Basic Features | Buddy Punch Docs

Require Notes On Punch

If you'd like notes to be required on punch ins, outs or both this can be enabled from within each employee profile.

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What is a push notification?

Here we'll explain what a push notification is.

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GPS Settings

Setting up GPS and how to view GPS coordinates

We capture GPS coordinates when using a mobile device. Make sure each device is setup to share those GPS coordinates.

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Do you offer safeguards against GPS spoofing?

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Does Buddy Punch monitor GPS at all times?

Here we'll explain how the GPS feature functions.

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How to Enable Location Services for Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Android/iOS Devices | GPS Setting

GPS setting can be used on the Buddy Punch app. Also, learn how to enable location services on Chrome and Safari.

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Mobile GPS Troubleshooting

GPS troubleshooting tips for mobile devices.

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Time Entry Options

Time Entry (Duration) Overview

Time Entry (Duration) allows a user to enter their total amount of hours worked as opposed to punching time.

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Webcam

How do I turn the camera or webcam feature off?

Administrators can turn the webcam feature off, or require it for employees. Each employee can have a unique setting.

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Viewing webcam images or pictures of employees when they punch.

If webcam is enabled on your account you can view pictures of users punching.

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How do I enable the webcam?

You can turn the webcam on/off for specific users. When using the webcam you will need to grant Buddy Punch access. Here are some tips.

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Webcam (Camera) Feature Supported Devices

You will have to use our smartphone apps if you want to use the webcam feature on an iPhone or iPad.

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How does the webcam feature work when punching in or out?

If your employer has the webcam option enabled, you may be required to have your picture taken when punching in or out.

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Locations, Departments, Positions

Locations: What are they and how do they work?

Here we'll go over locations and how they function.

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Department Codes: What are they and how do they work?

Here we'll go over Department Codes (Job Codes) and how they function.

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How do I create and assign a Position?

Create and assign as many Positions as needed.

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What are Positions?

Positions allow you to assign a specific position to employees that they can select when punching in. You can also assign them to a shift.

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Can Employees Switch Departments/Locations Without Punching Out?

Employees can switch between Shifts, Departments, Locations or Positions by using the Switch option.

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Using Job Codes or Department Codes

Create codes and assign them to employees/managers. When they go to punch in, they have to select from one of them.

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