Getting Started

Set up your HourGlass account and start tracking time in minutes

Create Your Account

Getting started with HourGlass takes just a few minutes. Follow these steps to create your account and set up your company.

1 Visit the Registration Page

Go to app.apphourglass.com and click "Get Started" or navigate to the registration tab.

2 Enter Your Details

Fill in your name, email address, and create a secure password. You'll also need to provide your company name.

3 Verify Your Email

Check your inbox for a verification email and click the link to activate your account.

💡 Tip: Use your work email address to make it easier for employees to recognize invitations from HourGlass.

Company Setup

After creating your account, you'll be guided through the company setup wizard. Here's what you'll configure:

  • Company Information: Name, address, industry, and timezone
  • Work Schedule: Default working hours and workdays
  • Leave Policies: Vacation days, sick leave, and other time-off types
  • Clock-in Rules: GPS radius, time windows, and policies

Add Employees

Invite your team members to join HourGlass. You have several options:

Email Invitations

Send individual invitations from the Employees page. Each employee will receive an email with a link to create their account.

Bulk Import

For larger teams, use the CSV import feature. Download our template, fill in employee details, and upload the file.

Manual Entry

Administrators can create employee accounts directly and share login credentials.

Set Up Office Locations

Define your office locations for GPS-fenced clock in/out:

  1. Navigate to Admin Settings → Offices
  2. Click "Add Office"
  3. Search for your address or drop a pin on the map
  4. Set the allowed radius (50m - 500m)
  5. Save the location
💡 Tip: Start with a larger radius (200m+) and adjust based on employee feedback. Some GPS signals can be imprecise.

Your First Clock-In

Once everything is set up, test the system:

  1. Open the HourGlass app or website
  2. Make sure you're within the office GPS zone
  3. Click the "Clock In" button
  4. Verify the time appears in your dashboard
  5. When leaving, click "Clock Out"

Congratulations! You're now tracking time with HourGlass. Check out the Admin Guide for advanced configuration options.

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