Clock-in Location
Summary
This tutorial covers how to enable and manage GPS verification for clock-ins in BuilderPal Pro, ensuring time is logged accurately at job sites. It helps prevent off-site entries and provides confidence in time tracking data.
How-To Video
Prerequisites
- BuilderPal Pro subscription. Upgrade to BuilderPal Pro
- Admin or Supervisor role with access to Timesheet Settings.
- Team members must have location services enabled on their devices.
Steps
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Navigate to Timesheet Settings in the app.
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In Permissions, turn on Clock Location verification.
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Select team members and check the box to require location verification for them.
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View the map to confirm time entries match job site locations.
Confirmation
Once enabled, clock-in attempts will prompt for GPS verification, and you'll see location pins on the map view for approved entries, confirming accurate on-site logging.
FAQ
Q: What happens if a team member tries to clock in off-site?
A: The app will prevent the clock-in and prompt them to move to the job site location.
Q: Does this apply to manual time entries?
A: Yes, GPS verification is required for both clock-ins and manual additions to ensure accuracy.
Q: Can I enable this for only specific team members?
A: Yes, manage permissions individually by checking the box next to their name in settings.
Q: What if location services are disabled on a device?
A: The user will be prompted to enable them; otherwise, clock-in won't proceed.
Q: Is GPS data stored securely?
A: Yes, BuilderPal handles location data privately and only for verification purposes.