Atto makes it easy to track time, manage teams, and streamline operations. This guide walks you through the core setup steps so you can get your company account up and running quickly.
Step 1: Create Your Account
Only the Account Owner can create the company account.
To get started:
Go to dashboard.attotime.com
Click Try for Free
Enter and confirm your email
Click Create Account and complete your profile:
Full name
Company name
Industry
Password
Free Trial Details:
Your 14-day trial starts immediately after sign-up
No credit card is required
You can invite your entire team and explore all features without limitations
Step 2: Invite Your Team
Team members can join via email invite or a direct link.
Invite by Email:
Go to Settings > Invite New Members
Enter each team member’s email address
Tap Send Invites
They’ll receive an email with a link to create their account.
Invite via Link:
Go to Settings > Invite New Members
Tap Share your invite link…
Share the link directly
They’ll be prompted to enter their email and create their account.
🔗 For more details: Adding and Removing Team Members
Step 3: Customize Your Company Settings
Atto’s settings allow you to tailor time tracking, reports, and location preferences to fit your company’s needs.
Location Tracking
Define when location data is recorded:
While on the Clock – Continuous tracking during shifts
On Clock In/Out Only – Location is captured only at clock in/out
Never – No location data is collected
Workweek & Overtime
Set your standard work hours and overtime rules:
Define weekly and daily thresholds
Set double-overtime limits and rate multipliers
Timesheet Reporting
Align timesheet reports with your payroll cycle:
Select a reporting frequency (weekly, bi-weekly, etc.)
Enable automatic delivery of reports to selected email addresses
Time Options
Manage how time is recorded across your team:
Sync with each user’s time zone or set a fixed one for all
Customize rounding rules and grouping for entries
Break Settings
Choose how breaks are handled:
Manual – Team members log their own breaks
Automatic – Breaks are deducted based on rules
Custom – Use multiple break types (e.g. lunch, paid)
Advanced – Combine auto breaks with custom logic
Scheduling (New Feature)
Build and manage shift schedules for your team:
Set visibility rules to show only personal shifts or the full team schedule
Mileage Tracking
Enable employees to track work-related travel:
Choose between automatic or manual logging
Set a reimbursement rate per mile/kilometer
Allow tracking of tolls and parking fees
Choose between miles or kilometers
Step 4: Assign Roles and Set Pay Rates
User roles determine access to data and features. Pay rates are used to calculate estimates in Reports.
Available Roles
Admin – Full access to settings and user management
Manager – Manages their team’s hours, shifts, and reports
Employee – Tracks their own hours and views personal reports
To assign roles:
Go to Settings > Manage Team
Select a team member
Choose a role from the dropdown
Tap Save Changes
To add pay rates:
Enable Pay Rate for the team member
Tap Add Pay Rate
Enter the hourly rate and effective date
Tap Save
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my username for Atto?
What is my username for Atto?
Your username is the email you used to sign up.
Can I set individual settings for team members?
Can I set individual settings for team members?
Yes, roles and permissions can be tailored per user.
Can I set reminders for clock in/out?
Can I set reminders for clock in/out?
Yes. You can set personalized reminders to help you and your team stay on track.
When does Atto track my location?
When does Atto track my location?
Atto only tracks location after someone clocks in. Location data is never collected outside of work hours.
Can I change my company’s time zone later?
Can I change my company’s time zone later?
Yes. You can update your time zone anytime by going to Settings > Time Options. This controls how time entries are displayed for your team.
What happens if I invite someone with the wrong role?
What happens if I invite someone with the wrong role?
You can change a team member’s role anytime under Settings > Manage Team. Just select their name, update their role, and save.
What if a team member didn’t receive the invite?
What if a team member didn’t receive the invite?
Have them check their spam or junk folder. Also, make sure your account has enough available seats. If all seats are used up, new invites won’t go through. You can add more seats under Settings > Subscription.
Do I need to configure everything before inviting my team?
Do I need to configure everything before inviting my team?
No. You can invite your team first and fine-tune features like pay rates, tracking settings, and scheduling later.
Can I test all features during the free trial?
Can I test all features during the free trial?
Yes. All features are fully available during your 14-day trial—including scheduling, location tracking, and mileage tracking.
Will I lose data if I don’t subscribe right after the trial?
Will I lose data if I don’t subscribe right after the trial?
No. Your data stays safe. You can subscribe later and pick up where you left off.
You’re all set to get started with Atto.
If you need help during setup, visit our Help Center or contact our team. We’re here for you.