Timer (or any settings page).
  2. Scroll to the bottom.
  3. Click Reset to Defaults.
  4. Confirm the action.

This resets timer intervals, sound settings, and notification preferences. It does not affect your projects, entries, or billing information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are settings per-workspace or per-user?

A: Timer and notification settings are per-user and apply across all workspaces you belong to. Workspace-specific settings (like default project visibility) are configured separately in the workspace admin panel.

Q: Can I reset settings to defaults?

A: Yes. Each settings category has a Reset to Defaults button at the bottom of the page. This restores factory defaults for that category only.

Q: How do I change my password?

A: Go to Settings → Account Security → Change Password. Enter your current password, then your new password twice to confirm.

Q: Why am I not receiving push notifications?

A: Check three things: (1) Notifications are enabled in Settings → Notifications, (2) Your browser has granted permission (look for the bell icon in the address bar), and (3) Your system is not in Do Not Disturb mode. See Push Notifications for detailed troubleshooting.

Q: Can I export my settings?

A: Not directly. Settings are tied to your account and sync automatically across devices when you sign in.