This guide shows you how to set up attendance sessions and assign student PINs for kiosk clock in and out. Watch the walkthrough below, or follow the written steps.
Who: Admins with attendance access · Where: Attendance / Course Scheduling, and the contact record's Attendance section
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Create an attendance session
When you create a session, set the following:
Session name — name the session so it's easy to recognize.
Session type — choose the type, including a regular recurring session with start and end dates.
Start time — set when the session begins.
Expected hours — the hours students are expected to attend.
Days of week — the days the session runs.
Instructor (optional) — assign an instructor if you want.
Choose a trust level
The trust type controls how much a student has to do at the kiosk:
Trust type | What the student does |
Basic trust | Assumes presence — no punch required |
Partial trust | Requires a punch in |
Zero trust | Requires a punch in and a punch out |
Lunch clock-outs are still logged regardless of the trust level you choose.
Open the kiosk to students
Once your session is set up, open the kiosk so students can clock in and out.
Create student PINs
Students clock in and out with a PIN. You can create PINs two ways:
During the first punch in — a student can be given a PIN the first time they use the kiosk.
At admission (preferred) — set the PIN ahead of time from the student's contact record, in the Attendance section, so it's ready before their first session.
You can update a student's PIN later from the same place. Each PIN must be unique, so no two students share the same one.
Related articles
Attendance: Admin Guide
Attendance: Instructor Guide
Attendance: Student Guide
Scheduling Course Offerings and Sessions