Overview: The Account Settings page is where Administrators can manage key account functions and settings on the Buddy Punch website.
Account Settings Overview
Start by navigating to the Settings --> Account Settings page:
On this page, you will find several different options to help you better manage your Buddy Punch account, as shown below:
Starting from the top of the Account Settings page to the bottom:
Name: The Name setting lets you define the official name of your account or company as it will appear across Buddy Punch and in the "Bill to" section on invoices. It’s typically set up during account creation, but you can change it anytime. Learn More.
Time Zone: The Time Zone setting ensures that your Buddy Punch account reflects the correct local time for your company’s operations. Selecting the appropriate time zone is crucial for accurate time tracking, especially if your company operates in multiple locations. By default, the time zone is set during account creation, but it can be updated if needed. Learn More.
Date Format: The Date Format setting lets you configure how dates are displayed throughout your Buddy Punch account and gives you control over how dates appear for your employees and managers. Whether you prefer MM/DD/YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY, you can easily adjust it here based on your regional preferences or company standards. Learn More.
Time Format: Set the way time is displayed across Buddy Punch by configuring the Time Format setting. Here, you can choose between 12-hour (AM/PM) and 24-hour (military) time formats to match your company’s needs or employee preferences. Learn More.
Automatically punch an employee out if they are punched in for more than X hours and X minutes: The Automatic Punch-Out setting prevents employees from being accidentally logged in for extended periods. This feature allows you to set a threshold that automatically punches an employee out after a certain number of hours if they forget to clock out. This prevents inaccuracies in time tracking and helps ensure compliance with labor regulations. Learn More.
An employee is required to be punched in at least X hours and X minutes before punching out: This setting ensures that employees must be punched in for a minimum amount of time before they can punch out, helping to prevent short or accidental punches. Learn More.
An employee is required to be punched out at least X hours and X minutes before punching in: This setting ensures that employees must be punched out for a minimum amount of time before they can punch in, helping to prevent short rest times or accidental punches. Learn More.
Allow Employees to Edit their Time: Control whether employees can edit their time punches with the Allow Employees to Edit their Time setting. This feature allows employees to edit their time entries, giving them the flexibility to correct any mistakes. Approval for employee edits can be set, so that Managers and Administrators can oversee these edits and make sure that everything is accurate before approving. Learn More.
Shifts and Time Off can be Deleted: This setting allows Administrators to enable the deletion of shifts and time-off requests. With this option enabled, Administrators and Managers can delete punches and time-off requests that were entered in error. Learn More.
Split Shifts at Midnight: The Split Shifts at Midnight setting helps divide time punches that span across two different days. When enabled, shifts that start before midnight and end after will be split into two sets of punches: one for the first day and another for the next. This is useful for accurate time tracking and reporting, particularly for night shifts. Learn More.
Show Profile Pictures for Employees: Enable profile pictures for your employees to add a personal touch to your Buddy Punch account. This setting allows you or employees to upload profile pictures, which will appear in various parts of the platform. Learn More.
Disable Punch In/Out on Mobile Devices: Restrict employee punches to certain devices by disabling mobile punch-in/out. If you want to prevent employees from punching in or out via smartphones and tablets, you can disable mobile access. This is useful for ensuring that employees clock in from approved locations. Learn More.