How to restrict time tracking by geolocation (virtual fence)

A virtual fence allows you to limit time and attendance registration to a specific radius around the workplace . This setting ensures greater control and accuracy of records, preventing clockings made outside the defined area.

If the virtual fence is active and the employee attempts to clock in outside the work address linked to their registration, the system will block the clocking in and display a notification informing them that they are outside the permitted area.

This process follows the guidelines established by current legislation, including Ordinance No. 671 of the Ministry of Labor.

How to configure virtual fence

Add the address to the workplace

1. In the top menu, click on Registrations , then select the Workplace .

2. Select and edit the desired location, or create a new workplace. In the location registration, fill in the address in the field above the map, as indicated in the image below.

3. When you type the address, a drop-down list will appear with suggestions based on the database. Select the correct address so that the additional fields are automatically filled in. Finally, enter the house number to complete the registration.

Adjust the employee's registration.

1. In the top menu, click on Registrations , then select the Employee .

2. In the employee's record, in the " Time and Attendance and Benefits Settings " section.

3. Disable the " clock in/out at any workplace " option.

Configure the collector profile for the BatePonto App.

1. In the top menu, click on Management , then select the Collectors .

2. On the new screen, switch to the collector profile , then change the category to registration application (which refers to the BatePonto App settings). Next, select the desired collector profile, and click the pencil icon to **edit** the profile.

3. In the "location options" section, select the "enable location .

• Define the distance radius for clocking in and out from the workplace address.

4. In the "governance options" section, disable the " allow marking away from the workplace" .

Adjust the existing collectors you want to apply the virtual fence to

1. In the top menu, click on Management , then select the Collectors .

2. This time, in "collector management", stay in the collectors , and change the category to registration application (referring to the BatePonto App settings).

3. In the list of collectors, select the desired collector and click edit.

4. Change the collector profile to the one that has the restriction configured.

5. If you have edited the existing profile, just confirm that the collector is correctly linked to that profile.

• The location restriction applies only to records made through the BatePonto . Records made through BatePonto Web (computer) or the Pontotel Gestão app do not have this restriction.
• Geolocation validation relies on the employee's device's GPS . Pontotel is not a GPS and does not activate GPS on its own. It only reads the coordinates that the device itself provides at the time of registration. If location is disabled, permission is denied, or the location is inaccurate, the virtual fence cannot be validated, and the point may be blocked or marked outside the area. Instruct employees to keep their GPS turned on Location permission to the app (Android/iOS: Settings → Applications → Pontotel → Location → “Allow when using the app” or “Always”).

With this configuration, you ensure that time and attendance records are only made within the defined location, providing greater control and security in the timekeeping process.

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Updated on: January 13, 2026