Start tracking campaign work from a request
Turn a work-start request into a DeskTime project timer, with a task when one is specified.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Start Project Task
Start tracking time on a project or task, stopping any previous tracking.
Why this helps
Starting a focused work session can slip when project tracking takes a separate manual step.
- Start timing a specified DeskTime project from a request.
- Optionally identify a task for the session.
- Reduce the gap between accepting campaign work and tracking it.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect ActiveTrail and DeskTime once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or tell Notis from any channel.
- 3Describe which campaign work-start requests should start a DeskTime project or task timer.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real work-start request and a valid DeskTime project.
Questions about this workflow
Can the workflow start a task timer as well as a project timer?
The action starts tracking time for a specified project and optional task.
What should the request include?
It should provide enough context for Notis to identify the DeskTime project and, when needed, task to start.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link ActiveTrail to Desktime. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
ActiveTrail triggers
Desktime actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Project with Optional Task
Create a project, optionally with an initial task.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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