Schedule and time

Use the shared timeclock every day

Walk up to the shared device, tap your card, clock in or out, and know what to do if the screen is offline or looks wrong.

4 min read · Updated Mar 18, 2026 · Staff and shift leads using a shared timeclock device

Use this article after the device has already been registered and left on the shared Timeclock screen.

The daily routine is simple: find your name, tap your card, and confirm the punch action in the modal.

Quick facts

Start here

Staff cards show whether you are currently clocked in or out.
If you are already clocked in, your card shows how long the current shift has been open.
Some locations require a photo before a punch can be submitted.
If the device goes offline, punches can queue and sync later when the connection returns.

Open or return to Timeclock.

Tap your own card only. If you are clocked in already, your card shows the running shift time.

After you tap your card, the modal shows whether you are clocking in or clocking out.

If the location requires a photo, take the photo first and then submit the punch.

Wait for the success message before handing the device to the next person.
If the camera fails, allow camera access and restart the camera from the punch modal.
If you tapped the wrong person, close the modal and choose the correct card before submitting anything.

Keep the device awake, charged, and left on Timeclock.
If the header shows Offline or Queued punches, leave the device connected so it can sync.
If the wrong location or staff list appears, ask a manager to review the device in Timeclock Devices.

Fast fixes

Refresh the page if names or status chips do not look current.

Use the help button in the top-right corner when someone needs a quick reminder about install, photos, or offline sync.

If the device keeps failing, ask a manager to revoke and register it again from Timeclock Devices.