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How to Punch In/Out—Employee (Kiosk/PIN)
How to Punch In/Out—Employee (Kiosk/PIN)

Step-by-step instructions on how to punch in/out as an employee using our kiosk/PIN punching feature.

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Written by Rachel
Updated over a week ago

Overview: The PIN punching option allows an employee to punch in/out via a unique 4-digit PIN. This option can be used from our website or mobile app.

Important: When using the kiosk/PIN punching feature, a user (any user) must log in once with a username/password. This is what allows our system to associate your specific device with your Buddy Punch account.

Instructions:

Additional Resources:


Punch In/Out—Kiosk (Web)

1. Start by visiting our website at https://app.buddypunch.com/ and choose the PIN option:


2. You'll then want to enter the 4-digit PIN, which your employer will provide. You can use a keyboard or click the numbers:


3. If no Location or Department Codes are assigned and scheduling is not enabled, you'll choose the Punch In button:


4. If you're assigned Location or Department Codes, you'll be required to make a selection before choosing the Punch In button:


5. If scheduling is enabled, you'll be required to select a shift before choosing the Punch In button. If only one shift is assigned, it will be automatically selected:


6. Once the punch in is complete, you'll receive a confirmation message:


7. To punch out, choose the PIN punching option, enter your unique 4-digit PIN and select the Punch Out button:


8. Once the punch out has been processed, you'll receive a confirmation message:


Punch In/Out—Kiosk (App)

1. To punch in/out using a PIN, start by launching the Buddy Punch app and choosing the PIN Code option on the login screen. (Left image)

2. You'll then want to enter the unique 4-digit PIN provided by your employer. (Right image)


3. Click the Punch In button. (Left image)

4. You'll be asked to confirm the punch process by clicking Yes. (Middle image)

5. Once the punch has been processed; you'll receive a confirmation message and be taken back to the PIN punching page. (Right image)

6. To punch out, enter your 4-digit PIN and choose the Punch Out button. (Left image)

7. You'll be asked to confirm the punch out by choosing the Yes option. (Middle image)

8. Once the punch has been processed, you'll receive a confirmation message and be taken back to the PIN punching page. (Right image)


FAQ:

Q: Why am I receiving a message to log in with my username/password?

A: When using the kiosk/PIN punching feature, you must log in once with your username/password. This is what allows our system to associate your specific device with your Buddy Punch account.

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