Begin campaign task tracking as work starts
Start the right DeskTime task when you begin campaign work, with a simple request that keeps the session focused.
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
Even when project tracking is set up, the timer can be missed during the handoff into campaign work.
- Start tracking for a specified project and task.
- Create a consistent start point for campaign work sessions.
- Keep the request simple and connected to the work moment.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Adtraction and DeskTime once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and describe how campaign work start requests should be handled.
- 3Ask Notis to start the specified DeskTime project task included in the request.
- 4Pick notis_webhook and choose a report channel.
- 5Test with one real campaign work start request.
Questions about this workflow
Can this start a project without a task?
The DeskTime action supports a specified project and an optional task.
Does the workflow determine which campaign is active?
No. Supply the relevant project and task context in the request or instruction.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Adtraction to Desktime. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Adtraction 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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Retrieves one employee’s information and tracking data for a date, or the current user’s data.
Get Employee Projects
View an employee's project assignments and time tracking for a date.
Get Employee Apps
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Get Employee Projects and Apps
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Get Projects List
View all active company projects and their tasks.
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Adtraction and Desktime, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
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