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Time tracking for multiple locations: what to set up first

12 January 2026 · WorkClocking

How to keep employees, terminals, and reports separated across sites — without confusion or crossed data.

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Multi-site time tracking becomes messy when data isn’t separated properly. The priority is structure: organisation, locations, departments and access rules.

Start with clear location boundaries

Create locations that match how you manage people day-to-day (site, store, warehouse, office). Don’t overcomplicate early.

Assign terminals to locations

This ensures clock-ins are attributed correctly and prevents accidental cross-site usage.

Use roles and permissions

Managers should see only what they’re responsible for. Role-based access reduces mistakes and improves privacy.

Reporting that matches reality

Set up exports and dashboards by location so payroll and attendance reviews are simple.

WorkClocking tip: Keep each organisation’s data isolated and build reports by location for fast operational visibility.