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Geo-Fencing uses the GPS signal from a worker’s phone to determine their location, helping to ensure that they are at the correct venue when punching in or out. You can configure Geo-Fencing as either a Hard Geo-Fence or a Soft Geo-Fence.
  • Hard Geo-Fence: Workers are restricted from punching in or out unless they are within the set geo-fence boundary. If they are outside this boundary, they cannot punch in or out.
  • Soft Geo-Fence: Workers can punch in or out even if they are outside the geo-fence boundary, but these punches will appear as pending and require approval from an admin with Time Tracking capabilities.
Note: For a Hard Geo-Fence, please contact your Client Support Specialist or open a support ticket.

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Enabling Geo-Fencing

To enable Geo-Fencing:
  1. Navigate to Configuration.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Go to Time Tracking.
  4. Under Get Location, toggle Geo-Fencing on.
You can then set the distance limit for the geo-fence. For example, if set to 500 feet, workers will only be able to punch in or out if they are within 500 feet of the event’s listed address.

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Notes on Accuracy:

  • Some older or entry-level phones may have trouble with location accuracy. We recommend setting a geo-fence of at least 1000 feet to accommodate these devices.
Selective Geo-Fencing:
  • For venues where the listed address is far from the actual event location, you may wish to disable geo-fencing for those specific events.
To disable geo-fencing for an individual event:
  1. Go to the Main Event Page for the event.
  2. Click on Options.
  3. Deselect Geofencing Enabled.
This allows you to tailor geo-fencing settings to suit different venue requirements. Check our YT tutorial which covers the topic inside out! And that is how you can using Geo-Fencing through Roosted! 😄