Audit Trail
Every action in TempClock is logged with a timestamp, user, and full details — giving you a complete record for compliance, investigations, and peace of mind.
What Gets Logged?
A comprehensive record of every action taken in the system.
The Audit Trail captures every meaningful action that happens in TempClock. Every time someone creates, updates, deletes, approves, exports, or logs in, an entry is added to the log. Nothing is ever removed from the audit trail — it is a permanent, tamper-proof record.
New worker added, location created, shift created, cost code added
Timesheet edited, worker details changed, settings modified
Worker archived, shift removed, cost code deleted
User logged in or logged out of the manage portal or client portal
Timesheet approved, exception dismissed, entry authorised
Payroll exported, report downloaded, data exported to CSV
The audit trail is write-only. Nobody can edit or delete audit log entries, not even administrators. This ensures you always have a trustworthy record.
Opening the Audit Log
Find it in the Safety section of the sidebar.
Log in to the manage portal
Open your browser and log in to TempClock at tempclock.co.uk/manage.
Click "Audit Log" in the sidebar
In the left-hand sidebar, under the Safety section, click Audit Log. The log opens showing the most recent entries first.
Reading Audit Log Entries
Understanding what each entry tells you.
Each row in the audit log represents a single action. Every entry captures six pieces of information so you have a complete picture of what happened, when, and who was responsible.
The exact date and time the action occurred (e.g. 10 Mar 2026, 14:32:07)
The name of the person who performed the action
What they did (e.g. Created, Updated, Deleted, Logged In, Approved, Exported)
What type of record was affected (e.g. Worker, Timesheet, Location, Shift)
A description of the specific change (e.g. "Changed clock-out from 17:00 to 17:30")
The IP address the action was performed from
Filtering the Audit Log
Find exactly what you are looking for.
When you have thousands of log entries, filters help you zero in on the ones that matter. The audit log provides four filters that you can use individually or combine for a precise search.
Show entries between a start date and an end date
Show only actions performed by a specific user
Filter by action type: Created, Updated, Deleted, Logged In, Approved, Exported
Filter by what was affected: Worker, Timesheet, Location, Shift, User, Settings
To investigate a specific incident, start by setting the date range to the day in question, then narrow down by user or action type. This quickly reduces hundreds of entries to just the ones you need.
Common Uses for the Audit Trail
How teams use the log in practice.
The audit trail is useful in a wide variety of situations. Here are some of the most common reasons teams refer to it:
If you notice an unfamiliar IP address in the log, or logins at unusual times, it could indicate that an account has been compromised. Change the affected user's password immediately and review recent activity.
Navigating Large Logs
Paging through thousands of entries.
The audit log shows a set number of entries per page (typically 25 or 50). If you have more entries than can fit on one page, use the pagination controls at the bottom to move between pages.
The page indicator shows which page you are on and the total number of entries. You can jump forward, jump back, or go straight to the first or last page.
Best Practices
Tips for getting the most out of the audit trail.
The audit trail is your single source of truth for accountability. Make it part of your routine to review it regularly, even when nothing seems wrong.
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