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Examples of Common Custom User Roles

This guide walks you through the creation of common user roles and how to assign them.

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Written by Zack Pierce
Updated over 7 months ago

For a detailed explantion of all available permissions, please see: Custom User Roles

πŸ”§ Where to Start

  1. Click on your company name in the left-hand navigation menu.

  2. Select Organization Settings.

  3. You will be on the Roles screen.


🎭 Default vs. Custom Roles

  • Default Roles are uneditable.

  • While available, we do not recommend relying on them.

  • Instead, create custom roles for clarity and flexibility.

  • Click on the Add Role button to add a new user role


🧱 Example Role Templates

Here are some recommended builds:


1. πŸ§‘β€πŸ’Ό Administrator

Administrators typically have full access to the platform.

βœ… Permissions to Enable:

  • Admin Panel: Enable all modules unless you want to restrict specific tools like Timecards.

  • Settings: Turn all on.

  • Kiosk: Enable Kiosk Panel to allow launching sessions.

  • Mobile App:

    • Mobile App Access

    • Team Tracking

    • Crew Clock

    • Create Employee

⚠️ Geofence restrictions are usually not applied to Administrators, but can be added if needed.

Click Submit to save.


2. πŸ–₯️ Kiosk User

For users using Facial Recognition Kiosks.

βœ… Permissions to Enable:

  • Scroll to Kiosk section.

  • Turn on Biometric Access.

Click Submit to save.


3. πŸ“± Mobile App User (Standard Employee)

Used for team members logging in via mobile with geofence restrictions.

βœ… Permissions to Enable:

  • Scroll to Mobile App section.

  • Enable Mobile App Access only.

  • Do not give supervisory functions.

  • Add Geofence Restrictions for Punch In and Punch Out.

Click Submit to save.

πŸ“Œ Need help setting up geofences? [Link to detailed Geofence Guide video]


4. 🧭 Mobile App Supervisor

For leads or managers who need visibility on their teams.

βœ… Permissions to Enable:

  • Scroll to Mobile App section.

  • Enable:

    • Mobile App Access

    • Team Tracking

Click Submit to save.


πŸ‘₯ Assigning a Role

  1. Go to the Employee List.

  2. Click the pencil icon next to the employee.

  3. Choose the relevant User Role from the list.

  4. Click Save.

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