> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.readmin.app/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Timeclock > Enable the staff clock in / out system, choose which departments can use it, and control how shifts are handled. Looking for how the feature works day-to-day? See the [Timeclock feature guide](/features/timeclock). Timeclock settings let a workspace admin turn the punch-in / punch-out system on, decide who can use it, and tune how shifts are tracked and corrected. Only workspace **admins** can change these settings.

## Enable timeclock The **Enable timeclock** toggle is the master switch. While it is off, the clock in / out widget, the manager Timeclock page, and the staff profile Timeclock tab are all hidden. Turn it on to make the feature available across your workspace. ## Departments By default, **every department can clock in**. Turn on **Limit to specific departments** to choose exactly which departments see the timeclock, then tick the departments that should have it. This restriction only controls self-service clocking — managers with the View, Manage, or Edit permission can still see attendance for everyone regardless of the allow-list. ## Behavior * **Allow manual entries** — lets managers add or backfill time on a staff member's behalf (for example, when someone forgets to clock in). Turn it off to make clock-ins strictly self-service. * **Max shift hours** — the longest a shift can run (1–48 hours) before it is flagged for review. Open shifts that pass this length show up in the manager page's **Needs review** list. * **Auto clock out over max** — instead of only flagging a long shift, automatically clock it out once it exceeds the max shift length. Click **Save Settings** to apply your changes. Timeclock files every shift under the active [distribution](/settings/distributions), so attendance always lines up with the same periods your activity data uses.