Using Basecamp Classic with Keeping
To integrate with an external project management program, you need at least Keeping Plus. A separate Basecamp account is required, and any necessary Basecamp subscription is not included.
See also the Basecamp page.
For integration with Basecamp Classic, an active Chrome extension or Firefox Add-on is needed.
Article Overview
This article explains various aspects of Basecamp Classic integration. For each specific section, use the navigation below.
The Keeping button is located in two different places in Basecamp.
Next to each to-do in a list of to-dos:
To the right of the title of a to-do on the detail page:
How Do I Start a New Time Tracking via Basecamp Classic?
You can start a new time tracking entry directly from Basecamp Classic by using the Keeping button next to a to-do in your list or in the detail screen.
Click the green + button to start a new time tracking.
To-Do Is Linked Immediately When Starting Time Tracking
In the new window that appears, you can fill in the details of your time tracking and click start.
The Basecamp Classic to-do you clicked on is automatically linked to the new time tracking.
How Do I Link an Ongoing Time Tracking to a Basecamp Classic To-Do?
If you have an ongoing time tracking in Keeping, you can use the extension directly in Basecamp Classic to link the current time tracking to a Basecamp Classic to-do.
This is an ongoing time tracking without a link.
Creating the Link
In Basecamp Classic, navigate to your to-do list or a to-do item and use the blue link button.
Your Time Tracking Is Now Linked
The link with the Basecamp Classic to-do is now complete!
