7punches for Employees: How to Punch In and Out Using 7punches

7punches is 7shifts' time clocking app for recording your attendance and working hours. You can punch in on a shared tablet at your workplace or, if your employer has enabled Mobile Punch, on your personal mobile device.

Things To Know

• You'll need your Punch ID (also called a clock-in code) to use 7punches. This is a unique number assigned to you by your employer.
• If you see a "Not authorized" error when using 7punches, it likely means an Admin hasn't enabled Mobile Punch for your account. Reach out to your manager for help.
• If your employer has enabled Buddy Punch Prevention, your photo will be taken when you punch in or out to verify your identity. These photos are only accessible to managers with the appropriate permissions.
• 7punches is designed for tablets and mobile devices only. You can't use 7punches on a desktop or laptop computer.

Locate your Punch ID

Your Punch ID is a unique number you'll enter each time you punch in or out. Here's where to find it:

• 7shifts mobile app: Tap your profile icon (top left) > Edit Profile > view your Punch ID.
• 7shifts web app: Click your profile icon > My Account (General) > view your Punch ID.
  

Punching in and out on a shared tablet

If you see a Camera on your punch screen, your employer has enabled Buddy Punch Prevention. With this setting enabled, your picture will be taken to verify that it's you punching in/out. These photos are only accessible to members of your management team who have permissions to view them. 

Punching in 

To start your shift on the punch tablet at your workplace:

1. Enter your Punch ID using the keypad and select Sign In.
2. Review the summary of your shift details, including start time, end time, and role.
3. Tap Start Shift to officially clock in.
   

Depending on your company's settings, you may be prompted to change roles from your scheduled shift, or to select a role if you weren't scheduled that day.

Why am I getting a "punch failed" error in 7punches?

This error appears in 7punches when you try to clock in but either your schedule hasn't been published yet, or you don't have a shift scheduled for the day.

"It appears that you aren't scheduled to work today, so you won't be able to punch in."

If your company doesn't allow clocking in without a scheduled shift, 7punches will block the attempt. Speak with your manager if this happens - they can publish the schedule or add you to the shift.

Punching for breaks

Break tracking in 7punches depends on your employer's settings. If break tracking is enabled, you'll be prompted to choose whether you're punching out for a Break or for the end of your shift.

1. Enter your Punch ID and select Sign In when you're ready to take a break.
2. Select Go on Break when prompted. If your employer has different break types enabled, choose the applicable break type.
   
3. After your break, enter your Punch ID, select Sign In, and tap End Break to clock back in.
   

Important: If your employer has enabled enforced breaks in 7shifts, you may not be able to clock back in until your minimum break time has elapsed.

Punching out

1. Enter your Punch ID on the tablet and select Sign In.
2. Review your current status, including your worked time and the option to End Shift.
3. Tap End Shift to officially clock out.
   

Not ready to clock out yet? Tap the back arrow to return to your active shift.

Punching in and out on your mobile device

If your employer has enabled Mobile Punch in 7shifts, you can punch in and out directly from the 7punches app on your personal device.

1. Download the 7punches app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
2. Log in using your 7shifts credentials (the same email and password you use for 7shifts).
3. Follow the same steps above to punch in, take breaks, and punch out.

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Next Steps

If you can't find your Punch ID or are blocked from punching in, speak with your manager or contact 7shifts Support.