Introduction
Purpose: This guide explains how to configure your program’s timezone to ensure all date-related activities—such as reports, sales, challenges, rewards, and notifications—are accurately tracked.
Context: Proper timezone settings ensure consistency across your program’s data. Note that Power BI reports follow GMT(+0) based on Microsoft Azure server time, which may differ from other program data.
Why Timezone Configuration Matters
Configuring the correct timezone helps maintain:
Accurate Reports and Sales dates.
Properly timed Challenge and reward availability.
Consistent Notifications sent to ambassadors.
Exception: Power BI reports adhere to GMT(+0), regardless of program settings. This exception may impact cross-report comparisons.
How to Set Up the Timezone
Access Timezone Settings:
Navigate to Settings → Account Settings → My Account → Your Personal Account.
Select the Ideal Timezone:
Choose the timezone aligning with your program's location and operational needs.
Save the Configuration:
Confirm the selected timezone to apply changes across the program.
Best Practices/Tips
Communicate exceptions: Ensure your team is aware of the Power BI timezone exception to avoid confusion.
Double-check notifications: Verify that notification schedules align with intended delivery times to ambassadors.