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Plan sprints. Deliver iteratively. Empower your teams to move faster.

Agile Project Management in Orangescrum Cloud helps teams deliver value faster, adapt to change, and maintain transparency throughout the project lifecycle.

Whether you follow Scrum, Kanban, or a hybrid model, Orangescrum provides the flexibility to manage sprints, tasks, backlogs, and reports — all from one unified workspace.

Agile in Orangescrum turns chaos into clarity — empowering your team to collaborate, iterate, and improve continuously.

Why Use Agile Project Management

• Sprint Planning Made Easy: Break down large goals into achievable iterations.
  
• Visibility Across Teams: Track every task, story, and bug in real time.
  
• Adaptive Scheduling: Shift priorities and reassign work instantly as plans evolve.
  
• Measurable Progress: Use velocity and burndown charts to track outcomes objectively.
  
• Continuous Improvement: Learn from sprint retrospectives and improve each cycle.

Agile Framework in Orangescrum

Orangescrum supports all major Agile workflows:

Choose what fits your team best — Orangescrum adapts to your process, not the other way around.

Core Components of Agile in Orangescrum

Getting Started with Agile in Orangescrum

Step 1: Enable Agile View

1. Navigate to Settings → Project Settings → Agile / Scrum.
2. Enable Agile Project View for your workspace or specific project.

Pro Tip: Keep sprints short (1–2 weeks) for faster feedback and flexibility.

Managing the Backlog

The Backlog acts as your idea vault — capturing everything that hasn’t been assigned to a sprint yet.

• Add Epics, Stories, and Tasks directly to your backlog.
• Prioritize work by dragging items to the top.
• Move items into active sprints when ready for execution.
• Tag backlog items with labels or priority levels for clarity.

A well-groomed backlog keeps your sprints smooth and predictable.

Working with the Agile Board

The Agile (Kanban) Board gives you a visual way to track sprint progress.

You can:

• Drag and drop tasks between columns.
• Assign or reassign members instantly.
• Apply filters (by assignee, priority, or label).
• View task cards with quick details (title, due date, status).

Visual boards increase transparency and reduce status meetings.

Tracking Sprint Progress

Orangescrum provides built-in metrics and dashboards to track sprint health:

These insights help Scrum Masters and managers adjust workloads or improve planning accuracy.

Agile Roles in Orangescrum

Use Roles & Permissions in Settings to control access across Agile teams.

Collaborating During Sprints

Collaboration in Agile is key to success.

In Orangescrum, teams can:

• Use Comments to discuss issues within tasks or stories.
• Mention teammates using @username to trigger notifications.
• Attach screenshots, design files, or documents from OneDrive / Google Drive.
• Record daily stand-up updates via Daily Catch-Up emails or activity logs.

Real-time communication helps teams adapt quickly to sprint challenges.

Completing and Closing Sprints

At the end of each sprint:

1. Review completed and pending items.
2. Move unfinished tasks back to the backlog or next sprint.
3. Update sprint status to Completed.
4. Generate Sprint Summary Reports for stakeholders.
5. Conduct a Retrospective to note what worked and what didn’t.

Continuous improvement ensures every sprint is better than the last.

Integrations that Enhance Agile Workflows

• Slack Integration: Get instant sprint updates in team channels.
• GitHub Integration: Sync commits and pulls requests directly with user stories or bugs.
• Zapier Integration: Automate sprint creation, task tracking, and notifications.
• OneDrive / Google Drive: Attach supporting files for user stories or documentation.

Integrations connect your Agile ecosystem — from code to communication.

Best Practices for Agile in Orangescrum

• Keep sprints short (1–2 weeks) and focused.
  
• Conduct regular backlog grooming sessions.
  
• Use burndown charts to monitor daily progress.
  
• Hold daily stand-ups to discuss blockers.
  
• Review retrospectives and adjust processes continuously.
  
• Encourage transparency and ownership among team members.

Agility is a mindset — not just a process.

With Agile Project Management in Orangescrum Cloud, your team can plan smarter, execute faster, and deliver better — one sprint at a time.

Identify issues faster. Track progress clearly. Deliver quality consistently.

The Bug Tracking module in Orangescrum Cloud helps project teams manage software defects and quality issues efficiently from detection to resolution.

It enables testers, developers, and project managers to collaborate in one centralized workspace — ensuring that every bug is properly logged, prioritized, assigned, and resolved on time.

Turn quality assurance into a streamlined workflow — detect early, fix fast, and release confidently.

Why Use Bug Tracking in Orangescrum

• Centralized Issue Management – Keep all reported bugs organized and searchable in one place.
  
• Faster Resolution – Assign issues instantly to the right developer or team member.
  
• Improved Communication – Discuss, attach screenshots, and update status in real time.
  
• Increased Product Quality – Ensure every bug is logged, tracked, and verified before release.
  
• Insightful Reports – Analyze bug trends, open/closed rates, and team performance.

Accessing the Bug Tracking Module

You can access the bug tracking area in two ways:

1. From the Main Sidebar → Bug Tracking → Bug List
2. Inside a Project Workspace → Bug Tab

Each project has its own bug list — so you can filter issues by product, release, or client.

How to Log a New Bug

1. Go to your project’s Bug Tab.
2. Click + Add Bug.
3. Enter the required details:
   • Bug Title – A clear and concise name for the issue.
   • Description / Steps to Reproduce – Detailed explanation and how the issue can be replicated.
   • Project & Task Reference – Optionally link the bug to a specific task or feature.
   • Priority – Select Low, Medium, High, or Critical.
   • Status – Default is New.
   • Reported By – The person who identified the issue.
   • Assigned To – The developer responsible for fixing it.
   • Attachments – Add screenshots, logs, or supporting files.
4. Click Save — the bug will appear in the project’s bug list immediately.

Bugs can also be added through integrations like GitHub for code-linked issue management.

Understanding Bug Fields

Detailed bug data helps teams fix faster and track accountability.

Bug Lifecycle in Orangescrum

Each bug follows a standard workflow through these stages:

You can customize these stages based on your project workflow.

Managing Bugs

• Use Filters to sort bugs by priority, assignee, or status.
• Update status as progress is made.
• Add comments or tag users using @mentions for quick collaboration.
• Attach screenshots or documents directly for context.
• Bulk-edit multiple bugs to change status or assignment.

Instant updates keep everyone in sync — no need for separate email threads.

Bug Prioritization

Each bug can be classified by urgency to help your team focus on what matters most:

Regular bug triage meetings help teams plan fixes efficiently.

Viewing Bugs

You can visualize bugs in multiple views for better clarity:

Kanban view is perfect for agile QA and sprint review cycles.

Linking Bugs to Tasks

Bugs can be associated with existing project tasks to maintain traceability between features and issues.

1. Open a bug.
2. Select Link Task or Related Task.
3. Choose the relevant task from the dropdown.
4. Save changes — both records will now reference each other.

Linked tasks provide complete visibility from issue to resolution.

Bug Notifications

Stay updated automatically when:

• A bug is assigned to you.
• Someone comments or updates a bug.
• The status or priority changes.

Notifications are delivered via:

• Email Alerts
• In-App Notifications
• Slack Integration

You can configure these alerts in Profile → Notification Settings.

Bug Reports and Analytics

Monitor project health and QA performance using built-in reports:

Download or export bug reports in CSV or PDF format for review meetings.

Integrations for Bug Tracking

Enhance your bug management with integrations:

• GitHub – Automatically sync issues or pull request bugs.
• Slack – Receive bug notifications in team channels.
• Zapier – Automate workflows like “Create a task when a new bug is reported.”
• OneDrive / Google Drive – Attach logs and screenshots directly from your cloud storage.

Integrations connect your development and QA tools for a unified workflow.

With Orangescrum Bug Tracking, teams can manage issues seamlessly — keeping every release clean, stable, and on schedule.

Track hours accurately. Improve productivity. Bill clients confidently.

The Time Tracking feature in Orangescrum Cloud helps teams record, monitor, and analyze the time spent on each task or project.

It ensures better transparency, accountability, and control over project costs — especially for client billing and resource utilization.

Whether your team is on fixed-price or hourly contracts, Orangescrum lets you log time effortlessly, compare estimated vs. actual hours, and generate timesheet reports in one place.

Accurate time tracking means better forecasting, fair billing, and data-driven performance insights.

Why Use Time Tracking

• Accurate Billing – Capture every billable minute for clients or internal reporting.
  
• Performance Analysis – Identify productive hours and track utilization trends.
  
• Project Forecasting – Compare planned vs. actual time for better scheduling.
  
• Accountability – Keep team members responsible for their daily progress.
  
• Resource Optimization – Balance workload distribution and avoid burnout.

Accessing Time Tracking

You can access Time Tracking in three ways:

1. Project Sidebar → Time Log
2. Top Navigation Bar → Time Entry Icon
3. Within Tasks → Log Time Tab

Wherever you’re working, you can log hours without leaving your task or project workspace.

How to Log Time

1. Navigate to your project or task.
2. Click Log Time or Add Time Entry.
3. Fill in the required details:
   • Date: When the work was done.
   • User / Resource: Who performed the work.
   • Task: The associated work item.
   • Hours Spent: Actual duration.
   • Description / Notes: Brief summary of the work completed.
   • Billable or Non-Billable: Select based on client agreements.
4. Click Save to record your time entry.

Admins and project owners can also log or edit time entries for their team members.

Using the Timer

Prefer real-time tracking? Use Orangescrum’s Live Timer to capture your work duration automatically.

1. Open a task and click Start Timer.
2. Work on your task — the timer runs in the background.
3. Click Stop Timer once done.
4. Review and confirm the logged hours before saving.

This method ensures accuracy without manual entry errors.

Daily & Weekly Timesheets

Orangescrum automatically compiles all your time logs into Timesheets that can be reviewed daily or weekly.

Managers can review, approve, or reject entries before billing.

Comparing Estimated vs. Actual Hours

When you create tasks, you can define Estimated Hours for planning purposes.
As your team logs actual work hours, Orangescrum automatically compares them to highlight deviations.

• If Actual > Estimated, the task shows an overrun alert.
• If Actual < Estimated, the team is ahead of schedule.

This visibility helps you forecast more accurately and improve future estimations.

Billable vs. Non-Billable Hours

While logging time, you can mark entries as Billable (client-invoiced) or Non-Billable (internal effort).

This distinction helps in:

• Generating client invoices
• Calculating utilization percentages
• Reporting internal vs. revenue-generating hours

Billable tracking ensures no revenue leakage in project billing.

Time Tracking Permissions

Access controls ensure time data remains secure and accurate.

Time Reports

Generate in-depth reports to monitor productivity and costs:

All reports can be exported to CSV or PDF for management or client sharing.

Integrations for Time Tracking

Enhance your time management workflow with integrations:

• Slack: Log and get reminders directly from Slack channels.
• Google Calendar: Sync task deadlines with your calendar.
• Zapier: Automate time log updates across tools.
• OneDrive: Attach related timesheet files for client reports.

Integrations make your time tracking effortless and connected.

Best Practices for Effective Time Tracking

• Encourage team members to log time daily.
  
• Use clear task titles and descriptions for context.
  
• Review timesheets weekly to catch anomalies early.
  
• Separate billable and non-billable hours for accurate billing.
  
• Analyze overruns to improve project estimates.

Consistent time tracking builds reliability and supports transparent reporting.

Troubleshooting

If you face issues with time logging or reports:

• Ensure you have permissions for the selected project.
• Check your browser time zone matches your Orangescrum settings.
• Refresh the page or clear browser cache.
• Reconnect integrations (Slack/Zapier) if automation fails.
• Contact Orangescrum Support if the issue persists.

Summary

With Orangescrum Time Tracking, you gain precision, accountability, and clarity — turning every hour into measurable progress.

Break down work. Assign ownership. Track progress. Deliver faster.

Tasks are the foundation of every project in Orangescrum Cloud.

They represent the actionable steps your team needs to complete in order to reach project goals.

The Task Management module helps teams:

• Create and assign tasks effortlessly
• Track real-time progress
• Manage priorities and dependencies
• Collaborate and share updates in one centralized workspace

Whether you manage agile sprints, client deliverables, or internal initiatives — Orangescrum gives you the clarity and control to execute with precision.

Every successful project starts with well-organized tasks.

Key Capabilities

• Create and Assign Tasks: Add new tasks quickly, assign them to responsible members, and include start and due dates.
• Define Priorities: Label tasks as High, Medium, or Low to ensure critical work gets attention first.
• Set Dependencies: Link related tasks so that one cannot start until another is completed — ideal for sequential workflows.
• Track Progress in Real-Time: Monitor task status with color-coded indicators such as New, In Progress, On Hold, or Completed.
• Collaborate with Context: Add comments, @mentions, attachments, and checklists to keep everyone aligned and informed.
• Visualize Work: Switch between List, Kanban, Calendar, or Gantt views to see your work the way that fits best.
• Automate and Integrate: Use workflow automation and integrations (like Slack, Zapier, or OneDrive) to simplify task updates and notifications.

How to Create a Task

• Go to Projects → Select a Project.
• Click + Add Task or use the quick-add option on the top bar.

• Fill in task details:
  • Task Title (required)
  • Description / Notes (optional)
  • Assignee (who will do the task)
  • Start & Due Dates
  • Priority (High / Medium / Low)
  • Task Type (Bug, Enhancement, Task, etc.)
  • Status (New, In Progress, Completed)
• Attach files or link resources (e.g., OneDrive or GitHub).
• Click Save — your task is added to the selected project.

Pro Tip: Use the “Add Another Task” toggle to quickly add multiple tasks in succession.

Task Views in Orangescrum

You can visualize and manage tasks through multiple, flexible views:

Switch between views anytime from the top-right of your project workspace.

Understanding Task Fields

Managing and Tracking Tasks

• Update task status as work progresses.
• Use filters to view tasks by priority, due date, or assignee.
• Apply bulk actions to update multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Add time logs for effort tracking.
• Review task progress through Project Dashboards and Reports.

Every change made is tracked under the task’s activity log for complete transparency.

Task Collaboration

Collaboration in Orangescrum happens where work happens — inside each task.

You can:

• @mention teammates to draw attention to a comment or update.
• Attach documents, screenshots, or spreadsheets.
• Convert comments into subtasks if needed.
• Receive real-time notifications for updates, mentions, or due date reminders.

The comment thread keeps the full conversation around a task visible to everyone involved.

Subtasks & Checklists

Break large tasks into smaller actionable steps:

• Use Subtasks for multi-stage deliverables.
• Use Checklists for simple, itemized steps.
• Mark items complete as progress is made — your completion percentage updates automatically.

Subtasks improve accountability and make tracking more granular.

Task Dependencies

Some tasks can’t start until others are finished — and Orangescrum helps manage that easily.

1. Open the task.
2. Go to the Dependencies section.
3. Choose the “Predecessor” task (one that must finish first).
4. Save changes.

Now, team members will see dependency warnings and accurate scheduling on Gantt charts.

Dependencies ensure proper sequencing and prevent scheduling conflicts.

Task Filters and Sorting

Use advanced filters to find what matters most:

• Filter by Status, Priority, Assignee, Start Date, End Date, or Category.
• Sort columns in ascending or descending order for quick insights.
• Save filters as views for easy reuse.

For example, filter by “High Priority + Due This Week” to focus on urgent items.

Task Notifications

Stay informed through multiple channels:

• Email Notifications: Get alerts when tasks are created, updated, or assigned.
• In-App Notifications: See updates and mentions in real time.
• Slack Integration: Receive task updates directly in your team channels.

Notification preferences can be customized under “Profile Settings → Notifications.”

Time Tracking on Tasks

Accurately track how much time your team spends on each task.

• Log time manually or start a live timer.
• Categorize time as billable or non-billable.
• View total hours in the Timesheet section or reports.

Integrated time tracking helps with resource billing and performance evaluation.

Task Reports

Generate reports to monitor productivity and deadlines:

Reports are downloadable in CSV or PDF formats for management reviews.

Troubleshooting

If tasks don’t appear or updates aren’t saving:

• Refresh your browser or clear cache.
• Verify that you have permission to view or edit tasks in the project.
• Check your internet connection and plan limits.
• If using integrations (Slack, Zapier), reauthorize the connection.

For technical help, contact Orangescrum Support through the Help Center.

Summary

With Orangescrum’s Task Management, your team gets clarity, accountability, and control — from planning to delivery.

Plan smarter, collaborate faster, and deliver projects on time — every time.

Orangescrum Cloud is an all-in-one project management and collaboration platform designed to help teams plan, track, and deliver projects seamlessly — from concept to completion.

Whether you’re managing client projects, internal initiatives, or agile sprints, Orangescrum gives you the visibility, control, and tools you need to stay on track and hit every milestone.

From task creation to time tracking and reporting — manage your entire project lifecycle in one place.

Key Features of Orangescrum Project Management

Project Dashboard: Get a bird’s-eye view of all your projects, with instant access to progress summaries, active tasks, resources, and deadlines.

Task Management: Create, assign, and prioritize tasks. Break complex work into subtasks and use Kanban or List views to track progress easily.

Gantt Charts: Visualize your project timelines and dependencies. Reschedule tasks with drag-and-drop simplicity and keep delivery dates realistic.

Time Tracking: Log hours manually or with timers to monitor resource productivity and project billing accuracy.

Resource Management: Track workloads, balance team availability, and ensure no resource is over or underutilized.

Collaboration Tools: Communicate in real time through comments, file attachments, mentions, and activity feeds — all within the project workspace.

Agile Board: For teams running sprints — plan, execute, and review with agile boards, burndown charts, and velocity tracking.

Reports & Analytics: Generate insightful reports on project progress, productivity, and cost — helping you make data-driven decisions.

How to Create a Project in Orangescrum Cloud

• Navigate to Projects → Create New Projects.

• Enter essential details:
  • Project Name
  • Start & End Dates
  • Client/Owner
  • Team Members
  • Billing Type (if applicable)
• Add a Project Description and attach related files or notes.
• Click Save — your project workspace is now active!
• Start adding tasks, milestones, or discussions immediately.

You can create unlimited projects and organize them by department, client, or program.

Understanding the Project Dashboard

The Project Dashboard is your command center — displaying all active and archived projects in one place.

Use search and filters to locate specific projects in seconds.

Managing Tasks Inside a Project

Within each project, tasks form the foundation of execution.

You can:

• Add tasks with due dates and priority levels.
• Assign tasks to team members.
• Use task groups or milestones for structured breakdowns.
• Switch between List, Kanban, Calendar, or Gantt views for flexibility.
• Track updates through activity streams and comments.

Every task can include attachments, checklists, and dependencies to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Collaborating with Your Team

Collaboration in Orangescrum happens naturally within the project space.

• Mention teammates using @username to alert them instantly.
• Attach documents, spreadsheets, or designs directly from OneDrive, Google Drive, or local files.
• Track all updates via real-time notifications.
• Use the Discussion Tab for project-wide communication threads.

Keep all project-related communication organized — no more scattered chats or lost emails.

Monitoring Progress and Performance

Use the built-in analytics to ensure your project stays aligned with timelines and goals.

• Project Summary Report: Task distribution, completion rate, and time utilization.
• Task Status Report: Overview of pending, ongoing, and completed tasks.
• User Productivity Report: Measure resource contributions and logged hours.
• Timesheet Reports: Evaluate billable vs. non-billable time.

Orangescrum’s live dashboards help managers identify bottlenecks and reallocate resources instantly.

Roles & Permissions

Assign roles to maintain control over data and actions:

Custom role configurations are also supported in enterprise plans.

Integrations for Enhanced Project Management

Orangescrum Cloud integrates with your favorite tools to simplify project tracking and collaboration:

• Slack: Real-time project updates.
• OneDrive / Google Drive: File sharing.
• Zapier: Workflow automation.
• GitHub: Development updates.
• Google Calendar: Sync deadlines and events.

Integrations help your teams stay connected and reduce manual updates.

Summary

With Orangescrum Cloud, project management becomes simple, visual, and productive — empowering your team to deliver faster and smarter.