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Clocking in accurately is a requirement in most companies. If your company uses Paylocity HR & Payroll, the process is quick—however, if you’re a newcomer, you may not know where to start.

To help you out, we’ve made a small guide that tells you how to clock in on Paylocity with either the web app or the mobile app. This way, you can start your shift without any hassle.

Clocking In With Paylocity’s Web App (Desktop)

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  • Navigate to the Paylocity login page and fill in all the required fields with your credentials to login 
  • Once you’ve signed in, click on the tab that says ‘Time & Labor’ 
  • In the Time Clock section, click on the orange button that says ‘Clock In’ 

You’ll now be clocked in. The clock on the main page will now have a little line of text above that says, “You are currently clocked in”. 

However, if you want to transfer to another department, then you’ll have to clock in slightly differently. Here’s how: 

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  • Login through the Paylocity login page
  • Head to the ‘Time & Labor’ section
  • Instead of selecting ‘Clock In’, as before, click the button labelled ‘Clock In + Transfer’
  • Select the relevant branch and job from the menu display
  • Once you’re done, click on the big orange button on the top that says ‘Punch’

As before, you’ll be clocked in, except now it will be updated with the department that you are currently working in. 

Clocking In With Paylocity’s Mobile App

  • Login to your mobile Paylocity app with your company-provided credentials
  • Once you’re on the homepage, you’ll see a big orange button that’s labelled ‘Clock In’. Tap it
  • You’ll be redirected towards a page with an optional section for a note. Either fill it or leave it
  • Scroll down to the bottom and tap ‘Submit’
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If you’ve followed these steps properly, Paylocity will clock you in a few seconds. After that, you’ll be redirected back to the main page, where you can see a little blurb below the current time that says, ‘Clocked In’. 

If you have multiple jobs or want to transfer your department, then the process for clocking in changes slightly. Here’s how it goes: 

  • Login to the mobile app
  • Now, instead of tapping ‘Clock In’, press the button with the three dots right next to it
  • A menu will pop up with different clock in/out options. Tap the one that says ‘Clock In + Transfer’
  • Select the cost center/department you wish to work for today
  • Tap ‘Submit’ at the bottom of the page

You’ll then be redirected to the main page as Paylocity clocks you in with the department you’ve currently selected. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How Do I Download The Mobile App For Paylocity?

You can find the Paylocity app on either the App Store for iOS or Google Play Store for Android. Once you’ve found it in the store of your choice, simply tap ‘Download/Install’ and wait for the installation to complete. After that, just follow the onscreen instructions to login with your company account.

Is The Mobile App Free?

Yes, the mobile app is free. However, you need to have a Paylocity account to properly access it.

I Cannot Properly Clock In Even Though I Followed All The Steps. What Do I Do?

Try updating the app, clearing the cache, or reconnecting to Wi-Fi. If the problem persists, try contacting your company’s HR department.

Take The Next Step

A good practice to keep is to always confirm that your clock-in was successful before starting your shift. Keeping accurate time entries helps ensure timely and correct payroll. 

For more Paylocity how-to guides, check out our resource center.