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Add Plus Code for GPS tracking | Location setup

Sean Wyse By Sean Wyse Updated 12 January 2026 3 min read
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A Plus Code helps accurately define your location for time and attendance tracking in RosterElf. This ensures that employees clock in and out at the correct site. This guide explains how to find your Plus Code and add it to RosterElf.

1. Find your plus code

A Plus Code is a digital address provided by Google Maps. Follow these steps to get your Plus Code.

1.1. open Google plus codes

1.1.1. Go to Google Plus Codes.

Google Plus Codes website home page

1.1.2. Scroll down and click Find Your Code.

Find Your Code button on the Google Plus Codes page

1.2. get your location’s plus code

1.2.1. Enter your address in the search bar.

Google Maps search bar for entering your address to find a Plus Code

1.2.2. Click on the map to adjust your location if needed.

Adjusting the pinned location on the Google Plus Codes map

1.2.3. Copy the Plus Code, including the suburb and country.

Google Maps showing the location's Plus Code ready to copy

2. Add your plus code to RosterElf

Once you have your Plus Code, add it to RosterElf to link it to your site for a precise location.

2.1. open RosterElf and go to sites

2.1.1. Log in to RosterElf.

RosterElf login screen

2.1.2. Click on the Sites tab.

Sites tab in the RosterElf navigation

2.1.3. Select your site from the list.

Selecting a site from the list on the RosterElf Sites page

2.2. update time and attendance settings

2.2.1. Click on Time and Attendance.

Time and Attendance settings for a site in RosterElf

2.2.3. Paste the copied Plus Code into the designated field.

RosterElf site Time and Attendance settings with the Plus Code pasted in

2.2.4. Select the suggested site from the list.

2.2.5. Click Save to confirm the update.

Saving changes in RosterElf

Your site now has an accurate Plus Code, ensuring proper time tracking for employees.

Frequently asked questions

1. What is a Plus Code in RosterElf?

A Plus Code is a unique digital address provided by Google Maps. In RosterElf, it ensures employees clock in and out at the correct location for accurate time and attendance tracking.

2. How do I find my Plus Code on Google Maps?

To find your Plus Code, visit Google Plus Codes, enter your address in the search bar, and click on the map to adjust your location if needed. Copy the Plus Code, including the suburb and country.

3. Where do I add my Plus Code in RosterElf?

Log in to RosterElf, go to the Sites tab, select your site, then open Time and Attendance settings. Paste the copied Plus Code in the designated field and click Save to confirm the update.

4. Why is my Plus Code important for time tracking?

A Plus Code ensures employees clock in and out at the correct location. This prevents time fraud and improves payroll accuracy by linking attendance records to a verified site.

5. Can I update my Plus Code in RosterElf later?

Yes, you can update your Plus Code anytime by following the same steps in Time and Attendance settings. Simply replace the old Plus Code with the new one and save the changes.

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