User Map: Viewing Clock-In/Out Locations in Ontraccr
🗺️ User Map: Viewing Clock-In/Out Locations in Ontraccr
The User Map feature in Ontraccr helps administrators visualize where users are clocking in and out from — using GPS snapshots captured by the mobile app. This article explains how to access the map, how data is collected, and what visibility rules apply.
🧭 What Is the User Map?
The User Map is a real-time, visual tool that shows who is currently active and where their last clock-in or clock-out occurred, based on GPS data.
📌 It is not a live tracking system — it displays only GPS snapshots captured at the moment a user clocks in or out.
🚪 How to Access the User Map
- Navigate to Staff > User Map in the web app.
- The map will automatically center on your current area.
- All users who are active today and have shared location data will be displayed as markers on the map.
📍 What Data Is Shown?
For each user on the map, you'll see:
- Their name or initials
- Status (clocked in, clocked out)
- GPS location from their most recent clock action
Clicking on a user reveals:
- Location of clock-in or clock-out
- Timestamp of the action
📱 How Is GPS Captured?
- Ontraccr captures GPS coordinates only at the moment a user:
- Clocks in
- Clocks out
- These snapshots are taken by the Ontraccr mobile app, assuming the user has:
- The mobile app installed
- Location sharing enabled
- Granted location permissions to the app
⚠️ No background tracking or breadcrumbing is performed to protect user privacy and reduce battery usage.
🔐 Who Appears on the Map?
Only users who:
- Are clocked in or active today
- Are using the Ontraccr mobile app
- Have location sharing enabled
…will appear on the map. Others will not show up.
🧠 Use Cases
| Scenario | How User Map Helps |
|---|---|
| Verify site arrival | Confirm clock-in location matches job site |
| Remote crew visibility | See which field workers are clocked in across different regions |
| Clock-out compliance | Identify users who may have forgotten to clock out |
| Site audit support | Provide clock-in/out logs with geographic context |
📌 Summary
The User Map in Ontraccr is a lightweight, privacy-conscious way to confirm where and when your users are clocking in or out. By using GPS snapshots (not live tracking), it balances operational oversight with respectful user privacy — making it ideal for verifying activity across distributed teams.