> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.vyntaintegrate.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Clock In and Out

> Track technician attendance with GPS-verified clock in and out, break logging, and real-time shift visibility.

Knowing who's on-site and who isn't is fundamental to dispatching. Vynta's clock in/out system tracks technician attendance with GPS verification, so you always know who's available.

## How Clock In/Out Works

Technicians clock in at the start of their shift and clock out at the end. Each entry records:

* **Timestamp** — exact time of the punch
* **Location** — GPS coordinates at the time of clock in/out
* **Shift type** — regular, overtime, or on-call
* **Break logging** — start and end times for breaks

## Clocking In

Technicians can clock in from:

* The **mobile app** — tap the clock in button on the home screen
* The **dashboard** — click the clock icon in the header
* A **kiosk** — if you have a shared device at the office

When clocked in, the technician's status changes to "On shift" and they appear in the **Who's In** panel on the dashboard.

## Clocking Out

At the end of the shift, the technician taps clock out. Vynta calculates:

* Total hours worked
* Break duration
* Net shift time
* Any overtime (if the shift exceeded standard hours)

## Break Tracking

Technicians can log breaks during their shift:

1. Tap **Start Break** — the timer begins
2. Tap **End Break** — the timer stops
3. Break time is deducted from total shift hours

## GPS Verification

Every clock in and out records the device's GPS location. This helps:

* Verify that technicians are on-site when they claim to be
* Resolve disputes about shift times
* Track travel time between jobs

<Note>
  GPS tracking is enabled by default. You can disable it in **Settings** > **Time & Attendance** if your team prefers not to share location data.
</Note>

## Who Sees What

| Role            | Can see                                                             |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Owner/Admin** | All technicians' clock in/out times, locations, and shift summaries |
| **Dispatcher**  | Current shift status of all technicians                             |
| **Technician**  | Their own clock in/out history and shift summaries                  |

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="What if a technician forgets to clock in?">
    An admin can manually add a clock in entry from the **Timesheets** page. The technician can also request a correction, which requires admin approval.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can technicians clock in from multiple devices?">
    Yes, but only one active clock in is allowed at a time. If they clock in on a second device, the first entry is automatically ended.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does clock in/out work offline?">
    The mobile app queues clock in/out entries when offline and syncs them when connectivity returns. The timestamp uses the device time, not the sync time.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>