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title: IntelliJ IDEA
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![IntelliJ IDEA](/blume-assets/content/public/images/editor-icons/intellij-idea-128.png)

Let's set up IntelliJ IDEA to count how much time you spend coding in Java!

## 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/setup). It will set up your account so it works with IntelliJ IDEA.

## Step 3: Add the plugin to IntelliJ IDEA

1. Open IntelliJ IDEA
2. Go to **File** → **Settings** (on Mac: **IntelliJ IDEA** → **Preferences**)
3. Click **Plugins** on the left
4. Click the **Marketplace** tab at the top
5. Type "WakaTime" in the search box
6. Click **Install** next to WakaTime
7. Click **Restart IDE** when it asks

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/setup) and try again.

**Plugin not working?** Close IntelliJ IDEA and open it again.

**Still having trouble?** Ask for help in [Hack Club Slack](https://hackclub.slack.com) - look for the #hackatime-help channel.

## What happens next

Start coding! Your time will show up on your [Hackatime page](https://hackatime.hackclub.com) in a few minutes.