Purchasing employee tags

Last updated - Jan 21, 2025 at 11:05AM

How to purchase tags

Purchase employee swipe cards or key fobs directly from your TimeDock web dashboard, by following the instructions below.

  1. Pre-assigned swipe cards or key fobs
    Tags that are pre-programmed for selected employees. Cards will be printed with the employee photo, name and QR barcode.

  2. Un-assigned swipe cards or key fobs
    Spare tags that you can program to employees yourself using the TimeDock hardware or Android app. Cards do not include a QR barcode.

Unsure which option to purchase? View our employee tags comparison article for a breakdown of options and compatibility.

Pre-assigned swipe cards or key fobs

Use this option to order swipe cards or key fobs that are pre-assigned to selected employees. Pre-assigned swipe cards will have the employee QR code, photo, name and ID printed.

Log in to TIMEDOCK and use the top navigational menu to navigate to Setup > Employees. From this screen click-to-select the employee(s) you would like to order tags for. The employee row(s) will be highlighted blue to indicate selection. Next, in the left-hand-side actions menu select Buy Tags.

Selected employees to order tags

Click on the Pre-Assigned Cards Or Fobs option to progress to the order form.

Pre-assigned tags order type

Next, you will be presented with an order confirmation page for pre-programmed employee cards or key fobs.

Choose the type of tag hardware for your order by clicking on the Description dropdown box. You can also update the Copies textbox if you'd like to receive multiple copies for each of your selected employees.

Order details for pre-programmed employee cards

Complete your delivery and contact details before clicking the Pay Now button to select an option for online payment.

Selecting the Pre-Assigned Cards Or Fobs option with no employee records selected will add your entire employee list to your order.

Un-assigned swipe cards or key fobs

Use this option to order spare swipe cards or key fobs that you can program yourself using the TimeDock hardware or Android app.

Log in to TIMEDOCK and use the top navigational menu to navigate to Setup > Employees. From this screen click the Buy Tags button in the left-hand-side actions menu.

Order employee tags

Click on the Un-Assigned Cards Or Fobs option to progress to the order form.

Un-assigned tags order type

Next you will be presented with an order confirmation page for un-programmed employee cards or key fobs.

Choose the type of tag hardware for your order by clicking on the Description dropdown box. Update the Qty textbox to enter the total number of tags you would like to order.

Order details for un-programmed employee cards

Complete your delivery and contact details before clicking the Pay Now button to select an option for online payment.

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