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# Geo-fencing

> Geo-Fencing in Time Tracking

**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.
</Note>

## 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 YouTube tutorial which covers the topic inside out!

And that is how you can using Geo-Fencing through Roosted! 😄