How to Import and Sync Harvest Data into Notion

Want to import Harvest data to Notion and keep your time tracking records always up to date? This guide will show you exactly how to set up a Notion Harvest integration in 4 simple steps. You'll be able to sync Harvest with Notion automatically, no coding required.

With Note API Connector, you can seamlessly connect Harvest's API and import data into Notion. Follow along to centralize your time entries, projects, and client data in one place.

TL;DR

  1. Generate Harvest Personal Access Token in your Harvest account settings.
  2. Create API request in Note API Connector to pull Harvest data into Notion.
  3. Set up authentication and run your first import.
  4. Set up automated imports to keep your time tracking data synced.

Quick start with Note API Connector

Start syncing your data to Notion in just a few clicks. Connect your Notion workspace, grant the necessary permissions, and you're ready to build a full Harvest + Notion workflow integration.

👉 Follow the official setup guide to get started in minutes.

Step 1: Generate a Harvest Personal Access Token

Before you can import Harvest data into Notion, you need to create a Personal Access Token. This token acts as your secure key to access Harvest's API data.

First, navigate to https://id.getharvest.com/developers in your browser and log in to your Harvest account. On the Harvest Developers page, click Create New Personal Access Token to generate your API credentials.

Harvest Account Settings

Give your token a descriptive name (e.g., "Note API Connector") and click Create personal access token.

Create Harvest Personal Access Token

Copy both your Token and Account ID. You'll need both for the API connection.

Harvest Access Token and Account ID

✅ Done! You now have your Harvest Personal Access Token and Account ID.

Step 2: Import Harvest Time Entries into Notion

Now, import Harvest data into Notion with Note API Connector to centralize your time tracking records.

(Optional) If you're curious what's available, browse the Harvest API documentation. We'll start with time entries using the endpoint:

Set up a Notion database where you want to store your Harvest data.

Harvest API Request Setup

Step 3: Configure Authentication

Open Note API Connector and click Create request . Name your request (e.g., Harvest Time Entries ). Select the Notion database where you want to import the data.

Now you need to configure the authentication using your Harvest Personal Access Token. In the Authorization section, select Bearer Token and paste your Harvest Personal Access Token.

Configure Harvest Bearer Token Authentication

In the Headers section, add header required by Harvest API:

  • Harvest-Account-Id: Your Account ID from Step 1
Harvest API Headers Configuration

Paste the API URL into the URL field.

https://api.harvestapp.com/v2/time_entries

Click Run to fetch a preview of your Harvest time entries.

Run Harvest Integration Test

You’ll see your Harvest time entries displayed. Use Response Field Mapping view to choose which fields (e.g., hours, notes, projects) you want to sync into Notion.

Harvest Time Entries Data Preview

Finally, click Save & Import to store the time entry data in your Notion database. ✅ Done! You've successfully imported Harvest data to Notion.

Harvest Data Import Success

Step 4: Automate Harvest Data Updates in Notion

Manually refreshing your Harvest data in Notion can be time-consuming, especially when tracking billable hours, reviewing timesheets, or managing client projects. With Note API Connector's scheduling feature, you can automate data updates , ensuring your Notion dashboard always reflects the latest Harvest information.

Set it to refresh hourly, daily, or at custom intervals , so you never have to worry about outdated time tracking data again. Whether you're a freelancer tracking billable hours or a team lead managing project timelines, automated synchronization lets you focus on your work while your data stays current. With scheduling, you can sync Harvest with Notion automatically, no more manual refreshes.

Automate and sync Harvest with Notion using Note API Connector

Copy-paste Harvest API URLs for importing

Use these ready-to-go endpoints with your Harvest Bearer token authentication in Note API Connector. Remember to add the required header: Harvest-Account-Id.

Core time tracking data

  • Projects
    https://api.harvestapp.com/v2/projects
  • Tasks
    https://api.harvestapp.com/v2/tasks
  • Users (Team Members)
    https://api.harvestapp.com/v2/users
  • Clients
    https://api.harvestapp.com/v2/clients

Invoicing & expenses

  • Invoices
    https://api.harvestapp.com/v2/invoices
  • Expenses
    https://api.harvestapp.com/v2/expenses
  • Estimates
    https://api.harvestapp.com/v2/estimates

Reports & analytics

  • Time Reports
    https://api.harvestapp.com/v2/reports/time/clients
  • Project Budget Reports
    https://api.harvestapp.com/v2/reports/project_budget

Conclusion

With Note API Connector, importing and updating Harvest data into Notion is effortless and code-free. This Notion Harvest Integration centralizes your time tracking and project data, making it easier for teams to collaborate and access real-time productivity insights. With this setup, you can import Harvest data into Notion, build a complete Notion Harvest integration, and keep everything in sync automatically.

Whether you're tracking billable hours, monitoring project progress, or analyzing team productivity, connecting Harvest to Notion eliminates data silos and improves workflow efficiency. The ability to create custom views, filters, and dashboards in Notion transforms your Harvest data into actionable insights for better project management and client billing.

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