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Creating and Managing Job Codes

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Job Codes in Atto help you categorize work time by task, client, or project -offering deeper insights into how your team spends their time.

See how Job Codes work in action — from creating and managing to applying them across your team.


Adding a New Job Code

  1. Go to Settings > Job Codes

  2. Tap “Add Job Code”

  3. Enter a name for the new job code

  4. Tap “Add” to save


Edit an Existing Job Code

  1. Go to Settings > Job Codes

  2. Click “Edit” or tap the pen icon next to the job code

  3. Update the name as needed

  4. Click “Done” or “Save Changes”

Note: The updated name will apply to all existing time cards that used the original job code.


Delete a Job Code

  1. Go to Settings > Job Codes

  2. On mobile, tap “Edit”

  3. Delete any job codes you no longer need

Deleted job codes will still appear in past time cards and reports for historical accuracy.


Require Job Codes at Clock-In

To ensure all work hours are categorized correctly:

  1. Go to Settings > Job Codes

  2. Toggle “Require Jobs on Clock In” ON

Note: When enabled, users will be prompted to select a job code each time they clock in.


Why Use Job Codes?

Job Codes help you:

  • Track time by task or project

  • Improve reporting accuracy

  • Gain deeper insights into productivity and resource allocation

  • Support more precise billing and payroll workflows


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