Managing your time correctly inside NextCrew is important for accurate payroll, assignment tracking, and smooth communication with your coordinator.
This guide will walk you through:
✅ How to Clock In
✅ How to Clock Out
✅ How to Add Breaks
✅ Work Location Restrictions
✅ Offline Clock-In Information
✅ Timesheet Attachments & Expenses
❖ Why Clock-In/Out Matters
Clocking in and out correctly helps:
Keep your work hours accurate
Prevent payroll delays
Keep timesheets updated
Help coordinators manage assignments smoothly
Maintain organized assignment records in one place
With NextCrew, everything stays connected and easy to manage directly from your phone.
❖ How to Clock In
Step 1
From the home screen, tap Clock-In/Out.
Step 2
Select your assignment and tap CLOCK-IN.
Step 3
Tap CLOCK-IN again to confirm.
Depending on your device permissions, the app may ask for access to:
Location Services
Camera
These verification steps help confirm that clock-ins are completed correctly on-site.
Once successful, your shift time is automatically recorded inside the app.
❖ Work Location Restriction
NextCrew uses work location verification during clock-in.
If you are too far from the job site:
❌ Clock-in may not work
⚠️ A Work Location Distance error may appear
To avoid issues:
Make sure Location Services are enabled
Be physically near the assignment location before clocking in
❖ Offline Clock-In Information
If your device does not have an active cellular data connection during clock-in, the app may switch to Offline Mode.
When this happens:
• Your clock-in is temporarily stored
• The app automatically syncs once the internet connection returns
To avoid offline issues:
• Make sure Cellular Data is turned ON
• Ensure the NextCrew app can use mobile data
• Check that internet access is active before clocking in
❖ How to Clock Out
Step 1
Open Clock-In/Out from the home screen.
Step 2
Tap CLOCK-OUT.
Step 3
Tap CLOCK-OUT again to confirm.
This helps make sure your total worked hours are captured correctly before timesheets are processed.
☕ How to Add Breaks
If your assignment requires break tracking:
Step 1
Tap the Break Icon.
Step 2
Open the Hours/Break Hours dropdown menu.
Step 3
Select the correct break duration:
⏱️ 15 Minutes
⏱️ 30 Minutes
⏱️ 45 Minutes
⏱️ 60 Minutes
Step 4
Tap ADD to save your break.
❖ Timesheets, Expenses & Attachments
If you have access to Timesheets, you can also manage additional assignment details directly inside the app.
To access Timesheets:
Go to:
Timesheets → Select Assignment
Inside the timesheet, you can review:
Worked Hours
Break Hours
Pay Information
Assignment Details
You may also be able to:
Upload receipts
Attach photos
Add reimbursement documents
Add expenses
Everything stays connected to the correct assignment for easier tracking later.
✅ Final Tips
To avoid payroll or scheduling issues:
Keep your clock-ins updated
Record breaks accurately
Make sure location services are enabled
Maintain an active cellular data connection when clocking in
Upload supporting documents when needed
Keeping everything updated inside NextCrew helps coordinators confirm assignments faster and keeps your records organized in one place.
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