Atto makes it easy for managers to track hours, monitor team activity, assign shifts, review reports, and manage requests — all in one place. This guide walks you through what you can do, where to find key tools, and how to get started.
Getting Started with Atto
Accept Your Invite & Create Your Account
To begin using Atto as a Manager, follow these steps:
Receive Your Invite
Via Email: Check your inbox for an email invitation.
Via Direct Link: Click the link shared by your admin.
Set Up Your Profile
Enter your full name and create a password.
Confirm your email address to activate your account.
Download the Mobile App
The app gives you full control to manage your team and track hours on the go.
Your Role as a Manager in Atto
Managers in Atto have access to both personal and team-wide features.
You can:
Track your own hours, jobs, breaks, and time off.
Review your personal timesheets.
View team-wide data and timesheets collected on the account.
Invite or remove users with the Employee role.
Approve time off and manual time entries (if permissions allow).
View detailed team reports and filter by user, job, or time period.
Navigating the Atto App
Atto is structured into five main tabs:
Dashboard, Chat, Time Clock, Reports, and Settings.
| Each tab gives you access to key tools for managing work, tracking time, and supporting your team.
1. Dashboard
The Dashboard gives you a real-time overview of your team’s status, shifts, and reports — all in one place.
Quick Access Shortcuts
Team Activity – See who’s working, on break, or off today.
Schedule – View, assign, or edit team shifts.
Shift Requests — Manage Trade, Cover, and Time Off requests.
Time Off – Review and approve pending leave requests.
| Tap any shortcut to jump to that section.
Using the Plus (+) Button
Use the plus button in the top-right corner to take quick actions:
Add a new Shift - Schedule a shift for an employee or yourself
Add a new Time Card - Manually log work hours when needed.
Request Time Off - Submit or approve time-off requests for employees or yourself.
Add a new Drive - Log mileage for business-related trips.
Add a new Team Member - Invite new employees to join Atto.
Today’s Shift
See your assigned shift for the day.
If none is assigned, tap Start Unscheduled Shift to begin tracking hours.
Team Activity (Live View)
See your team’s current status:
On the Clock – Actively working
Clocked Out – Finished for the day
On Break – Taking a break
Not Active – Yet to start their shift
Tap All Members for detailed insights, including:
Clock in/out times and locations
Job and break timestamps
Notes and attachments (if any)
Managers can clock in/out team members and use filters to view by status or department.
Upcoming Shifts
View and manage upcoming team shifts.
Tap All Shifts to see the full schedule and edit as needed.
This Week (Overview)
Track weekly performance:
Estimated Pay – Preview pay totals
Total Paid Hours – Monitor hours worked
Miles Tracked – Review drives (if enabled)
Time Off Taken – See approved time-off hours
Tap All Reports to explore detailed breakdowns.
Requests
See all pending time-off requests.
Tap Time Off Requests to review, approve, or reject — and filter by employee, date, or status.
2. Chat
Use Atto’s built-in Chat to stay in touch with your team.
Start 1:1 or group chats
Share updates or shift changes
Keep communication clear and in-app
3. Time Clock
Track your own hours and switch between job tasks easily.
Clock In & Out
Tap Clock In to start tracking your time.
Tap Clock Out at the end of your shift.
| Your hours will appear in the Reports > Timesheets section.
Using Job Codes
Select a Job Code (if required) when clocking in.
| Use Switch Job if you’re switching tasks during a shift.
Taking Breaks
Tap Take Break to pause. Select a break type (if needed).
Tap End Break to resume.
Note: If automatic breaks are enabled by your company, the break button may not appear.
Notes & Attachments
Add a note or upload up to 5 images to a time card.
Helpful for documenting work or special conditions.
Location Tracking & Clock-In Rules
If required, enable location services in your phone settings.
You may only be able to clock in when you’re within the allowed job site area.
For errors, check location settings or move closer to the site.
For more details, see Clock-In Issues and Solutions
4. Reports
The Reports tab helps you monitor both your own and your team’s activity.
Managers can view reports at the personal and team level.
Available reports:
Timesheets – Daily logs of worked hours, overtime, and breaks
Pay – Estimated pay and work hour summaries
Miles – Total distance and drive logs (if tracking is on)
Job Codes – Time spent per task/project
Time Off – View approved time off
Tap the ( + ) Plus Button to:
Add a new Time Card
Request Time Off
Add a new Drive
Only Timesheets, Job Codes, and Mileage reports are downloadable.
5. Settings
Profile & Password
Update your name, email, or password.
Notifications & Reminders
Stay informed with personalized alerts:
Clock-in/Clock-out Reminders
Job Site Notifications
Missed Time Alerts
Shift Reminders
Time Off Notifications
Notifications for Other Users’ Actions (if enabled)
Manage Team
Add/remove users with an Employee role
Track pending invites
Review team member details
Invite New Members
Send invites via email or share a direct invite link.
Help Center & Support
Browse help articles
Contact our support team directly if needed
Tips for Managers
Schedule shifts in advance
Review time off regularly to avoid conflicts
Use reports to optimize scheduling
Keep communication clear with in-app chat
Encourage accurate clock-ins and note entries
Need more help?
Just message us via in-app chat or reach out to our team — we’ve got you.