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Welcome to the uPunch Mobile App, we are glad you are here! 

Setting up your account is quick and easy. Download the app and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup process. After setup, you can use the app to scan compatible time cards, calculate hours, and generate pay period reports.

Notes: 

  • The free app is compatible with blue FN and green HN non-calculating models. You will need compatible blue time cards or green time cards to use with the app. 
  • The mobile app does not sync with the web portal.

We've created this article to provide additional detail and guidance. Click one of the following links to jump to a section:

  1. Download and open the app
  2. Create your company account
  3. Choose the pay period
  4. Customize the time settings
  5. Set up overtime rules
  6. Add employees
  7. Finish and log in

 

Download and Open the App

Download the uPunch app from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store. 

 

To download and install the uPunch mobile app:

On Android:

  1. Open the Google Play Store on your smartphone
  2. Use the search bar to find "uPunch".
  3. Tap Install to download and install the uPunch app.
  4. Open the app and tap the option to Allow all the requested permissions.
  5. Select the appropriate option:
    1. New to uPunch?  Tap Sign Up to create your account.
    2. Already have an account? Tap Login to access your dashboard.

 

On iOS:

  1. Open the iOS App Store on your smartphone.
  2. Use the search function to find "uPunch".
  3. Select Get and click the download icon if the app does not download automatically.
  4. Open the app and tap the option to Allow all the requested permissions.
  5. Proceed to log in to the app.

 

Device Compatibility

Some smartphone models and operating system versions may not be compatible. 

 

Android Compatibility Notification

If your device displays This app isn't available for your device because it was made for an older version of Android when attempting to download the uPunch application, the device is not yet supported for use with the application. 

Due to the large number of device manufacturers in the Android ecosystem, it is not feasible to maintain a list of compatible devices. 

 

iOS Version Requirements

Tthe latest versions of the uPunch iOS app require iOS 26 or later.

What this means for iPhone users:

  • If you already have the uPunch app installed on an iPhone running iOS 25 or earlier, you can continue using your current app version.
  • You will not be able to install or update the uPunch app unless your device is running iOS 26 or later.
  • If you do not already have the app installed and are running an earlier iOS version, the App Store will prompt you to update your device.
  • Devices running iOS 26 or later can install and update the app normally.

Note: This change mainly affects new installs and app updates. Existing users on older iOS versions can continue using the app as long as it is already installed.

 

 

Sign Up

When you open the app for the first time, select Sign Up to create your account.

 

 

 

Enter Your Company Details

  • Your Company Name
  • Your Administrator Information, including first name, last name, and phone number
  • Your Email Address

You will receive an email with your username (your email address) and password when you finish setting up your account.

 

Create a Password

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Your password should contain:

  • At least 4 characters
  • 1 number
  • 1 uppercase letter
  • 1 lowercase letter
  • 1 symbol.

Tip: Tap on the eye icon to view the password as you type.

 

Sign the End User License Agreement (EULA)

After reviewing the End User License Agreement:

  1. Tap the check box to indicate you have read and accept the agreement.
  2. Enter your full name on the line as indicated. 
  3. Tap Accept. 
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Acknowledge the Disclaimer of Liability

before completing setup, you will need to acknowledge the Disclaimer of Liability. This disclaimer explains that:

  • All scanned data is converted to text-based information.
  • It is the responsibility of the person using the app to review and verify the accuracy of scanned data.

To proceed, read the disclaimer carefully and tap Acknowledge to confirm your understanding.

 

Select Your Pay Period:

Choose how often your employees are paid. The pay period in the app must match the pay period on the device. You can choose from:

  • Weekly: when paid once a week.
  • Biweekly: when paid every other week.
  • Semimonthly: when paid twice a month.
  • Monthly: when paid once a month.

Each option determines how your pay periods repeat and which additional details you will need to enter, such as the start of your workweeks or pay periods. 

 

For a Weekly pay period:

A weekly pay period covers 7 consecutive days and begins on the same day of the week, each week. If you track weekly or bi-weekly overtime, your overtime will align with your workweek.

  1. Select the start of your workweek. 
  2. Tap Next to preview your pay periods.
  3. If you need to make adjustments, tap the Back icon in the top left of the screen.
  4. If everything looks correct, tap Save to enter your Time Settings.

 

   

 

For a Biweekly pay period:

A biweekly pay period covers 14 days and starts on the same day of the week, every other week. If you track weekly or bi-weekly overtime, your overtime will align with your workweek.

  1. Select the date you want to start the pay period.
  2. Tap Next to preview your pay periods.
  3. If you need to make adjustments, tap the Back icon in the top left of the screen.
  4. If everything looks correct, tap Save to enter your Time Settings.

    

 

For a Semimonthly pay period:

A semimonthly pay period means you are paid twice a month, typically on the 15th and the last day of the month. 

When setting the pay periods, you will select the days you want the pay periods to start on. The pay periods will always start on the same two days every month. Pay periods don't always have the same number of days, since months vary in length.  

If you track weekly or bi-weekly overtime, your overtime will not always align with your pay period - it will be based on the start of the workweek.

  1. Select the start of the workweek. 
  2. Select the two days each month the pay periods begin. 
  3. Tap Next to preview your pay periods.
  4. If you need to make adjustments, tap the Back icon in the top left of the screen.
  5. If everything looks correct, tap Save to enter your Time Settings.

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For a Monthly pay period:

A monthly pay period starts the same day every month. If you track weekly or bi-weekly overtime, your overtime will not always align with your pay period - it will be based on the start of the workweek.

  1. Select the start of the workweek. 
  2. Select the day of the month when the pay period begins.
  3. Tap Next to preview your pay periods.
  4. If you need to make adjustments, tap the Back icon in the top left of the screen.
  5. If everything looks correct, tap Save to enter your Time Settings.

 

 

 

Start Time

Choose the time of day most employees begin work: in the morning or in the afternoon/evening. This helps calculate time cards accurately. You can customize this later for individual employees. 

 

  

 

 

Hour Format

Match the hour format to the format set on your device. 

  • 12-hour: 2:25 PM
  • 24-hour (00-23): 14:25

 

 

 

Minute Format

Choose how calculated time should be displayed for your time card calculations:

  • Standard: Displays time in HH:MM format, :00 - :59.
  • Tenths: Displays minutes in decimal format, rounded to the nearest tenth, .0 - .9
  • Hundredths: Displays minutes in decimal format, rounded to the nearest hundredths, .00 - .99

 

 

 

Weekly or Biweekly Overtime

You have the option to have the app automatically calculate Weekly or Biweekly overtime. Weekly and bi-weekly overtime will be calculated based your on workweek, which is determined by the pay period settings. 

 

 

Weekly Overtime

When selecting Weekly Overtime, you can adjust when overtime applies. Any time worked in a workweek over your selected threshold will be counted as weekly overtime.

 

Biweekly Overtime

When selecting Biweekly Overtime, select after how many hours worked in a two-week period an employee will meet overtime.

 

 

Daily Overtime

In addition to weekly or biweekly, you can set daily overtime thresholds. The default setting is 8:00 hours, however you can adjust as needed.

 

 

Employees

Almost done, the final step in the process is to add employees. You'll be prompted to add your first employee:

  1. Enter their First and Last Name.
  2. Set the rate of pay per hour for the employee (optional).
  3. Select the time this employee begins most of their shifts: Morning or Evening/Afternoons.
  4. Tap Next to continue.

You can skip this step for now and add employees in the app.

To add more employees, tap the Add icon on the bottom right of the screen. Tap Finish when you are done.

   

 

You're All Set!

Congratulations, you're ready to start using uPunch! Tap Done to go to your dashboard. Check your email for your username and password.

 

Next: Settings Overview

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