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# How to Update an Employee’s Availability in Cerely

## This article explains how to update an employee’s availability in Cerely. Updating availability ensures the rostering algorithm schedules shifts based on the employee’s current working preferences.

1\. From the home screen in Cerely, click on the **Personnel** tab from the Cerely top main menu

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2\.Locate and select the employee whose availability you want to update from the personnel list

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3\.From the left-hand side menu within the employee profile, select **Availability**

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4\. On the right-hand side, choose the **date range** you want the availability update to apply to. Click the **Update** icon to begin making changes.

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5\. In the pop-up window, the employee’s current availability will be displayed. Select the day you wish to update to open the availability settings for that day.

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From here, you can:

- Toggle **Available** on or off
- Set availability as **All Day**
- Enter specific start and end times
- Toggle **Repeat** on or off
- Apply an **End Date** if the change is temporary and not ongoing

6\. Once the availability for that day has been updated, select **Submit**

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7\. Repeat this process for each day you need to update

**Note:**

The employee’s availability is now updated. Cerely’s rostering algorithm will automatically use the new availability when creating or assigning shifts for this employee.

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