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Setup Kiosk App

Summary

This tutorial covers how to set up the BuilderPal Kiosk App, enabling your crew to clock in and out from a shared device on the jobsite. It simplifies time tracking for teams, reducing the need for individual logins and ensuring accurate payroll data.

How-To Video

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Prerequisites

  • Admin access to the Team Office.
  • A shared device (such as a tablet) for the kiosk station.
  • The BuilderPal Kiosk app downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.
  • Team members added to relevant projects.

Steps

  1. Navigate to Timesheet Settings — Go to your Team Office and select the Timesheet Settings page.

  2. Enable the Kiosk App — Click Enable Kiosk App and ensure the BuilderPal Kiosk app is downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.

  3. Manage Kiosk Admins — Click Manage next to Manage Kiosk Admins to add admins that can be linked to projects for crew clock-ins via the kiosk.

  4. Create a Kiosk Admin — Click the + button in the top right, enter a name and password for the admin, then click Save.

  5. Assign Kiosk Admin to Project — Add the Kiosk Admin to the project where the kiosk clock-in station will be set up.

  6. Sign In on Shared Device — Sign in to the Kiosk Admin account on the shared device your crew will use for clocking in.

  7. Set Up Team Member Pins — Navigate to the Team Members page in Team Office and set 4-digit login pins in each team member's profile.

  8. Log In with Pin — Once pins are set, team members can log in to their clock-in page from the Kiosk Admin account.

Confirmation

You'll know it's set up successfully when team members can enter their 4-digit pins on the shared device to access their clock-in page from the Kiosk Admin account.

FAQ

Q: Can I use the Kiosk App on multiple projects?
A: Yes, assign the same Kiosk Admin to multiple projects in the Manage Kiosk Admins section.

Q: What if a team member forgets their pin?
A: Reset the 4-digit pin in their profile on the Team Members page in Team Office.

Q: Does the Kiosk App require internet access?
A: Yes, it needs a connection to sync clock-ins, but setup is done via the web interface.

Q: Can I have multiple Kiosk Admins?
A: Yes, create additional ones by clicking the + button in Manage Kiosk Admins and assign them to projects as needed.

  • Use the Kiosk App
  • Clock In/Out
  • Filter & Review Time Entries
  • Use Supervisor Approval
  • Time Report

Metadata

Relevant Roles: Admin (GC), Admin (SUB), Team Supervisor
Feature Area: Time Tracking
Article Type: Workflow / Tutorial