Enabling or disabling PIN validation for a TimeTrack reader

PIN authentication is enabled by default in TimeTrack provided a PIN number is provided in the Employee Badge. This procedure outlines how to enable or disable PIN authentication at the reader level. PIN authentication cannot be disabled at the employee level.

Note: You can also configure the timeout.pin_entry property to set the PIN timeout in seconds. See Viewing configuration property definitions for more information.

To enable or disable PIN validation:

  1. Select Maintenance > Reader Setup > Reader Organization > Readers.
  2. Click the Edit link next to the TimeTrack reader for your device.
  3. Select or deselect the Disable PIN Validation check box depending on your preference.
  4. Click Save.
  5. If you are enabling PIN validation at the reader level, then select Maintenance > Employees > Employee Badge.
  6. Click the Edit link next to the employee badge.
  7. Enter a PIN for the employee.
  8. To apply this change to many employees, you can import the PIN numbers into the employee badge records.
  9. Click Save.

You should also note:

  • If PIN is enabled at the Reader, then all employees must use PIN (PIN is always prompted) to process the swipe.
  • If PIN is disabled at the Reader, then all employees swipes are processed without prompting for PIN.