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How to Set Up Automatic Punch Outs Based on a Scheduled Shift

Step-by-step instructions on how to set up an Automatic Punch Out based on an employee's schedule.

Overview: When using the scheduling feature, workers can be set to automatically punch out after a specified amount of time following the end of their shift from the Buddy Punch website.

Important! This feature will only apply to employees who have punched in for a scheduled shift. Additionally, automatic punch outs based on a scheduled shift do not require approval and will not show in the Pending Approval section of the Dashboard.

Instructions:


Automatic Punch Out - End of Shift

1. Start by navigating to the Settings --> Scheduling page:

2. In the Punching & Shifts section, check the box next to Automatically punch an employee out after X Minutes of the end of their shift and then enter how many minutes after a shift ends that an employee should be punched out:

3. Click Save once done.


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FAQs

Q: Is this a global option or can it be set up on a per-employee basis?

A: Both automatic punch out options are global and cannot be set up on a per-employee basis.

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