Clock+ Setup

Clocks Guide

Version: R2026.1.1
ft:lastEdition: 2026-05-13

About the Clocks Guide
Getting Started with Dayforce Clocks
Clock Configuration
Clock Device Setup
Copy Clock Devices
Maintain Clocks
Filter Clock Devices
Sort Clock Devices
Update Clock Firmware (Dayforce Touch Clock Only)
Reboot Clocks Remotely
Review Software Version
Review Audit Information
Clock Device Group Setup
Manually Assign Employees to Clock Device Groups
Assign Employees to Clock Device Groups Using Employee Data Mapping
Assign Employees to Clock Device Groups Using the HR Import
Assign Dockets to Clock Device Groups
View Clock Devices Assigned to Clock Device Groups
Set Up Clock Configuration Groups
Create Clock Configuration Groups
Assign Clocks to Clock Configuration Groups
Define Clock Configurations for Clock Configuration Groups
Update Custom Clock Configurations
Configure Inter-Clock Communication (Hardware Clocks Only)
Configure Relay Control (Hardware Clocks Only)
Configure Relay Control Schedules
Assign Relay Schedules to Clocks
Restrict Relay Control Clock Entries by Employee Schedule
Clock Survey Configuration
Create Clock Survey Groups
Assign Clock Survey Groups to Devices
Configure Answer Types
Configure Questions
Clock Survey Setup
Basic Details
Audience
Content Builder
Actions
Review & Publish
Configure Clock Surveys
Survey Report
Clock Survey Report
List of Survey Conditions
Reimagined Clock Experience (Dayforce Clock Pro and Clock+)
Configuration for the Reimagined Clock Interface
Initial Setup
Setup for Both Clock Types
Assign the Clock to a Location
Open the Administrator Mode Menu
Clock Status Icons
Dayforce Clock Pro Setup
Register the Dayforce Clock Pro
Update the Clock Database
Test Clock Communication
Clock+ Setup
Register Your Clock+ Device
Add a Clock+
Out-of-Browser Clock+ and Biometric Reader Installation
Configuration for Administrators
Configure the Clock Programs
Localize the Clocks
Biometric Verification
Camera Configuration (Dayforce Clock Pro Only)
Relay Control Configuration (Dayforce Clock Pro Only)
Employee Transfer Configuration
Enable Transfer Functions
Enable the Transfer Menu
Enable the Multi-Transfer Menu
Enable Clocking Without Work Assignments
Enable Clocking With Multiple Transfers
Configure the Clocks to Accept Unassigned Clock Entries
Clock Entry Authorization
Meal Waiving
Meal Subsidies
Break Attestation
Administrator Mode
Fingerprint Enrollment
Enroll Employees for Biometric Verification
Test Biometric Verification
Biometric Template Maintenance
Photo Enrollment (Dayforce Clock Pro Only)
Enroll Employees for Picture Capture
Photo Template Maintenance
Submit Photo Templates
Local Employee Enrollment (Dayforce Clock Pro Only)
Badge Enrollment (Dayforce Clock Pro Only)
Reset an Employee’s PIN (Dayforce Clock Pro Only)
Relay Control (Dayforce Clock Pro Only)
Manually Open or Close a Relay
Network Setup (Dayforce Clock Pro Only)
Clock Server Synchronization
Update the Clock’s Firmware (Dayforce Clock Pro Only)
Run Hardware Diagnostic Tests (Dayforce Clock Pro Only)
Clock Maintenance (Dayforce Clock Pro Only)
Clock Program Libraries
Communication Configuration (Dayforce Clock Pro Only)
System Configuration
Time and Pay Configuration
Validation Configuration
Thread Configuration
Sound Configuration
Timeout Configuration
Card Reader Configuration (Dayforce Clock Pro Only)
Relay Control Configuration (Dayforce Clock Pro Only)
Admin Function Configuration
Biometric Function Configuration
Admin Datasync Function Configuration
Function Configuration
Multi-Transfer Function Configuration
Photo Function Configuration (Dayforce Clock Pro Only)
Relay Control Function Configuration (Dayforce Clock Pro Only)
Supervisor Function Configuration
Transfer Function Configuration
Language Configuration
Manager and Supervisor Roles
Supervisor Mode
Override Clock Entries and Shifts
Employee Roles
Log In
The Clock Tab
Clock In or Out
Transfers
Clock Entries with Transfers
Clock In with a Work Transfer
Clock In with Multiple Transfers
Tip Entry
Record Meal Subsidies
Clock Out and Record Meals and Breaks
Clock Out and Waive Meals
Clock Out and Report Missed Breaks
View Your Shifts
View Recent Clock Entries
Authorize Your Clock Entries
The Time and Pay Tab
Email Your Summary
View Schedules and Recent Clock Entries
Self-Service Features
View Your Messages and Notifications
Switch User Roles
View Earnings for the Current Pay Period
View Your Past Earnings
Reset Your Employee PIN
Submit Missed Time Entries
Submit a Time Away From Work Request
Dayforce Touch Clock (Legacy)
Administrators
Initial Setup
Register the Clock
Assign the Clock to a Location
Access Administrator Mode
Update the Clock Database
Test Clock Communication
Initiate Battery Forming
View Battery Levels
Configuration
Configure the Clock Program
Localize the Clock
Enable Relay Control
Enable Biometric Verification
Enable the Camera
Enable Picture Capture
Enable Facial Verification
Enable Self-Service
Enable Clocking Without a Work Assignment
Enable Clock In with Multiple Transfers
Enable Break Attestation
Configure Dayforce Touch Clocks to Accept Unassigned Clock Entries
Clock Program Library
Communication
System
Admin Mode
Validations
Threads
Sounds
Timeouts
Card Readers
Relay Control
Functions
Supervisor Functions
Admin Functions
Admin Datasync Functions
Admin Firmware Upgrade Functions
Employee Transfer Functions
Multi-Transfer Functions
Biometric Functions
Photo Functions
Relay Control Functions
Languages
Administrator Mode (Legacy)
Fingerprint Enrollment (Legacy)
Enroll Employees for Biometric Verification (Legacy)
Test Biometric Verification Enrollment
Maintain Biometric Templates
Photo Enrollment
Enroll Employees for Picture Capture (Legacy)
Maintain Facial Templates
Submit Picture Templates
Local Employee Enrollment
Badge Enrollment
Reset an Employee’s PIN
Relay Control
Open or Close a Relay
Network Setup
Server Synchronization
Synchronize the Clock
Firmware Update
Hardware Diagnostics
Roll Back Clock Program Version
Maintenance
Managers and Supervisors
Supervisor Mode
Override the Clock
Enroll Employees for Biometric Verification
Test Enrollment for Biometric Verification
Enroll Employees for Picture Capture
Reset an Employee’s PIN
Manager Self-Service
Access Manager Self-Service Features
View Employee Information
Change Employee Passwords
Manage Time Away from Work Requests
View and Filter Time Away Requests
Approve or Deny Time Away Requests
View Your Messages
View Your Earning Statements
Employees
Toggling Screens
Clock Entries
Clock In or Out
Record Transfers
Record a Single Transfer
Record a Multi-Transfer
Record Labor Metric Transfers
Record a Schedule Transfer
Clock In with Multiple Transfers
Record Tips
Record Meal Subsidies
Attest Missed Breaks
View Upcoming Shifts and Recent Clock Entries
Authorize Your Clock Entries
Employee Self-Service
Access Employee Self-Service Features
View Your Availability
Edit Your Availability
View Your Schedule
View Your Profile
View Your Balances
Change Your Password
Request Time Away from Work
View Your Messages
View Your Earning Statements
Reset Your PIN
Shift Trading
Access the Shift Trading Feature
Offer Shifts
Accept or Decline a Shift Offer
Swap Shifts
Accept or Decline a Shift Swap
View Shift Trade History
Clock+ (Legacy)
Clock+ Administration
Clock+ Configuration
Add a Clock+
Assign the Clock to a Location
Clock Entry Validations for the Clock+
Access Administrator Mode on the Clock+
Update the Clock+ Config File
Clock Program
Remove Functions
Reassign Functions
Configure Clock Entries with Meal and Break Reports
Configure Tips
Enable Meal Waiving
Enable Break Attestation
View Last Clock Entries and Recent Schedules
Enable Clocking Without Work Assignments
Enable Clock In with Multiple Transfers
Enable Sounds on the Clock+
Enable Multiple Pages on the Clock+
Configure the Clock+ to Accept Unassigned Clock Entries
Configure Transfers
Transfer Types
Combined Transfers
Configure Multi-Transfer Functionality
Configure Labor Metric Transfers
Transfer Menu
Configure Biometrics on the Clock+
Out-of-Browser Clock and Biometric Reader Installation
Enable Biometrics on the Clock+
Access Biometric Functionality
Enroll Employees
Maintain Biometric Templates
Verify Biometric Reader Connectivity
Register the Clock+
Supervisor Mode
Override the Clock+
Enroll Employees for Biometric Verification
Using the Clock+
Clock In or Out on the Clock+
Clock In with Multiple Transfers
Record Tips on the Clock+
Record Transfers on the Clock+
Record a Schedule Transfer on the Clock+
Attest Missed Breaks on the Clock+
Clock
Register the Clock
Legacy Clock
Reimagined Clock

Clock+ Setup

This section outlines the functionality that you need to configure to support your Clock+:

Register Your Clock+ Device
Add a Clock+
Out-of-Browser Clock+ and Biometric Reader Installation

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