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# How do I clock in for a shift?

> Start a shift from the coach portal's Time Clock page by choosing a work type.

<Note>
  **Must know**

  * Available on plans that include **Time Tracking** — if you don't see the Time Clock in your portal, ask your Uplifter contact.
  * You must pick a work type before the **Clock In** button becomes active.
  * The portal suggests a work type based on the program currently in session, but you can choose a different one.
  * The coach portal is scoped to your single active gym, so you clock into that gym.
</Note>

Open **Time Clock** in the coach portal to start your shift.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Time Clock page">
    Go to **Time Clock**. The card at the top shows your current state — when you're off the clock it reads **Clocked Out** with "You are not clocked in."
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Clock In">
    Select **Clock In**. A dialog opens with a **Work type** menu.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your work type">
    Pick what you're working on. If the portal detected a program in session, that work type is pre-selected and marked **(suggested)** — keep it or choose another. The **Clock In** button stays disabled until a work type is selected.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm">
    Click **Clock In** in the dialog. The card switches to **Clocked In**, shows the work type, and starts a live timer.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Once you're on the clock you can take a break, switch work type, or end the shift from the same card.

**Related:** [How do I switch my work type during a shift?](/coaches/coach-timesheet/switch-work-type-during-shift) · [How do I take a break?](/coaches/coach-timesheet/take-a-break) · [How do I end my shift?](/coaches/coach-timesheet/end-my-shift) · [What is a work type?](/coaches/coach-timesheet/what-is-a-work-type)