Track Your Own Time on a Mobile Device (iOS & Android)

With busybusy, the easiest part of your day will be clocking in and out. lt only takes a few seconds. Plus, busybusy has a really cool switch button that allows you to switch back and forth between projects, sub-projects, equipment, or cost codes without having to clock out and clock back in again. 

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How do I Clock In on a Mobile Device

How do I Select a Project, Cost Code, Or Equipment before Clocking-in?

How do I Clock Out on a Mobile Device

How to Clock In from a Mobile Device

The hard work should begin after you clock in, not before. That’s why busybusy made clocking in as easy as 1-2-3.

Step One: Open the busybusy app

1. Locate the busybusy app icon from your home screen
2. Tap on the busybusy app

Step Two: Tap on the CLOCK IN button

Some employers will require/ask you to select a project, subproject, cost code or equipment prior to clocking in. This is discussed in the section below. If your employers require you to complete a Clock In Questionnaire, please click here for instructions on how to do that.

Step Three:  Tap on SAVE in the upper right corner

That’s it! You’re clocked in for the day! Time to get to work! You’re not getting paid to stand around and look pretty. 

How to Select Project, Cost Code, Equipment, or Write a Description before Clocking-In

Most employers will kindly ask (i.e. beg, threaten, or require) employees to select projects, sub-projects, cost codes, and/or equipment before clocking in.  This information is a key part of helping companies build accurate bids in the future and grow a successful business. We work hard to make recording hours spent on projects, cost codes, and equipment as painless as possible.

~busybusy has a cool Switch feature that allows you to quickly switch between projects, sub-projects, cost codes, and/or equipment throughout the day. Click here to read about how to use the switch button. ~Some employers will require that you choose a project, sub-project, and/or equipment before you will be allowed to clock in.  If this is the case, you will see the words (required) next to the Project or Cost Code heading.

Step One: Open the busybusy app

1. Locate the busybusy app icon from your home screen
2. Tap on the busybusy app

Step Two: Tap on the CLOCK IN button

Step Three: Select Project

1. Tap on Project
2. Find the name of the project you’ll be working on today. 
3. Select the name of the project by tapping on it
4. If the wrong project is accidentally selected, change it by tapping on Projects again and selecting the correct one.
5. The name of your selected project will appear underneath the Project heading.

   • Note: Some projects will often have an additional sub-project(s) that will need to be selected. If this is the case, please follow the prompts and select the needed sub-projects. 

6. If you do not need to select cost codes, equipment, or description, tap the word SAVE in the upper corner to finish clocking in. Otherwise, proceed to Step Four.

Step Four:  Select Cost Code 

1. Tap on Cost Code
2. Find the cost code you will be working on
3. Select the cost code by tapping on it.
4. If the wrong cost code is accidentally selected, change it by tapping on Cost Codes again and selecting the correct one.
5. The name of the cost code you selected will appear underneath the Cost Code heading.
6. If you do not need to select equipment, or description, tap the word SAVE in the upper right corner to finish clocking in. Otherwise, proceed to Step Five.

Step Five:  Select Equipment

1. Tap on Equipment
2. Find the piece of equipment you will be using.
   • Tip: If the equipment list is lengthy, you can use the search bar to quickly find the right piece.
3. Select the equipment by tapping on it.
4. If the wrong equipment is accidentally selected, change it by tapping on Equipment again and selecting the correct one.
5. The name of the equipment you selected will appear underneath the Equipment heading.
6. If you don’t need to type a description, tap the word SAVE in the upper right corner to finish clocking-in otherwise proceed to Step Six.

Step Six: Type a Description

1. Tap on Description
2. Tap above the line to make the cursor and your keyboard appear.
3. Type a short description of what you’ll be doing today. People use this description for a variety of things. If you need to capture information beyond project, cost code, and equipment you can write it here. This description can be edited and added to throughout the day. 
4. Tap on the word OK to save your description.
5. If you need to edit or add to your description tap on Descriptions to make changes or additions. Then press OK.
6. Tap the word SAVE in the upper right corner to finish clocking-in. 

How to Clock Out on a Mobile Device

Step One: Navigate to the Time Clock screen

1. Locate the small CLOCK icon in the bottom left corner
2. Tap on the small CLOCK icon

Step Two: Tap on the CLOCK OUT button

Step Three: Complete the Sign-off Questions

Most companies will require you to answer a few questions before completing the clock out process. Common questions include:

• Were you injured?
• Did you take your breaks?
• Is your time correct?

Answer these Yes or No questions and provide additional details if prompted.

Step Four:  Tap on the word SAVE in the upper corner

Once the Sign-off questions have all been answered, the word SAVE in the upper corner will turn from gray to white.  Tap the SAVE button

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