How to clock in via computer?

With Day.io, employees can record entries, breaks, and exits from different channels, including the mobile app, the tablet kiosk, or directly from the computer.

Clocking in via computer is ideal for remote employees or administrative roles. The company must enable computer punch in punch settings, and the employee must have access with email and password. 

Key actions or configuration

1. Access the employee panel
   • Open admin.day.io in your browser.
   • Sign in with your registered email and password.
   • If this is your first access, click Recover password and follow the email instructions.
     
     
2. Find the Clock In button
   • After signing in, find Clock Now on the top bar.
   • The button is visible across the system when computer punch is enabled.
   • Click the button to open the punch window.
     
     
3. Record your punch
   • Check the local time and date displayed.
     • Make sure your computer automatic time is enabled.
   • Under Location, select where you are working if your company has more than one location.
   • Check the suggested punch type: Entry, Break Start, Break Return, or Exit.
   • Adjust the type before confirming if needed.
   • Click Clock Now to confirm.
   • When the success screen appears, click I'm done.
     
     
4. Understand when Request approval appears
   • In some situations, the system shows to Request approval instead of Clock Now.
   • This may happen when the computer time is not validated.
   • It may also happen when the required IP address cannot be validated.
   • If the message says Time not validated, enable automatic time on your computer.
   • If the message mentions Network IP not found, contact HR or IT.
     
      

Tips or Troubleshooting

• If Clock Now is not visible, confirm that HR enabled computer punch.
• Manual computer time settings may cause validation errors.
• The automatic punch order follows Entry → Break Start → Break Return → Exit.
• Some companies block punches outside the corporate network.

Best Practices

• Record punches immediately when starting work, leaving for breaks, returning, and ending the day.
• Review location and punch type before confirming.
• Report date or time errors to your manager or HR quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need permission to clock in on the computer?
   Yes. HR or IT must enable Computer in punch settings.

2. Can I clock in from home?
   Yes, if the company allows punches outside the corporate IP and computer punch is enabled.

3. How do I change the punch category?
   In the punch window, click the category name and select the correct option before confirming.

4. What should I do if the button does not appear?
   Check that you are signed in with the correct email and that your company enabled this method.