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How to Assign a Time Card Badge to an Employee

This guide explains how to assign a unique RFID time card badge to an employee within the TimeTrakGO software for use with the GOtime5 time clock.

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Overview For the GOtime5 time clock to work with an RFID time card badge, each employee must have a unique and valid Badge ID assigned to their user profile. This Badge ID is a number found on each RFID time card badge.

Method 1: Using the TimeTrakGO Software
The Badge ID Number The GOtime5 reads the longer, 10-digit number visible on the lower right of the badge (e.g., 0002038846). You do not need to enter the leading zeros when assigning the ID.
Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into your TimeTrakGO account.
2. Navigate to the employee's user profile you wish to edit.
3. Scroll down to the section titled Time Clock Options.
4. Locate the field labeled Badge ID.
5. Enter the 10-digit number from the RFID time card badge into the Badge ID field. Remember that the leading zeros are not necessary.
6. Save the changes to the employee's profile.

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Method 2: Using the GOtime5 Time Clock
This method allows you to assign a badge directly from the time clock. A supervisor or admin security profile is required to access the management menu.
Step-by-Step Instructions

1. On the GOtime5's main screen, tap the Manage button.
2. Authenticate using a valid Login ID and password, a valid fingerprint, or an existing badge.
3. Once in the management area, tap User Management and Enrollments.
4. Find the employee's name in the list and tap it to open their profile.
5. Select Badge by tapping the corresponding button.
6. Tap the Capture Badge button.
7. The clock will prompt you to place the employee's time card badge over the proximity reader. This is located just above the fingerprint sensor, where the card image is displayed. The clock will read the badge and assign the ID to the employee's profile.

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Additional Information

• User ID: The User ID field is an optional ID that an employee can use to clock in if they forget their badge.
• Alternative to Fingerprint: The assigned badge can also be used as an alternative to fingerprint authentication, depending on the clock's configuration. This offers flexibility and a backup option for employees.