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Overview: If you don't want employees to punch time on their mobile devices (whether using our app or a mobile web browser), you can disable mobile punches on the Account Settings page. The option to enable/disable mobile punches is global, and will apply to all employees.

1. Start by going to Settings --> Account Settings:

2. You'll then want to either check or uncheck the Disable Punch In/Out on Mobile Devices option and Save once done:

Q: Can I enable/disable mobile punches on a per-employee basis?

A: No, the option to enable/disable mobile punches is global, so it will apply to all employees.

Q: If I disable mobile punches, does that impact the app on an iPad or other tablet?

A: If mobile punches are disabled, the Buddy Punch mobile app on the iPad will be blocked from being used to punch in or out. However, employees can still use the device's web browser (such as Safari or Chrome) to log in and punch in.