Use the Q-time integration to export working hours and absences from Begin and import them into Q-time payroll software.
Configure export fields
Before generating exports:
Ensure each employee has an Export code configured in their employee profile. The code must match the employee identifier used in Q-time.
Verify that your overtime and night-hours settings are configured correctly.
To configure the integration:
Go to Integrations.
Open Q-time.
Turn on Enabled.
Open the Setup tab.
Review the exported hour fields.
(Optional) Enable Absence export codes.
Map each absence type in Begin to the corresponding absence code used in Q-time.
Save your changes.
The following hour fields are included automatically:
Total work hours
Normal hours
Overtime
Holiday hours
Night hours
Note: The hour fields are predefined and cannot be modified.
Export hours
Open the Export tab.
Select the month you want to export.
Choose a data source:
Hybrid – combines scheduled and real hours.
Real hours – uses worked hours based on attendance.
Scheduled hours – uses hours from the schedule.
(Optional) Click Filter to export data for specific employees, locations, or departments.
Click Generate Export.
Download the generated CSV file.
Import the file into Q-time using its standard timesheet import process.
If absence export codes have been configured, absences are included in the export using the mapped Q-time absence codes.
Export history
After generating an export, it is automatically added to the export history list.
For each export, you can view:
Export status
Export period
Data source used
Number of records
User who generated the export
Applied filters
You can also download previously generated export files from the history list.
Troubleshooting
Employee missing from export
Make sure the employee has an Export code configured in their employee profile.
Absences are not exported
Verify that Absence export codes are enabled and that each absence type has been mapped to a valid Q-time absence code.
Hours do not match Begin reports
Confirm that the correct period and data source were selected when generating the export.
Q-time rejects the file
Verify that the file is imported using Q-time's standard monthly timesheet import process.
Need help?
If the exported hours or absences do not match your expectations or the import fails, contact our support team through the in-app chat or email support@begin.ee.