Enable or Disable the Time Clock
Premium and Business subscriptions include access to the Time Clock feature.
To enable or manage settings:
Go to Dashboard > Settings > Time Clock
Enabling the Time Clock allows access to additional features such as rounding, early clock-in, automatic clock-out, and geofencing.
Business subscriptions also include the Kiosk feature.
Track Late Employees
With the Business subscription, you can track late arrivals automatically when using the Time Clock.
To activate this option:
Go to Settings > Time Clock
Enable the late arrivals setting
Specify how late is considered "late"
When an employee clocks in after the defined threshold, the system automatically records the instance in the attendance report.
Allow Early Clock-In
Admins can control how early employees can clock in before their scheduled shifts.
Note: For Toast-integrated accounts, adjusting Sling Time Clock settings does not affect Toast Time Clock settings. Update those directly in Toast.
If early clock-in is disabled, employees attempting to clock in early will receive an error message.
To allow early clock-in, define a grace period in minutes. Employees can clock in once they are within that timeframe.
Allowing unscheduled clock-in may override early clock-in restrictions and can result in duplicate shifts if not configured carefully.
Clock In Without a Scheduled Shift
Premium and Business accounts can allow employees to clock in without a scheduled shift.
To enable this feature:
Access the web version of Sling
Go to Settings > Time Clock
Enable Clock in without a scheduled shift
Select Save
When enabled, employees can clock in without a shift and must select a location and position assigned to their profile.
Clock In and Out
Employees can clock in and out using the web app, mobile app, or kiosk (Business subscription).
From the Web:
Log in to your Sling profile
Go to the Dashboard
Select Clock in or Clock out
From the Mobile App:
Open the Sling app
Access the Dashboard
Select Clock in or Clock out
During a shift, employees can:
Select Start break to begin a break
Select End break to return
Select Clock out to end the shift
Disable the Time Clock for Employees
To disable the Time Clock for specific employees:
Go to Employees
Select the employee name
Open the Work tab
Toggle off Enable timeclock
Select Save
This removes the clock-in option and related reminders for that employee.
Round Time Clock Punches
Rounding adjusts timestamps to the nearest increment for payroll simplicity.
Examples:
5-minute increment: 11:03 AM → 11:05 AM
15-minute increment: 11:43 AM → 11:45 AM
To enable rounding:
Go to Time Clock settings
Select an increment
Select Save
Configure Geofencing
Geofencing restricts where employees can clock in or out based on location.
To enable:
Go to Dashboard > Settings > Time Clock
Enable mobile/web Time Clock
Enable geofencing
You can configure:
GPS radius from a location
For this setting to work, you must have a street address entered for your location.
You can define the distance in meters or feet. The minimum you can set is 100 meters or 330 feet.
Connection to a specific Wi-Fi network (IP address)
In order for this setting to work, you must set your IP address(es) in your location settings.
Note: Geofencing checks location only at the time of clock-in or clock-out and does not track employee movement.
Set Up a Kiosk
To set up a Kiosk:
Enter admin or manager credentials
Select locations for the kiosk
Select Launch
Employees can then use their PINs to clock in and out.
Add a Kiosk Shortcut
You can create a desktop shortcut to quickly launch the Kiosk.
Windows:
Right-click the desktop and select New > Shortcut
Select Next, name the shortcut, and select Finish
Mac:
Open https://kiosk.getsling.com in a browser
Drag the URL to the desktop
Find a Kiosk PIN
Employees can find their kiosk PIN in their profile.
From the Web:
Go to Profile
Select the Work tab
Locate the Time Clock PIN
From the Mobile App:
Tap More
Select Profile
Scroll to view the PIN
Employees can generate a new PIN or request a custom one from an admin.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the mobile/web Time Clock work?
The mobile/web Time Clock is part of Premium and Business subscriptions and allows you to accurately track employee hours within Sling.
To enable web and mobile clock-in, go to Dashboard > Settings > Time Clock. This allows employees to access the clock-in button directly from their Sling accounts.
If you want to prevent employees from clocking in from a mobile device, use the Kiosk option available with the Business subscription. This allows you to set up a dedicated device (computer, tablet, etc.) at your location so employees can clock in using a PIN.
When employees are scheduled for a shift, or if clocking in without a scheduled shift is enabled, they will see the option to clock in from their Dashboard.
Employees can also punch in and out for breaks. If a shift includes a break, they will see the option to start breaks. This can be done multiple times if needed.
You can track employee hours using Timesheets. This feature allows you to review punches, make edits, and view detailed shift information such as position worked, break duration, and scheduled vs. actual hours.
With the Business subscription, you can use the Reports tab to access the payroll report, which shows details on hours, wages, positions, and pay rates. This can be exported for payroll processing.
You can also customize Time Clock settings, including punch restrictions, rounding, early clock-in, and more.