How to Import Harvest Time Entries Data into Google Sheets

Time tracking data drives critical business decisions. But exporting Harvest time entries manually is tedious and creates stale data.

What if your time data could live in Google Sheets and stay fresh? That’s where Coefficient comes in.

Step-by-step guide to importing Harvest time entries

Step 1: Install Coefficient and connect to Harvest

First, you’ll need to install the Coefficient add-on and connect it to your Harvest account.

• Open Google Sheets
• Click Extensions > Add-ons > Get add-ons
• Search for “Coefficient” and install it from Google Workspace Marketplace
• Once installed, open the Coefficient sidebar by clicking Extensions > Coefficient > Launch
• Click “Import Data” in the sidebar

Now connect to Harvest:

• Select “Finance & Accounting” from the connector categories
• Find and click on “Harvest”
• Follow the authentication prompts to connect your Harvest account

Step 2: Import Time Entries data

With Harvest connected, you can now import your time entries data:

• In the Coefficient sidebar, select “Import from Objects”
• Find and select “All Time Entries” from the list of available objects
• Choose the columns you want to import (e.g., date, client, project, task, hours, notes)
• Apply any filters if needed (e.g., date range, specific projects, team members)
• Click “Import” to bring the data into your Google Sheet

Your Harvest time entries will now appear in your Google Sheet, organized in columns with headers.

Step 3: Set up auto-refresh (optional)

Keep your time entry data fresh with automatic updates:

• In the Coefficient sidebar, click on the “…” menu next to your imported data
• Select “Schedule Refresh”
• Choose your preferred refresh frequency (hourly, daily, weekly)
• Set specific times for the refresh to occur
• Click “Save” to activate the auto-refresh schedule

Now your Harvest time data will update automatically based on your schedule. No more manual exports!

What can you do with Harvest time entries in Google Sheets?

Once your time data is in Google Sheets, you can:

• Create custom reports showing billable hours by client, project, or team member
• Calculate project profitability by comparing time spent against budgets
• Analyze team productivity and resource allocation
• Build dashboards that combine time data with other business metrics
• Share live time tracking insights with stakeholders

Take control of your time tracking data

Importing Harvest time entries into Google Sheets doesn’t have to be a manual chore. With Coefficient, you can create a live connection that keeps your time data fresh and actionable.

The setup process takes just minutes. Once connected, you’ll have powerful spreadsheet tools at your disposal for analyzing time data in ways Harvest’s native reporting can’t match.

Teams that implement this approach gain better visibility into project time allocation, billable hours, and resource utilization. They make faster, more informed decisions about staffing, pricing, and project management.

Best of all, the data stays current without ongoing manual effort. Your time tracking insights evolve as your business does.

Try Coefficient todayReady to transform how you work with Harvest time data?and see the difference live data makes.