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Clocking in/out from a smartphone

Sean Wyse By Sean Wyse Updated 12 January 2026 3 min read
Permission level: All Users Device: Smartphone

How to Clock In/Out Using the Smartphone App

This article explains how to clock in and out for your shift using the smartphone app. Clocking accurately records your work hours for payroll purposes. You will learn how to locate your shift, clock in (including reasons for lateness and photo verification), start and end breaks, and clock out. Follow these steps to meet any system requirements set by your employer.

1. Accessing your shift details

1.1 Viewing today's shift information

1.1.1 Tap Shifts in the bottom navigation bar.

1.1.2 Select the Today tab to see your rostered shift card.

1.1.3 Review the site, position, start and finish times, and current status (e.g. Late for Clock In).

1.1.4 Tap the ℹ︎ info icon on the shift card to open the Shift Information modal and confirm details such as the address, comments, and any shift notes.

2. Clocking in for your shift

2.1 Starting your shift

2.1.1 Tap Clock In on the shift card.

Clock In button on shift card

2.1.2 Ensure your GPS location is within the required tolerance—otherwise the Clock In button is disabled.

2.2 Adding a Reason if Late

2.2.1 A Clock In Late window appears automatically if the app detects you are late.

2.2.2 Enter the reason (e.g. "I was running late!") and tap Next.

Clock In Late reason entry screen

2.3 Taking a Selfie for Verification

2.3.1 The Please verify yourself with a selfie screen opens if photo proof is required.

2.3.2 Capture your selfie and tap Confirm (or Retake photo if needed).

Selfie verification screen for clock in

2.4 Confirmation

2.4.1 Wait briefly—your shift card updates to Clocked In, and the Start Break and Clock Out buttons appear.

3. Taking a break

3.1 Starting your break

3.1.1 Tap Start Break on the shift card.

Start Break button on shift card

3.1.2 Follow any prompts (GPS and/or selfie) and tap Confirm.

3.1.3 The status changes to On Break, and an End Break button is shown.

3.2 Ending your break

3.2.1 Tap End Break when you return.

End Break button displayed during break

3.2.2 Complete any required selfie and tap Confirm.

3.2.3 The shift card reverts to Clocked In.

4. Clocking Out

4.1 Tap Clock Out.

Clock Out button on shift card

4.2 If you are clocking out early, the app asks for a reason—enter it and tap Next.

Early clock out reason entry screen

4.3 Take a selfie (if required) and tap Confirm.

Selfie verification for clock out

4.4 The shift card updates to Clocked Out, displaying your clock-in, break and clock-out times for verification.

Frequently asked questions

1. How do I view my shift details before clocking in?

Tap Shifts in the bottom navigation, select the Today tab, then tap the ℹ︎ info icon on your shift card to open the Shift Information modal with full details.

2. Can I clock in if I am outside the GPS location tolerance?

No. You must be within the required GPS radius set by your employer. Move closer to the site until the Clock In button is enabled.

3. How do I start and end a break during my shift?

Tap Start Break on your shift card to begin, complete any selfie prompts, then tap End Break when you return to work.

4. What happens if I clock out early?

When clocking out early, the app asks for a reason. Enter your explanation so your manager can review it during payroll approval.

5. How do I confirm my clock-in or clock-out was successful?

The status on your shift card changes immediately (e.g. Clocked In, On Break, Clocked Out) and times populate, confirming the action was recorded.

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