Upwork Screenshot Glossary

Definitions and explanations of key terms related to Upwork Time Tracker screenshots, 10-minute segments, Work Diary, and time tracking.

Upwork Work Diary

A record of tracked time that includes screenshots, activity levels, and memos.

10-minute segment

A unit of tracked time divided into six segments per hour, with one screenshot per segment.

Upwork screenshot interval

The timing between screenshots—one per 10-minute segment at a random moment.

Upwork Time Tracker screenshots

Images of your screen captured automatically by Upwork Time Tracker during tracked time.

Delete a segment

Removing an entire 10-minute segment from your Work Diary, including the screenshot and all tracked time.

Manual time vs tracked time

The difference between manually added time and automatically tracked time with screenshots.

Two screenshots close together

When screenshots cluster near segment boundaries, appearing more frequent than they are.

Awkward screenshot

A screenshot that captures something you'd prefer clients not see.

Upwork screenshot privacy

Concerns about what screenshots capture and who can view them.

Screenshot notification

An alert sent after a screenshot is taken, providing awareness without blocking screenshots.