# Time Locking

## Summary

Enable Time Locking in BuilderPal Pro to prevent edits to time entries after a specified cutoff period, ensuring payroll accuracy and protecting reports from last-minute changes.

## How-To Video

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## Prerequisites

- BuilderPal Pro subscription. **[Upgrade to BuilderPal Pro](https://docs.builderpal.com/books/plans-pricing/page/how-to-subscribe-or-upgrade)**
- Admin or Finance Manager access.

## Steps

1. **Navigate to the Time Tab to view editable time entries.** — Before enabling Time Locking, review your current time entries which can be edited freely.

    

2. **Go to Core Settings.** — Access the Core Settings from the main menu to configure company-wide options.

    

3. **Turn on Time Lock and set the lock period.** — Locate the Time Lock option, toggle it on, and enter your desired lock period, such as 48 hours.

    

4. **Verify locked entries in the app.** — After the cutoff period passes, time entries will be locked and cannot be changed, visible in both web and mobile views.

    

## Confirmation

Time entries older than your set lock period will appear locked, preventing any further edits to maintain payroll integrity.

## FAQ

**What is Time Locking?**  
Time Locking is a Pro feature that automatically locks time entries after a specified period to prevent edits and ensure accurate payroll processing.

**How do I enable Time Locking?**  
Go to Core Settings, toggle Time Lock on, and set your preferred lock period (e.g., 48 hours).

**Can I edit time entries after they are locked?**  
No, once locked, entries cannot be changed to protect payroll from alterations.

**Does Time Locking apply to all users?**  
Yes, it applies company-wide to all time entries after the cutoff.

**What if I need to adjust the lock period later?**  
You can return to Core Settings at any time to update the lock period.

## Related Articles

- [Clock In/Out](https://docs.builderpal.com/books/time-tracking/page/clock-inout)
- [Approve Time](https://docs.builderpal.com/books/team-office/page/approve-time)
- [Use the Kiosk App](https://docs.builderpal.com/books/time-tracking/page/use-the-kiosk-app)
- [Time Approval](https://docs.builderpal.com/books/time-tracking/page/time-approval)
- [Filter & Review Time Entries](https://docs.builderpal.com/books/team-office/page/generate-time-report)