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How to Enable the Time Entry (Duration) Option

Step-by-step instructions covering how Administrators can set up the Time Entry (Duration) option from the Buddy Punch website.

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Overview: Administrators can enable the Time Entry (Duration) option from the Buddy Punch website. This feature enables employees or salaried workers to enter the total number of hours worked in a day, eliminating the need to punch in and out.

Common Use Cases: This feature is commonly used for tracking the work hours of salaried employees. It's also used when employees only need to track the amount of time spent on a particular project or task as opposed to the hours worked.


Time Entry (Duration) Setup

1. Start by navigating to the Settings --> Time Entry Options page:

2. On the Time Entry Options page, you can either set an employee up for:

  • Time Entry Only (Duration): This option enables employees to record their total hours worked. The option to punch in or out in real-time will be removed.

  • Punches & Time Entry: This option enables employees to choose between entering their total hours worked or punching in and out in real-time:

3. If you plan on using the Time Entry Only (duration) option, it's recommended to update your Default Time Entry Mode to match, as new workers will automatically take on this selection:

4. Click Save once done.


FAQs

Q: Why don't I see the time entry option?

A: If you're not seeing the time entry option, then it's not enabled. Please reference the instructions at the top of this article.

Q: Why don't I see GPS details for a Time Entry (Duration)?

A: Even if GPS is set to required, GPS coordinates will not be captured when using the Time Entry (Duration) option.

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