Starting and ending your shift
We’ve made timesheets easy. Deputy lets you log your worked hours in a number of ways. You can use your smartphone, a web browser, or if your manager has set it up, an iPad.
Start your shift via Kiosk/Time Clock
Please note that the instructions below are applicable for the iOS Kiosk and the Android Time Clock.
If your manager has set up a Kiosk/Time Clock, you can clock in via the following methods:
- Touchless Clock In with iOS or Android
- Present your face to the devices' camera and use Face Unlock to login.
- Say "Start Shift" to commence your shift.
- Login via PIN
- Select your name from the list and enter your PIN
- Click on the Start Shift button or say "Start Shift"
Some employers may have it set so that it takes a photo when you clock in via the Kiosk/Time Clock app. This is just to ensure that you’re actually there and working the shift, instead of getting a co-worker to clock in and out for you.
Ending your shift works exactly the same way - login to the Kiosk / Time Clock and say "End Shift".
Start your shift via web browser
You can also start your shift via a web browser. To do this, log into Deputy at once.deputy.com.
On the left-hand side of the ‘Me’ page, you will see your scheduled shift details.
Click Start Shift to begin your shift.
Start your Shift with iOS and Android App
Much like the web browser version, the iOS and Android applications are simple to use. From the Home tab, review your shift details and tap Start Shift.
Note: your employer may need you to have Location Settings/GPS turned on (you can do this in your phone options). This is to ensure that you are starting your shift at your work location.
We do not continuously track the location of the users. The location is only captured at the start of a shift, start/end of a meal break and at end of a shift.
For more information about location capture or access permissions on the mobile app read Location Capture and Data Access and Permissions and Data Usage.
Start/Stop your shift via SMS
If you do not have a smartphone that can download the Deputy mobile apps you can still SMS to start and end shifts and breaks (if your organisation enables it).
Read this guide on how to start, stop and take breaks for your timesheet.