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# Clocking In & Clocking Out

> Start and end shifts with time tracking, opening float, and end-of-shift cash reconciliation.

Every DishInk shift begins with a **clock in** and ends with a **clock out**. Clock-in captures the opening cash float; clock-out generates a shift report and reconciles the cash drawer.

## Overview

* Clock-in starts payroll time tracking and records the opening float.
* Clock-out closes the shift, generates a shift report, and prompts cash reconciliation.
* Every action on the terminal between clock-in and clock-out is linked to the staff member.

## Clock in

<Frame caption="Clock in with opening float">
  <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/dishink/images/getting-started/clock-in.png" alt="Clock in" />
</Frame>

## Clock out

<Note>
  Managers can require a supervisor PIN before clock-out is finalised when variances exceed a configurable threshold.
</Note>

## Tips & best practices

<Tip>
  Count the drawer twice at both clock-in and clock-out. A two-person count during handovers eliminates most disputes.
</Tip>

## Common mistakes

## Related pages

* [Shift Reports](/staff/shift-reports)
* [Cash Out](/staff/cash-out)
* [Batch Invoice Cash Out](/pos/batch-cash-out)