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# How to Track Time in VS Code
![VS Code](/images/editor-icons/vs-code-128.png)
Let's set up VS Code 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 VS Code.
## Step 3: Add the Plugin to VS Code
1. Open VS Code
2. Click the squares icon on the left (Extensions)
3. Type "WakaTime" in the search box
4. Click the **Install** button next to WakaTime
5. VS Code might ask you to restart - click **Reload** if it does
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 VS Code and open it again.
**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.