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title: "Login & Time Clock | SpotOn Express (FOH)"
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## Overview

The **Login and Time Clock** screen in SpotOn Express Front of House (FOH) allows employees to clock in, clock out, start breaks, and access the POS (Point of Sale) system using their assigned employee PIN code. Time clock actions help track employee shifts and breaks for payroll purposes.

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## Step-by-Step Instructions

### Accessing the Time Clock

*You can access the Time Clock either from the Login screen or within the POS settings.*

**From the Login screen**

1. Enter your employee **PIN code** *(unique 4-6 digit PIN assigned to each employee)*
2. Once the PIN is entered, two buttons will become available:

  - **Time Clock**
  - **Checkmark**

3. Tap **Time Clock** to open the time tracking options:

  - **Clock In** – Start your shift.
  - **Clock Out** – End your shift.
  - **Start Break** – Record when you begin a break.

4. Tap the **Checkmark** to confirm your PIN and proceed into the **POS system**.


**From the home screen of POS**

1. Tap the **hamburger menu (☰) **(Top left)
2. Select **Time Clock** from the Manager menu.
3. Enter your employee **PIN** **code** and tap the green **Checkmark.**
4. Select the time tracking option:
  - **Clock In** – Start your shift.
  - **Clock Out** – End your shift.
  - **Start Break** – Record when you begin a break.

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### Breaks

Employees can record their breaks directly from the **Time Clock**.

**Start Break **

1. Access the **Time Clock** from the **Login screen** or within the **POS settings**.
2. Select **Start Break** to begin your break.
3. A notification confirms you are on break.

**End Break **

1. When your break is complete, return to the **Login screen** and enter your **PIN code**.
2. Tap **Time Clock** – The number next to the break-in-progress icon shows the total minutes logged for your current break.
3. Select **End Break** to resume your shift.
4. A notification confirms your break has ended.

Break times are recorded automatically and are included in employee time tracking for payroll purposes.

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### Change the Display Language

If Spanish is your preferred language, you can switch the Time Clock interface after entering your PIN. Your preference is saved and will be remembered the next time you clock in.

1. Enter your **PIN code** on the Login screen.
2. Tap the **language flag** in the upper right corner of the time clock screen.
3. Select **Español**.
4. The interface updates immediately to Spanish.

Your language preference is saved per employee — other employees on the same device are not affected.

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## **Frequently Asked Questions**

**Do I need to clock in before accessing the POS?**  
This depends on your restaurant's settings. Some businesses require employees to clock in before accessing the POS.

**What is the Time Clock used for?**  
The Time Clock records when employees start and end their shifts and when breaks occur. This information is typically used for payroll reporting.

**Can I use the Time Clock in Spanish?**  
Yes. After entering your PIN, tap the language flag in the upper right corner of the time clock screen and select Español. Your preference is saved so you won't need to change it each shift.

**Is there an option to force an employee to clock in before accessing the POS?**  
No. Currently, forced clock-in is not an integrated feature of SpotOn Express. However, requiring a time punch for POS access is on the future roadmap.

**What if an employee forgot their PIN?**  
Managers can [reset the employee PIN](https://spotonteam.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SK/pages/3838410774/My+Team+Dashboard+SpotOn+Express#Edit-Employee) in the employee profile in the Dashboard. 

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## **Troubleshooting**

- **Can’t clock in or out?** Contact a manager or administrator to verify your employee profile permissions in Dashboard.
- **The Time Clock and Checkmark buttons do not appear when I enter the PIN? **Verify you have the correct PIN and it has been entered correctly.
- **Incorrect job position?** Managers can update job positions from the employee’s profile in Dashboard.
- **Forgot to clock out?** A manager can manually adjust your time in the Dashboard.
  - **Tip:** Encourage staff to verify that their clock-in and clock-out actions are confirmed by the on-screen notification.

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## Related Articles

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