Buddy Punch

If you want to require notes on punch ins, outs, both, or when an employee makes an edit this can be enabled from each employee profile.

Require Notes On Punch or Edit

Here we'll explain what a push notification is.

What is a push notification?

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Step by step instructions on how to setup and use basic features.

Basic Features

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

Setting up GPS and how to view GPS coordinates

Do you offer safeguards against GPS spoofing?

Here we'll explain how the GPS feature functions.

Does Buddy Punch monitor GPS at all times?

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

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

GPS troubleshooting tips for mobile devices.

Mobile GPS Troubleshooting

GPS Settings

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

Time Entry (Duration) Overview

Time Entry Options

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

How do I turn the camera or webcam feature off?

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

Viewing webcam images or pictures of employees when they punch.

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.

How do I enable the webcam?

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

Webcam (Camera) Feature Supported Devices

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

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

Webcam

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

Locations: What are they and how do they work?

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

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

Create and assign as many Positions as needed.

How do I create and assign a Position?

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.

What are Positions?

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

Can Employees Switch Departments/Locations Without Punching Out?