Getting Started Guide

Face recognition attendance,
set up in minutes

FaceScan uses face recognition and GPS geofencing to automate employee attendance. This guide walks you through getting your organization live — from creating your account to your first check-in.

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Admin steps

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Employee steps

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To first check-in

How it works

1 · Admin creates account

Register your organization, create workstations, and enroll employees with their face samples.

2 · Employees join

Each employee downloads the app, enters their organization number and employee number — done.

3 · Scan face to attend

Employees tap Check In, take a selfie, and the system verifies their face + location automatically.

Admin

Setting up your organization

1

Download the FaceScan app

Install the FaceScan Android app on your phone. Open it and tap Admin Sign In on the welcome screen.

Android app Also available on web
2

Register your organization & admin account

Tap Don't have an account? Register here. Fill in your organization name, your full name, a username, and a password. This creates both your admin account and your organization in one step.

What you enter

  • Organization name (e.g. "Acme Ltd")
  • Your full name
  • Username & password
  • Server URL (leave as default)

You'll then have

  • Admin dashboard access
  • Your organization number (share with employees)
  • Web dashboard at /index.html

Your Organization Number appears in the app after registration. Write it down — employees will need it to join.

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Create a workstation

Go to the Admin tab and scroll to New Workstation. A workstation is a physical location where employees check in — your office, warehouse, site, etc.

Field What to enter Example
Station nameA recognizable nameHead Office
Latitude / LongitudeGPS of the location — tap Use Current Location-1.2921, 36.8219
Radius (m)How far an employee can be to check in150 m
Shift startWhen the workday begins (for late detection)08:00
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Register employees

In the Admin tab, scroll to New Employee. Fill in their details, select their workstation, then tap Open Camera to capture their face. Tap Save Employee when done.

Required fields

Full name
Employee number (unique ID you assign)
National ID number
Phone number
Workstation (select from list)
Face photo (take with camera)

Face capture tips

Good lighting, face the camera directly
No sunglasses or face coverings
Neutral expression, eyes open
Each person can only be enrolled once

Give each employee their Employee Number after registering them — they'll use it to log into the app.

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Monitor attendance on the web dashboard

Open /index.html in your browser and sign in with your admin credentials. The dashboard shows real-time attendance, late arrivals, and gives you full report exports.

Overview

Employees

Attendance

Export PDF/Excel

Employee

Joining your organization

Before you start

Ask your admin (HR or manager) for two things: your Organization Number and your Employee Number. You'll need both to join.

1

Download the app & tap "Join Organization"

Install the FaceScan app. On the welcome screen, tap Join Organization (not Admin Sign In).

a

Enter Organization Number

Type the number your admin gave you, then tap Continue. The app will confirm your company name.

b

Enter your Employee Number

Type your employee number (assigned by HR/admin), tap Continue. Your name and workstation will appear.

You're in!

Your home screen shows your name, workstation, and attendance history.

2

Check in & out every day

From your attendance screen, tap Check In. The app will ask to take a photo and confirm your location. Hold up your face to the camera and tap the shutter. That's all.

Location check

Must be within the workstation radius

Selfie taken

App captures your face automatically

Attendance logged

Result shown instantly on screen

What the status means

On Time — arrived before or within grace period Late — arrived after the grace period Checked Out — end of day recorded Off-Site — outside the workstation area

Common questions

Where do I find my Organization Number?

The admin can find it on the app's Admin screen after logging in. It's the number shown in the organization info section. The admin must share this with all employees.

My check-in says "Off-Site" — what do I do?

You're outside the allowed GPS radius of your workstation. Move closer to your workplace and try again. If you're at the right location, ask your admin to increase the geofence radius.

Face not being recognized?

Ensure good lighting and look straight at the camera. If it still fails, ask your admin to re-register your face sample in better lighting conditions.

Can I export attendance reports?

Yes — admins can export attendance and late reports as PDF, Excel (.xlsx), or CSV from the web dashboard. Filter by date range or individual employee before exporting.

How long does my login stay active?

The app remembers your session for 10 days. After that, you'll be asked to sign in again. Admins and employees are both kept logged in automatically.

I forgot my admin password — how do I reset it?

On the Sign In screen, tap Forgot password? Enter your username and the full name you registered with, then set a new password.

Ready to get started?

Create your organization account in under a minute, or sign in to your existing dashboard.