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A time clock kiosk is a shared tablet or computer your workplace sets up — usually near the entrance — that everyone uses to clock in and out. Because lots of people share it, you enter your PIN every time, and the screen resets after you’re done so the next person can use it.
This is different from using PayPunch on your own phone. On the kiosk you sign in fresh each time and just clock in or out. The personal app keeps you signed in and adds breaks, job codes, and your full timesheet. See Clocking in & out for the personal version.

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Sign in and clock in

1

Find the time clock

Walk up to the shared device. It shows the PayPunch Time Clock sign-in screen.
2

Enter your ID and PIN

Choose the ID, Email, or Phone tab, type your identifier, then tap your PIN on the keypad and press GO.
3

Check your name

The clock screen shows your name and the current time so you know it’s your session. A CLOCKED IN or CLOCKED OUT badge tells you your current status.
4

Tap CLOCK IN

Press the green CLOCK IN button. You’ll see a “Successfully clocked in!” message and a timer showing your current shift.
Shared time clock screen showing employee name, current time, and clock-in button

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Clock out

1

Sign in again

Come back to the kiosk and enter your ID and PIN just like before. (The screen reset after your last visit, so this is normal.)
2

Tap CLOCK OUT

The button is now red and says CLOCK OUT. Press it. You’ll see a message with how many hours you worked, and your weekly total updates.
The kiosk also shows your hours this week and the time you clocked in, so you can quickly confirm everything looks right before you walk away.

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Kiosk etiquette

Never share your PIN or clock in for a coworker. Each person must use their own PIN — it’s tied to their pay.
  • Always enter your own PIN. The session belongs to whoever just signed in.
  • Wait for the confirmation (“Successfully clocked in!” or your hours worked) before stepping away, so you know it went through.
  • The screen resets on its own after a short time. If you walk up and see someone else’s name or a sign-in screen, just start fresh with your own PIN.

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If you get an error

MessageWhat to do
Invalid credentials / Invalid PINRe-enter carefully; confirm the right tab (ID/Email/Phone). Ask your manager to reset your PIN if needed.
Your company account is inactiveLet your manager or bookkeeper know.
Failed to load dataTap to retry; if it keeps failing, tell your manager — the device may have lost its connection.

Need to fix a missed punch?

If you forgot to clock in or out, learn how corrections work.