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Geofencing Setup Guide

Updated September 24, 2026

Step-by-Step Guide:

Attlock dashboard showing the main operations workspace and navigation.
Dashboard: use the left navigation to open the required workflow.
  1. Access Geofence Settings:
    • Open a Site profile and go to the Location & Geofence tab.
  2. Select Type:
    • Radius (Simple): Use a circle for small, simple buildings. Set the distance (e.g., 50m).
    • Polygon (Complex): Use the drawing tool to outline exact property lines for large or irregular campuses.
  3. Configure Entry/Exit Rules:
    • Alert Dispatch on Exit: Enable this to receive a notification if a guard leaves the site while on the clock.
    • Prevent Clock-In Outside Fence: Enable this to ensure guards cannot start their shift (and pay) until they are physically inside the boundary.

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