Raken Time Clock lets every field employee capture their own time directly from the Raken mobile app — no supervisor needed. Once enabled, workers clock in and out on their own device, and all entries flow automatically into the Time tab and daily report. Time Clock reduces timecard errors, eliminates buddy punching, and frees supervisors to focus on the work.

To use Raken Time Clock:

All clock entries sync in real time to the Time tab and daily report.

Requires the Time Clock add-on.

Log in to the Raken web app. Click Company in the left navigation, then click Time > Policies. Click Edit policy. In the Settings section under Time tracking, toggle on Employee time clock. Click Save & finish.

Click Directory in the left navigation, then click Employees. Click + Employee and assign the Project Worker role. Click Save — the employee receives an invitation to create their Raken account.

To upgrade an existing worker: find them in the employee list, click their name, update their role to Project Worker, and save. To disable Time Clock for a specific employee without changing their role: click the ellipsis (...) next to their name and select Disable time clock.

Workers tap Time in the bottom navigation bar.

Tap Select Project and choose the project.

Tap the green Clock In button. If Photo ID or Clock in questions are enabled in the policy, the employee is prompted before the clock-in is confirmed.

While clocked in, tap Take break to start a break. Tap End break to resume. Break types are determined by the employee's Time Policy.

Tap the ellipsis (...) menu and select Switch. Choose the new project or cost code — Raken automatically splits the time entry at the point of the switch.

Tap the red Clock Out button. If Photo ID or Clock out questions are enabled, the employee is prompted before clock-out is confirmed.

From the Time tab, supervisors can manage clock events for their entire crew. Tap Time in the bottom navigation, then tap the Clock tab. Each crew member shows their current status and hours for the day. Tap the ellipsis (...) next to any employee to take action.

Available actions: Clock in · Take break · End break · Switch (project/cost code) · Clock out · Clock in at · Take break at · End break at · Clock out at

Supervisors can also bulk clock in or out their entire crew using the ellipsis (...) at the top of the screen.

Click Time in the left navigation, then click Clock. The Clock page shows all employees with their current status, project, crew, clock-in time, and live hours for the day. Click the ellipsis (...) next to any employee to clock them in, out, or make a correction.

For full details, see How to Manage Clock Status on the Web.

Raken's AI Photo ID captures an image at clock-in and/or clock-out and matches it against the employee's profile to prevent buddy punching. Mismatches are flagged in Time > Review > Photo ID. See Raken Photo ID.

Custom questions can be assigned to clock-in and clock-out events to capture compliance information — such as safety checks. Responses are reviewed in Time > Review > Clock questions. See Clock In & Clock Out Questions.

Flags employees who clock in or out outside the project radius, sends location-based reminders, or prevents clock-in when off-site. Configured in the Time Policy Settings section. See Time Clock Geolocation Verification and Reporting.

The worker must have the Project Worker role and Time Clock must be enabled in their assigned Time Policy. Confirm in Directory > Employees (role) and Company > Time > Policies (Time Clock toggle).

Yes. From Time > Clock on the web or the Clock tab on mobile, click the ellipsis (...) next to the employee and select Clock out at. Enter the correct time and save.

A Worker has no Raken login — their time is entered by a supervisor. A Project Worker has a limited Raken login (My Time and Schedule only) and can clock in and out on their own device using Time Clock.

Yes. All entries sync in real time to the Time tab and daily report — as long as the employee has an active signal.

Yes. Both can be enabled simultaneously in the same Time Policy. All entries appear together in the Time tab and daily report.

No. Time Clock requires an active connection. For offline time entry, use Daily Logs > Time Cards on mobile.

How to Set Up Time Policies in Raken

How to Use Raken Kiosk

Raken Photo ID

Clock In & Clock Out Questions

Time Clock Geolocation Verification and Reporting

How to Manage Clock Status on the Web

How to Add Workers to a Project in Raken

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