How do I add a new Location?

To allow employees to clock in at specific addresses you need to register company locations, client addresses and job sites. Creating these places simplifies reporting and ensures presence validation.

Key actions

1. Add a new location via the app
   • Open the Day.io app with an Owner or Administrator account.
   • Navigate to Profile → Locations.
   • Tap the blue + button to create a location.
   • Enter a name and address. Choose the correct suggestion.
   • Tap Create to finish.
     
     
2. Add a new location via the web
   • Log into the admin panel with permission to Configure Locations.
   • In the side menu click Configure → Locations.
   • On the Locations tab click + New Location.
   • Fill in Location name and Address. Select the correct address from the suggestions.
   • (Optional) Turn on GPS verification to validate punches. There is no radius field; additional methods can be configured later.
   • Click Confirm to save.
     
     
3. Types of location
   • Company locations – Headquarters, branches and offices used by employees who work at the same place every day.
   • Client addresses – Basic client information is registered in the Clients module. The address itself is added when you create a Job site.
   • Job sites – External workplaces for temporary assignments. They can be linked to clients, support multiple addresses and have additional verification methods.
      

Tips and troubleshooting

• If the address field doesn’t show suggestions, type slowly and allow the browser to access your location.
• If GPS verification is off, punches will be accepted without location validation. You can enable it later on the details page.

Best practices

• Use descriptive names (e.g., “HQ – Chicago” or “Warehouse RJ”) for easy identification.
• Register all company units and client addresses before creating job sites to avoid selection mistakes.
• Periodically review locations and deactivate those no longer in use.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I enter client addresses directly? Only client name, contact and email are registered in Clients. The address is added when creating a Job site.
2. Do I need to enable additional verification methods? GPS ensures punches occur within the address. You can add Wi‑Fi, iBeacon or IP for extra security.