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When a user stops working but remains logged in, Desklog may record extended idle time until the end of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By enabling the option to mark extended idle as private, this idle duration is automatically converted to Private time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Mark Extended Idle Time as Private<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. From the Admin left panel,<\/strong> click Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. From the options that appear, select Time Tracking<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. From the list of settings, click Time Requests<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Enable the toggle Mark extended idle as private<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          Once enabled, any extended idle time recorded until the end of the day will be automatically marked as Private.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          When a user stops working but remains logged in, Desklog may record extended idle time until the end of the day. 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