Habit Tracker Documentation

Everything you need to master your habits and achieve your goals

1. Introduction

Welcome to Habit Tracker! This comprehensive guide will help you understand all the features and functionalities of our habit tracking application. Whether you're new to habit tracking or looking to optimize your workflow, this documentation has you covered.

Quick Tip: Use the navigation menu on the left to jump to any section quickly.

2. Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with Habit Tracker in just a few minutes:

  1. Create your account at app.habit-tracker.pro
  2. Set up your first habit using the "New Habit" button
  3. Define your habit frequency (daily, weekly, custom)
  4. Start tracking by marking your habit as complete each day
  5. Watch your progress grow over time

3. Account Setup

Setting up your account is simple and secure. Follow these steps to get started:

Creating Your Account

  • Navigate to the signup page
  • Enter your email address and create a secure password
  • Verify your email address
  • Complete your profile setup

Profile Settings

Customize your experience by adjusting your profile settings, including timezone, notification preferences, and display options.

4. Creating Habits

Creating effective habits is at the core of the Habit Tracker experience.

How to Create a Habit

  1. Click the "New Habit" or "+" button on your dashboard
  2. Enter a clear, descriptive name for your habit
  3. Set the frequency (daily, weekly, or custom schedule)
  4. Choose a category or create a new one
  5. Optionally add a description and set reminder times
  6. Click "Save" to create your habit
Best Practice: Start with 2-3 habits and build up gradually. This increases your chances of long-term success.

5. Tracking Progress

Consistent tracking is key to building lasting habits. Here's how to track your progress effectively:

Marking Habits Complete

  • Click the checkbox next to any habit to mark it complete for the day
  • View your current streak to stay motivated
  • Edit or undo completions if needed
  • Add notes to track additional context

6. Setting Goals

Goals help you stay focused and measure your progress over time.

Types of Goals

  • Streak Goals: Maintain a habit for X consecutive days
  • Completion Goals: Complete a habit X times in a period
  • Category Goals: Track multiple habits in a category

7. Viewing Analytics

Gain insights into your habit patterns with our analytics dashboard.

Available Analytics

  • Completion rate over time
  • Streak history and longest streaks
  • Category-based insights
  • Monthly and yearly summaries
  • Heat maps showing your most productive days

8. Habit Streaks

Streaks are one of the most powerful motivational tools in habit tracking.

What is a streak? A streak is the number of consecutive days you've completed a habit without missing a day.

Maintaining Your Streak

  • Complete your habit every day at the designated frequency
  • Enable notifications to avoid missing days
  • Use the "Freeze" feature for planned breaks (if available)

9. Reminders & Notifications

Stay on track with customizable reminders and notifications.

Setting Up Reminders

  1. Go to your habit settings
  2. Enable notifications for the habit
  3. Set your preferred reminder time(s)
  4. Choose notification method (push, email, or both)

10. Categories & Tags

Organize your habits with categories and tags for better visibility and tracking.

Using Categories

  • Create categories like "Health", "Productivity", "Learning", etc.
  • Assign colors to categories for visual organization
  • Filter your dashboard by category
  • View category-specific analytics

11. Data Export

Export your habit data for backup or analysis in external tools.

Export Options

  • CSV Export: Download your data in spreadsheet format
  • JSON Export: Get raw data for custom analysis
  • PDF Reports: Generate printable habit reports

12. FAQ

Can I edit a habit after creating it?

Yes! You can edit any habit at any time by clicking on it and selecting "Edit Habit".

What happens if I miss a day?

Missing a day will reset your streak for that habit, but your overall completion history is preserved. Don't get discouraged—just start your streak again!

Can I track habits that aren't daily?

Absolutely! You can set habits to be daily, weekly, or create custom schedules (e.g., "3 times per week" or "every Monday and Friday").

13. Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Notifications not working

  • Check that notifications are enabled in your device settings
  • Verify your notification preferences in app settings
  • Ensure the app has proper permissions

Data not syncing

  • Check your internet connection
  • Try logging out and back in
  • Clear your browser cache

14. Contact Support

Need additional help? We're here for you!

  • Email: support@habit-tracker.pro
  • Response Time: Within 24 hours
  • Visit: habit-tracker.pro