--- title: How to Add Shifts to a Site Location description: Learn how to add shifts to site locations, select multiple locations in bulk and create location-based shifts ready for personnel assignment. --- [Skip to content](https://help.cerely.com/how-to-add-shifts-to-a-site-location#main-content) ![Cerely Logo\_Landscape-4C](https://help.cerely.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Cerely%20Logo_Landscape-4C.png?width=160&height=41&name=Cerely%20Logo_Landscape-4C.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://cerely.com/contact/) [Contact us](https://cerely.com/contact/?hsLang=en-au) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledge Base](https://help.cerely.com/?hsLang=en-au) 2. [Rostering](https://help.cerely.com/rostering?hsLang=en-au) 3. [Site Rosters](https://help.cerely.com/rostering?hsLang=en-au#site-rosters) # How to Add Shifts to a Site Location ## When a Location has been configured for a site, an additional Location field will appear in the Add Shift popup for that site. This allows managers to create shifts against specific locations within a site, making it easier to see where personnel are required and assign personnel to the correct work area. You can select one or multiple locations when creating a shift.  **Step 1 – Navigate to the Site Roster** 1. Navigate to the **Roster** tab from the top menu. 2. From the left-hand menu, click **Site Roster**. **![](https://help.cerely.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-08-2026-02-06-04-8678-AM.png?width=2128&height=946&name=image-png-Oct-08-2026-02-06-04-8678-AM.png)** **Step 2 – Select the Site** From the Site Roster: 1. Select the required **Site** from the Site field. 2. Alternatively, click **Add Shift** to open the Add Shift popup.   ![](https://help.cerely.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-08-2026-02-06-56-1456-AM.png?width=2128&height=946&name=image-png-Oct-08-2026-02-06-56-1456-AM.png) **Step 3 – Select the Shift Type** From the **Add Shift** popup: 1. Select the **Shift Type**. 2. Choose from: - **Ad-hoc** - **Permanent** - **Spare Shift**   ![](https://help.cerely.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-08-2026-02-08-01-4492-AM.png?width=2126&height=944&name=image-png-Oct-08-2026-02-08-01-4492-AM.png) **Step 4 – Select the Site** In the **Site Name** field: 1. Select the site where you want to create the shift. 2. Once the site has been selected, the system will display the **Location** field.   ![](https://help.cerely.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-08-2026-02-08-28-8279-AM.png?width=2126&height=944&name=image-png-Oct-08-2026-02-08-28-8279-AM.png) **Step 5 – Select the Location** The **Location** field allows you to select where the shift is required within the site. 1. Click the **Location** field. 2. Select one or more locations. For example: - Front Door - Gatehouse - Car Park - Control Room **Multiple Locations** You can select **multiple locations** at the same time. When multiple locations are selected, the system will create the **same shift in bulk for every selected location**. For example, if you select: - Front Door - Gatehouse - Car Park The system will create the shift against all three locations. ![](https://help.cerely.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-08-2026-02-09-03-8944-AM.png?width=2126&height=944&name=image-png-Oct-08-2026-02-09-03-8944-AM.png) **Step 6 – Select the Role** Select the required **Role** for the shift. The Role identifies the type of personnel required for the shift. **![](https://help.cerely.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-08-2026-02-10-07-3166-AM.png?width=2130&height=942&name=image-png-Oct-08-2026-02-10-07-3166-AM.png)** **Step 7 – Complete the Shift Details** Complete the remaining shift details in the **Add Shift** popup. Enter the required information, such as: - Shift date from and To - Days of the week - Start time - Finish time - Any other required shift information Review the shift details before saving.   ![](https://help.cerely.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-08-2026-02-11-41-5404-AM.png?width=2128&height=948&name=image-png-Oct-08-2026-02-11-41-5404-AM.png) **Step 8 – Save the Shift** Once all shift details have been entered: 1. Review the information. 2. Confirm the correct site and location have been selected. 3. Click **Save**. The system will create the shift against the selected location or locations.   ![](https://help.cerely.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-08-2026-02-12-09-1842-AM.png?width=2128&height=948&name=image-png-Oct-08-2026-02-12-09-1842-AM.png) **Shift Created** The system will now create the shift or shifts against the selected site locations. The shifts will be available on the **Site Roster**, ready for a manager to assign personnel to the required shifts. When viewing the Site Roster, managers can clearly see which location each shift belongs to. ![](https://help.cerely.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-08-2026-02-13-26-5648-AM.png?width=2130&height=612&name=image-png-Oct-08-2026-02-13-26-5648-AM.png) **Note:** If you create a **10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Security Officer** shift and select: - Front Door - Gatehouse - Car Park The system will create the same shift for each of the three locations. 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