How to Enable Location Services for a Time Clock App

Short answer: To let a GPS time clock app record your clock-in location, turn on location services for the device and then allow location for the app or website. On iPhone, go to Settings, Privacy & Security, Location Services. On Android, open Settings, Location. In a browser such as Chrome, allow location for the site when asked, or change it in the browser’s site settings.

Phone location settings for a time clock app — Allow location while using the app.

iPhone and iPad

Open Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services and make sure it is on.
Scroll to the time clock app and choose While Using the App.
Turn on Precise Location so the clock-in is accurate.
Using a website in Safari instead? In the same list, open Safari Websites and choose While Using the App.

Android

Open Settings > Location and turn on Use location.
Go to Settings > Apps, choose the time clock app, then Permissions > Location.
Choose Allow only while using the app and turn on precise location.

Menu names vary a little by phone maker and Android version.

Chrome, Edge and Safari on a computer

Chrome: click the icon to the left of the web address, then set Location to Allow. Or go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Location.
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Location.
Safari on Mac: Safari > Settings > Websites > Location. Also check System Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services.
Windows: Settings > Privacy & security > Location must be on for browsers to use location.

Still not working?

Close and reopen the app after changing permissions.
Turn on Wi-Fi; it helps location accuracy indoors.
Check that battery saver mode is not limiting location.

For employers

Tell employees when and why location is recorded, and check state rules on employee location tracking. See employee GPS tracking laws. This is general information, not legal advice.

The EZTime app records location at clock-in and clock-out, and geofencing can limit clock-ins to the job site. Learn more about GPS time tracking.

Frequently asked questions

Why does my time clock app need location?

So the employer can confirm where you clocked in, such as at the job site.

Does the app track me all day?

Settings vary by app and employer. Choose ‘While Using the App’ so location is used only when the app is open.

Why is my location wrong?

Turn on precise location and Wi-Fi, then reopen the app.

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Updated November 2026.