GPS Geofencing Time Tracking
A geofence time clock that ensures employees clock in from the right work site
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Clocked in within the geofence
Warning when outside geofence
Auto clock-out countdown
Why teams love GPS Geofencing
Virtual Boundaries
Place work sites on a map and set a radius from 50 to 5,000 meters. StampShift checks GPS coordinates at clock-in and blocks punches outside all geofenced sites.
Auto Clock-Out
On the Business plan, employees are automatically clocked out when they leave the geofence while the StampShift app is open on their phone. A configurable grace period (1–60 minutes) prevents false triggers.
Multi-Site Support
Create up to 10 work sites on the Starter plan, or unlimited sites on Growth and Business. Each punch records which site the employee clocked in from.
Flexible Enforcement
Choose "Any Company Site" mode to allow clock-ins at any location, or "Assigned Sites Only" to restrict employees to their scheduled work site. Out-of-place punches flag a notification to admins.
GPS that respects your team
Only at clock-in and clock-out
Location is captured when employees punch in or out — not as a continuous trail.
No tracking between punches
StampShift confirms on-site punches and, if you enable auto clock-out, knows when someone leaves a site — but it never builds a location history or tracks anyone off the clock.
Nothing hidden from your team
GPS is a setting admins turn on, and employees see the location check every time they clock in.
How it works
Draw geofences around your work sites and StampShift automatically verifies that employees are on location when they punch in. Set a radius from 50 to 5,000 meters around each site, and choose whether employees must be at their assigned site or any company site. If an employee is not at any geofenced site, the clock-in is blocked. If they are at a company site but not their assigned site, they see a warning with the option to clock in anyway. On the Business plan, employees are automatically clocked out when they leave the geofence while the StampShift app is open on their phone — with a configurable grace period so brief trips to the parking lot don't trigger a false clock-out.
Add your work sites
From the admin dashboard, search for an address or drop a pin on the map. Set a name and adjust the geofence radius with a slider — anywhere from 50 to 5,000 meters.
Assign employees to sites
Optionally assign employees to specific sites. In "Assigned Sites Only" mode, they can only clock in at their assigned location. In "Any Site" mode, all sites are available but off-site punches notify admins.
Employees clock in on location
When an employee taps Clock In, StampShift checks their GPS against your geofences. If they're inside the boundary, the punch goes through and records the site name and address. If they're outside all geofences, the punch is blocked. If they're at a company site but not their assigned site, they see a warning with the option to clock in anyway.
Auto clock-out keeps records clean
On the Business plan, if an employee leaves the geofence while clocked in with the StampShift app open, a countdown timer appears. After the grace period expires, they're automatically clocked out — no forgotten punches.
Built for every workplace
See how teams across industries use GPS Geofencing.
Construction
Set a geofence around each job site. Crews prove they were on location when they clocked in — essential for certified payroll and prevailing wage jobs.
Field Service & Cleaning
Technicians and cleaners visit multiple client sites daily. Geofences confirm they arrived at each location, giving clients and managers proof of service.
Property Management
Maintenance staff rotate between buildings. Assign each employee to their scheduled property and get notified if someone clocks in at the wrong site.
Healthcare & Home Care
Caregivers clock in at patient homes. GPS-verified punches satisfy billing requirements and give families confidence that shifts were completed on-site.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the geofence?
Geofence accuracy depends on the employee's device GPS. Most modern smartphones are accurate to within 5–15 meters outdoors. You can set the geofence radius from 50 to 5,000 meters to account for GPS drift.
Does geofencing track employees or drain their battery all day?
No continuous tracking. On most plans, location is checked only at the moment someone clocks in — a single reading, with no ongoing battery use. If you enable automatic clock-out (Business plan), the app checks location periodically only while an employee is clocked in, and stops the moment they clock out. StampShift never records a location history or tracks anyone off the clock.
What happens if an employee tries to clock in outside the geofence?
If the employee is not within any company work site, the clock-in is blocked. If they are at a company site but not their assigned site (in "Assigned Sites Only" mode), they see a warning with the option to "Clock In Anyway" — and the admin is notified. In "Any Company Site" mode, they can clock in at any active site.
Is auto clock-out available on all plans?
Auto clock-out is available on the Business plan ($79/mo). Starter and Growth plans get geofence validation on clock-in but not automatic clock-out.
How does the grace period work?
When an employee leaves the geofence, a countdown timer starts (configurable from 1 to 60 minutes, default 5 minutes). If they return to the geofence before the timer expires, nothing happens. If the timer runs out, they're automatically clocked out.
Does auto clock-out work if the app is closed?
Auto clock-out runs inside the StampShift app while it's open and the employee is clocked in, checking their location periodically. If the app is fully closed, the location checks pause until it's reopened — so for reliable auto clock-out we recommend employees keep the app open during their shift.
Can I require employees to be at a specific site?
Yes. In "Assigned Sites Only" mode, employees can only clock in at work sites assigned to them via the schedule or direct assignment. In "Any Company Site" mode, they can clock in at any active work site, but off-site punches trigger a notification to admins.
How many work sites can I set up?
The Starter plan supports up to 10 work sites. Growth and Business support unlimited work sites. You can add, edit, or deactivate sites at any time from the admin dashboard.
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