How to enable App & URL tracking in Hubstaff for OSX

Updates to macOS now require that the user give Hubstaff’s time tracking app permission to record Apps and URLs. OSX asks for permission the first time the timer is started with that feature active, and if the user does not explicitly click confirm they will have to manually enable it in the OSX settings.

Here is an example of what that looks like (the first time the app requests permission):

If the user has a browser with the setting for App or URL tracking disabled/denied, this is what will appear (and they will need to open the system preferences in order to resolve it, see steps below):

Step 1

On your Mac, select System Settings from the dock.

Step 2

Select Privacy & Security and choose Automation.

privacy security automation

Step 3

Make sure to check the boxes to allow Hubstaff to capture Apps and URLs.

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