Advanced Features

Kiosk - PIN Punching Overview

Step by step instructions on how to set up and use the kiosk (PIN) feature.

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Punch Limiting: With or Without Scheduling

Step by step instructions on how to set up punch limiting with and without scheduling.

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IP Address Lock Overview

Step by step instructions on how to set up the IP Address Lock.

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Device Lock Overview

With device lock, you can ensure an employee can punch in/out from a specific device.

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Overview of Notifications, Alerts, and Reminders

Here we'll cover the many different notifications that are available.

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Setting up your profile photo for Facial Recognition as an Employee, Manager or Admin.

After Facial Recognition is enabled on your account you need to setup a profile picture so Buddy Punch can recognize you.

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Facial Recognition - How to use for punching and for logging in

Punch in and out, or login using just a live image from your webcam. Works on laptops, desktops, tablets and smartphones.

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How to punch in or out, or login using Facial Recognition.

Once you have Facial Recognition setup you can follow these setups to use it.

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Face ID for Facial Recognition on iOS Smartphone App

Face ID can be used for up to 2 people per device

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How do I punch or login using Facial Recognition from the app?

Here we'll explain how to use the Facial Recognition feature from the app.

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Helpful tips for taking Facial Recognition pictures

Here we'll go over some helpful tips when it comes to taking pictures of employees for Facial Recognition

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Printing and Formatting your QR Codes

QR Codes are generated on a per employee basis. You can download them as images and print them.

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Setting up your PC's Camera for QR Code Usage

Scan your QR Code with your webcam or smartphone. (IE is not supported)

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How to use QR Codes (QRC) with iPhones and iPads

Apple products do not support the QR Code technology when using a browser, but you do have options.

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Using Buddy Punch as a Terminal or Kiosk

We recommend using our QR Code feature.

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How to punch in and out using a QR Code

An employee can punch in and out using a QR Code, or their manager can punch them in and out by scanning their QR Code.

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How do I use the QR Code feature on the app?

Here we'll explain how to use the QR Code feature on the app.

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How do I change my camera for QR Code punching from the app?

If you need to change your camera settings, you can do this from the settings area of the app.

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Can I create a QR Code for a specific job?

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QR Code - Contactless Punch Option

If you're in need of a contactless punching option, then we recommend using our QR Code feature.

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How do I add/edit a break in-app?

Step by step instructions on how to add an unpaid break in the Buddy Punch app.

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How do I change/edit a punch or time entry? Or add a break from the web?

Step by step instructions on how to edit a punch or time entry and add a break from our website.

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How do I set up automatic lunch breaks?

Automatic breaks will trigger after a set amount of time.

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How do I add a break from the app?

If your admin allows edits, you can add a break from the time card page.

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How do I enter in a Paid Break?

Breaks, if you want them paid, are a different type of time.

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Tracking Paid or Unpaid Breaks

Instructions on how to track paid or unpaid breaks within Buddy Punch.

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Geofences - what are they and how do they work?

A geofence will require use of our smartphone apps.

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Can I use Geofences and IP Locks together?

Employees can be out in the field or in the office, and you can restrict both.

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What happens if I am outside a geofence?

You are required to be within a geofence to punch in or out.

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Time Card Approvals Setup & Usage

If enabled time cards will need to be submitted at the end of a pay period.

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Time Card Approvals - Required Agreement

You can now require an employee to agree to specific text prior to submitting their time card.

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How to approve or reject a time card as a manager or administrator.

If you are using our Time Card Approvals feature, you can approve or reject time cards.

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How do I send out reminders for time card approvals?

Here we'll explain how to setup the time card approval reminder for Managers and Administrators.

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Punch Rounding Overview

You can setup punch rounding so employee's punches are rounded down, up or to the nearest based on a specified increment.

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Should I apply rounding on switch?

Here we'll explain the punch rounding feature and how it works with switches.

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How do I send a shift end reminder?

Here we'll show you how to setup a shift end reminder.

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How do I send a punch in reminder?

Here we'll explain how to setup a punch in reminder for your employees.

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How to be alerted when an employee punches in using "No Shift."

Here we'll explain how to setup the Punch In Alert - No Shift option.

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How do I send a shift start reminder?

Here we'll show you how to setup a shift start reminder.

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I'd like to be alerted when an employee doesn't punch out.

Here we'll show you how to setup an alert to be notified when an employee doesn't punch out for their scheduled shift.

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I'd like to be alerted when an employee doesn't punch in.

Here we'll show you how to setup an alert to be notified when an employee doesn't punch into their scheduled shift.

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I'd like to be alerted when an employee punches out late.

Here we'll show you how to setup an alert to be notified when an employee punches out late.

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I'd like to be alerted when an employee punches out early.

Here we'll show you how to setup an alert to be notified when an employee punches out early.

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I'd like to be alerted when an employee punches in late.

Here we'll show you how to setup an alert to be notified when an employee punches in late.

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I'd like to be alerted when an employee punches in early.

Here we'll show you how to setup an alert to be notified when an employee punches in early.

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How do I send a punch out reminder?

Here we'll explain how to create a punch out reminder.

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I'd like to send a reminder for employees to submit their time cards.

Here we'll explain how to send a reminder to employees to submit their time card.

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How do I setup an overtime alert?

Here we'll explain how to setup an overtime alert.

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Overtime Alerts

Get alerted when your employees or managers hit a set number of hours. You can select how many hours need to pass before the notification.

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What should I enter in the name field for an overtime alert?

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