GPS time tracking

GPS time tracking for employee clock-ins.

Clock-ins from an employee account can capture GPS, IP, and device details. Set approved clock locations, and flag clock-ins from unrecognized places for a manager to review.

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GPS on clock-ins

Capture GPS, IP, and device.

Approved locations

Match a geofence, IP, or device.

Flag off-site clock-ins

Warn and highlight for review.

Location reports

A map plus hours by location.

GPS tracking benefits

Why employers verify clock-in location.

Location verification gives each clock-in a place, so you can confirm employees clocked in where the work was, catch off-site clock-ins, and keep a record you can review after the shift.

Match clock-ins by GPS area, office IP, or device.

See where clock-ins happened

Clock-ins from an employee account can capture GPS, IP, and device details, so each entry carries a location record.

Define what counts as on-site

Save a clock location as a GPS area, an office IP, or a device. A single location can combine rules, like office Wi-Fi or its geofence.

Flag off-site clock-ins

With unrecognized-location warnings on, an off-site clock-in warns the employee, can notify admins, and is highlighted for review.

Keep a location record

Location reports keep a record long after the shift, including a map of every GPS-tagged clock-in and clock-out.

Customer story

I can log in from anywhere and see exactly when my employees clocked in. I would recommend Clockspot for anyone looking for a simple, user-friendly solution.

Charlice Arnold

Your Office Staff Inc.

How GPS time tracking works

Clock-ins capture location, you decide what counts as on-site, and reports show where time was logged.

Capture location

Clock-ins record where they happened.

A clock-in from an employee account can carry GPS coordinates, the IP address, and device details.

GPS coordinatesWhen the device shares location, the clock-in records its GPS position.
IP and deviceEntries can also carry the IP address and device, useful when GPS is off.
Phone or computerEmployees clock in from a phone or computer; no separate app is required.
GPS stays optionalEmployees on devices that do not share location still clock in; those entries just have no coordinates.

Set approved clock locations

Decide what counts as on-site.

Save the places, networks, and devices a clock-in should match.

Geofence radiusSave a latitude, longitude, and radius; the device GPS must report a position inside it.
Office IP or deviceMatch the office Wi-Fi IP or a known device instead of, or alongside, GPS.
Combine rulesOne location can match either way, like the office Wi-Fi or its geofence.
Warn on unrecognized locationsTurn on warnings so a clock-in from an unrecognized place is flagged for a manager.

Review locations

See where time was logged.

Location reports turn captured coordinates into a record you can review.

Location mapEvery GPS-tagged clock-in and clock-out appears as a pin on a map.
Hours by locationSee employee hours grouped by approved work location.
Compliance reviewSee which clock-ins fell outside an approved location and need a look.
Export the recordDownload location reports to CSV for payroll review or an audit trail.

Common questions

Questions about GPS time tracking.

  • GPS, IP, and device
  • Geofenced clock locations
  • Location map and reports
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Does Clockspot block off-site clock-ins?

It flags them. With unrecognized-location warnings on, an off-site clock-in warns the employee, can notify admins and the owner, and is highlighted on the Location Compliance report for review.

Do employees have to share GPS?

GPS is captured when the device shares it. Employees on devices that do not share location still clock in; those entries simply have no coordinates, and you can also match by IP or device.

Can I limit where employees clock in?

You decide what counts as on-site. Save approved clock locations by GPS area, office IP, or device, and turn on warnings so clock-ins from unrecognized places are flagged.

Where do I see clock-in locations?

On the location map for GPS-tagged events, the Location Sites report for hours by approved location, and the Location Compliance report for entries outside an approved location.

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