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Add, Edit, or Delete A Time Entry Duration As An Employee (Web/App)
Add, Edit, or Delete A Time Entry Duration As An Employee (Web/App)

Step-by-step instructions on how to add, edit or delete a time entry duration from our website and mobile app.

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Written by Rachel
Updated over a year ago

Overview: The time entry (duration) option allows an employee to enter their total number of hours worked as opposed to punching in/out. Time entries can be added, edited, or deleted by employees from our website or mobile app.

Instructions:

Additional Resources:


Add A Time Entry (Web)

1. To add a time entry from the Buddy Punch website, log in and choose the Add New option followed by Time Entry on your dashboard:

2. On the Time Entry Add page, you can:

  • Specify the date of the time entry

  • Enter the duration

  • Choose a Location/Department (if applicable/enabled)

  • Add a note

By clicking the +Add New button, you can add multiple lines for multiple time entries. Click Save once done.

If you need to add time entries for an entire pay period, you can choose the Add Weekdays option and time entries will be populated for each day of the week - weekends are excluded. If the time entries have the same duration, simply enter the duration at the top next to Duration and choose Apply to All:

3. You'll then be taken back to your time card where you'll find your newly added time entry/entries:


Edit/Delete A Time Entry (Web)

1. If you need to edit or delete a time entry, you'll want to start by clicking Edit on your dashboard:

2. You'll then be taken to your full time card. If you need to delete a time entry, choose the red Trash icon to the far right of the entry. To edit an entry, choose the Edit button:

3. If you choose to delete a time entry, you'll be asked to confirm the deletion by choosing the Delete button:

4. If you've chosen to Edit a time entry, make any changes needed and Save once done. The changes will be applied immediately:

5. If you want to quickly edit or delete multiple entries at once, choose the Edit All button at the top of your time card:

6. You can then make any adjustments needed or delete multiple time entries. Save once done:


Add A Time Entry (App)

1. To add a time entry from the Buddy Punch mobile app, start by logging in and clicking the Time Cards option in the bottom navigation. (Left image)

2. Once on the Time Card page, click the + button in the top right-hand corner followed by Add Time Entry. (Right image)

3. Select the date of the time entry, the duration, any Location/Department codes (if enabled/applicable), and add a note if needed. Click Save once done. (Left image)

4. You'll then be taken back to the Time Card page where you'll find your newly added time entry duration. (Right image)


Edit/Delete A Time Entry (App)

1. If you need to edit or delete a time entry from the mobile app, start by logging in and choosing Time Cards in the bottom navigation. (Left image)

2. Once on the Time Card page, click the arrow next to the time entry you want to edit or delete. (Middle image)

3. You can then make any adjustments as needed and Save once done. To delete, simply click the Delete button. (Right image)

4. You'll be asked to confirm the deletion of the time entry. Choose Yes to confirm. (Left image)

5. You'll then be taken back to the Time Card page where you will see that your time entry duration has been deleted. (Right image)


FAQ:

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

A: If you don't see the option to add a time entry, it means that your employer hasn't set you up for this option. If you believe this is an error, please contact your administrator.

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