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# How to Track Time in Vim
![Vim](/images/editor-icons/vim-128.png)
Let's set up Vim to count how much time you spend coding!
## Step 1: Make a Hackatime Account
Go to [Hackatime](https://hackatime.hackclub.com) and make an account. Then log in.
## Step 2: Get Your Settings Ready
Click this link to the [setup page](https://hackatime.hackclub.com/my/wakatime_setup). It will set up your account so it works with Vim.
## Step 3: Add the Plugin to Vim
### Easy Way (with vim-plug)
1. Add this line to your `.vimrc` file:
```text
Plug 'wakatime/vim-wakatime'
```
2. Save the file and restart Vim
3. Type `:PlugInstall` in Vim and press Enter
### Simple Way (copy and paste)
Copy and paste this into your terminal:
```bash
echo "Plugin 'wakatime/vim-wakatime'" >> ~/.vimrc && vim +PluginInstall
```
That's it! The plugin will use your settings from Step 2.
## If Something Goes Wrong
**Can't see your time?** Go back to the [setup page](https://hackatime.hackclub.com/my/wakatime_setup) and try again.
**Plugin not working?** Close Vim and open it again.
**Don't know how to edit .vimrc?** Type `:e ~/.vimrc` in Vim to open it.
**Still having trouble?** Ask for help in [Hack Club Slack](https://hackclub.slack.com) - look for the #hackatime-v2 channel.
## What Happens Next
Start coding! Your time will show up on your [Hackatime page](https://hackatime.hackclub.com) in a few minutes.