Overview
Geofencing lets you set up a virtual barrier using the Global Positioning System (GPS). Mobile devices will send notifications when users are inside or outside a defined area. You can set up areas as allowed or restricted. One way to use geofences is to set up clock-in restrictions based on whether or not a user is within their boundaries.
Before you start
Here are a few things you need before you can manage clock-ins with a geofence:
- Ensure you have the necessary permissions to create a geofence.
- Create a site.
- Create a geofence around the site.
Restrict clock-ins to within the boundaries of a geofence
Follow the steps below to force mobile users to clock in within the boundaries of a geofence. In your TrackTik portal:
- Select Sites (Client)
- Choose the site from List All Sites.
- Click the Security & Patrol tab.
- Select Mobile App Restrictions.
- From the Geofence Clock-in Restrictions drop-down, choose either:
- No GPS clock-in restriction
- Permit clock-in and open a system exception when not in range—This allows mobile users to clock in regardless of their physical location but advises you (by creating a system exception ticket) if they aren't within the geofence's boundaries.
- Block clock-in when not in range—This will prevent users from clocking in if their device's GPS location is outside the geofence's boundaries.
- Click SAVE DEFAULTS
Geofence clock-in restrictions are related to mobile app login restrictions. Learn more about them here.