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Require Clock In/Out

Summary

This tutorial guides you through enabling the Require Clock In/Out feature in BuilderPal Pro, ensuring team members use live clock-ins and clock-outs for accurate time tracking. It matters because it minimizes errors from manual entries, improves payroll precision, and reduces guesswork in time reporting.

How-To Video

Prerequisites

  • BuilderPal Pro subscription. Upgrade to BuilderPal Pro
  • Access to team settings (typically Admin, Team Project Manager, or similar roles).

Steps

  1. Navigate to team settings and select the feature. Go to the team settings in BuilderPal Pro and choose "Require Clock In & Out" to enforce live tracking.

  2. Enable for selected team members. Turn on the option for specific team members to prevent manual hour entries.

  3. Turn on in permissions. In the permissions section, activate the feature so the team must use the live clock-in timer.

  4. Verify on mobile. Check the mobile view to confirm the enabled mode, which reduces guesswork and ensures no post-shift manual additions for accurate payroll.

Confirmation

Once enabled, team members will see the live clock-in requirement on their mobile app, preventing manual time additions and displaying the timer for real-time tracking.

FAQ

Q: What does Require Clock In/Out do exactly?
A: It forces team members to clock in and out in real-time using the app's timer, blocking any manual entry of hours after the fact.

Q: Can I apply this to only some team members?
A: Yes, you can select specific team members in the settings to enable this feature for them.

Q: Why can't I find this feature?
A: This is a Pro feature; ensure you have upgraded to BuilderPal Pro. If still unavailable, check your role permissions.

Q: How does this affect payroll?
A: It leads to more accurate time records, reducing overestimations or inaccuracies in hours worked, resulting in cleaner payroll processing.

Q: Can I disable it later?
A: Yes, return to team settings and permissions to turn off the feature for all or selected members.

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