Integrating timeghost with absentify

Integrating timeghost with absentify ensures seamless time tracking and absence management for employees. This integration reduces manual tasks, improves reporting accuracy, and streamlines workflows.

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Benefits of the integration

• Enhanced accuracy: Automatic data synchronization minimizes manual errors.
• Streamlined processes: Time tracking and absence management are automated for efficiency.
• Improved reporting: Combined data provides better insights for analysis and reporting.

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Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure the following:

1. An active absentify account with admin rights.
2. An active timeghost account with admin rights.
3. Internet access and an updated web browser.

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Preparing for the integration

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Set your time zone

Ensure that time zones in both timeghost and absentify are synchronized:

1. In absentify, navigate to Settings > General and confirm the company’s time zone.
2. In timeghost, go to My Profile and set the time zone to match the company default in absentify.

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Add users to timeghost

Ensure all users whose absences you wish to synchronize from absentify are added to timeghost:

1. Go to Workspace > Team > Invite user in timeghost.
2. Add the email addresses of the users.

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Set up user schedules

Match each user’s schedule in timeghost with their schedule in absentify:

1. In timeghost, navigate to Workspace > Team, click the three dots next to a user, and select Settings > Working hours.
2. In absentify, refer to Setting up a user’s schedule for detailed instructions.

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Setting up the integration

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Step 1: Access your absentify account

Log into your absentify account here and ensure you have admin rights.

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Step 2: Navigate to integrations

Go to the Integrations section in the absentify dashboard to manage all third-party connections.

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Step 3: Select timeghost integration

Find and select the timeghost integration option in the list.

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Step 4: Authorize the connection

1. Click Configuration > Add new timeghost synchronization.
2. Authorize the connection between absentify and timeghost. You can create multiple synchronizations for different workspaces or departments.

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Step 5: Customize the connection

1. Name your connection.
2. Select the departments and leave types to synchronize.

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Step 6: Add the API key

1. In timeghost, go to My Profile and copy the API key.
2. Paste the API key into the absentify configuration and click Next.

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Step 7: Configure settings

1. Define how absences from absentify should sync with timeghost.
2. Specify the timeghost workspace and whether to include past absences.

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Step 8: Test the integration

Test the integration to ensure data synchronization works correctly. Check if absences from absentify are accurately reflected in timeghost.

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Managing and monitoring the integration

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Delete a timeghost connection

To delete a timeghost connection:

1. Navigate to Settings > Integrations.
2. Click the trash icon next to the connection you want to remove.