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title: How to Configure Time Clock for Timesheets
description: How to Setup Time Clock
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# How to Configure Time Clock for Timesheets

## The Time Clock Setup allows administrators to configure how personnel attendance is captured and processed. Settings include automatic rounding of clock in and clock out times, automatic break deductions, geo-fencing to prevent staff from clocking in outside approved site locations, and timesheet approval workflows for site contacts.

1\.From the main menu, click your **Profile Icon** in the top right-hand corner

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2\. Click on **Setup** from the dropdown menu

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4\. In the left-hand menu, under **Payroll** click on **Time Clock Setup**

![](https://help.cerely.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/oFGxwwnG4M_wtsu_Qslbh472zpgUhNxoKQ.png)

5\. Click on the **edit** button

![](https://help.cerely.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/G0ifq1eabh_X1uCY5umyfV7YO8D4WSu2TA.png)

6\. Choose your preferred **clock in rounding options** (from None up to 30 minutes). *(This rounds the clock-in time based on your selection.)*

![](https://help.cerely.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/jVEgpK4rohNyjGbtlumslebHide_OAeRMg.png)

7\. Select your **clock in rounding option**: none, up, or down

![](https://help.cerely.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/kez4mbxxws9UPvAS8x1NPqDRJ33FXucIjQ.png)

8\. Choose your preferred **clock out rounding options** (from None up to 30 minutes). *(This rounds the clock-out time based on your selection.)*

![](https://help.cerely.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/OUhi0lkwVzt2Bwfihsy9CDS6PV2FvYTXKA.png)

9\. Select your **clock out rounding option**: none, up, or down

![](https://help.cerely.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/_tsNaub5N-w7cxMVQI1OWG7lrSnoj0Trjw.png)

10\. Select to toggle **on or off** the **clock in and out** location tracking

![](https://help.cerely.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/EAu6pwGKqOMm9wic0g4MXodYf_iTrkVapg.png)

11\. Set the **break time capturing method** to either:

- **Automatically:** Automatically allocate breaks according to shift rosters
- **Manually:** Allows employees to manually add breaks to their shifts and timesheets

![](https://help.cerely.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/v9BV-_qoWHvgMzxgaMRK56D-JjzghGfnhQ.png)

13\. Set the **geofence method** to:

- **Prevent:** Stops employees from clocking in or out outside the specified geofence
- **Allow:** Enables staff to clock in or out outside the geofence location

![](https://help.cerely.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/9rv9Y9ZIizmlJa5_JcfdwSnghN79X3tLdQ.png)

14\. Click on the **save** button to confirm your settings

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