Desktop Documentation

Setup, tray workflows, offline usage, and troubleshooting for the z8 Timer desktop app

The z8 Timer desktop app brings quick time tracking to your system tray, with native install flows, offline resilience, and platform-specific guidance for supported operating systems.

Start Here

Install the App

Download the right installer for Windows, macOS, or Linux and complete first-time setup.

Authenticate

Connect the desktop app to your organization's Z8 workspace through the secure browser sign-in flow.

Track Time

Clock in, clock out, and use tray-based time tracking without keeping the web app open.

Offline Mode

Understand how local queuing works when you lose connectivity and how entries sync later.

Settings

Adjust appearance, auto-start, window behavior, and other app preferences.

Troubleshooting

Resolve sign-in, sync, tray, and platform-specific issues before escalating to support.

Platform Support

Platform	Installer	Notes
Windows	`.msi`, `.exe`	Supports Windows 10 and newer systems, with WebView2 required for the app shell.
macOS	`.dmg`	Supports macOS 10.15+ on Intel and Apple Silicon devices.
Linux	`.deb`, `.AppImage`	Requires WebKitGTK 4.1+ and common GTK desktop dependencies.