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title: Enabling Access Outside of Commerce7 via Link
description: Enable external access to the Time Clock App via personalized links. Allow employees to clock in/out and manage schedules without logging into Commerce7.
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June 18, 2025

# Enabling Access Outside of Commerce7 via Link

## The Time Clock App is built to run inside Commerce7, but with external link access, employees and managers can clock in/out or view their schedules without logging into Commerce7. This is ideal for offsite events, mobile teams, seasonal, vineyard or non-admin staff.

### **How to Enable External Link Access**

1. Go to **Store \> Time Clock Admin Panel**
2. Click the **Settings** tab
3. Open the **Access** settings section
4. Toggle **Enable External Access Link** to ON
5. Save changes

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### **How to Use the External Link**

Once enabled:

- You will see a unique link such as  
  `https://c7timeclock.com/pages/staff?userId=xxxxxx`
- This can be copied from each employee’s profile under **General**
- Share the link with your team by email, QR code, or text

> Each employee has their own personalized link. It leads to their secure staff page.

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### **What Employees Can Do With the Link**

- **Clock In / Clock Out**
- View **assigned shifts**
- Submit **unavailability**
- Request **PTO** (if enabled)
- See **accrued PTO balances** and recent activity

> ⚠️ Employees cannot access admin functions or other staff accounts from their external link.

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### **Best Practices**

- Use this feature when staff don’t have Commerce7 access (e.g., new hires, part-time help)
- Bookmark the link on staff tablets or phones
- Disable links immediately when employees leave your organization

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### **FAQs**

**Q: Do employees need a Commerce7 login to use the link?**  
A: No. That’s the purpose — this link gives staff access without logging into Commerce7.

**Q: Can multiple employees use the same device to clock in via their links?**  
A: Yes, but each must use their own personalized URL.

**Q: Can I deactivate the link for one user?**  
A: You can disable external access globally, or remove a user’s access by deactivating them.

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