Setup steps  ·  40+ modules explained  ·  FAQ

Help & Guide.
Everything to get started.

A complete walkthrough of setting up your organisation, an overview of every module, biometric device sync, and answers to the questions we hear most often.

Up and running in under 10 minutes.

No credit card, no sales call. Follow these four steps to have your organisation live.

1. Register your organisation
Create your account with your company name and email. You get your own isolated database instantly — no waiting, no approval needed.
2. Add your employees
Add employees one by one, or import your whole roster via CSV. Assign departments, designations, and salaries as you go.
3. Configure settings
Set your financial year, working hours, leave defaults, and email notifications from Settings — takes about two minutes.
4. Start using modules
Attendance, leave, payroll, and 40+ other modules are active immediately. Everyone logs in with their own role-based account.

Every category, one platform.

40+ modules across 12 categories — all included on every plan, no add-ons or upgrade gates. Once logged in, Admin and HR also get an in-app, step-by-step guide for each individual module.

People
Employee directory, org hierarchy (branches, business units, regions), departments, teams, org chart, family details, offer letters, and checklist-driven onboarding for new joiners.
Employees Org Chart Onboarding Offer Letters Family Details
Time, Attendance & GPS
Clock in/out, admin marking, CSV import, biometric device sync, holidays, overtime requests, and live GPS field tracking.
Attendance Biometric Overtime GPS Tracking Holidays
Leave & WFH
Leave requests with multi-level approval, work-from-home requests, compensatory off, and leave encashment.
Leave WFH Comp-off Encashment
Finance
Payroll with auto PF/ESI/TDS, expense claims, salary advances repaid by instalment, investment declarations, PF/ESI/PT registers with EPFO ECR export, full & final settlement, and benefits enrolment.
Payroll Expenses Salary Advances Tax Declarations Statutory FnF Benefits
Resources & Certs
Asset tracking, employee documents, certificates & trophies, letter templates, and offer letter management.
Assets Documents Certificates
Communication
Internal email per employee, notice board, real-time chat, daily notes, bulk email campaigns from your own SMTP, WhatsApp bulk messaging, and reports & analytics.
Email Chat Bulk Email WhatsApp Notice Board Reports
Work Management
Task & project management, shift management, learning & development (LMS), and exit management.
Tasks Projects Shifts LMS
Administration & Performance
Performance review cycles, user management, organisation settings, and an immutable audit log.
Performance Users Settings Audit Log
Sales & Leads
Track leads through a configurable pipeline, log follow-ups, and convert won deals — built for small sales teams.
Pipeline Leads Follow-ups
Engagement
OKRs & goals, 360° feedback, an HR helpdesk, peer recognition & rewards, and employee surveys.
OKRs 360° Feedback Recognition Surveys
Transport
Register buses, vans and ambulances with driver details, then track them live on a map — plus a public, no-login link for parents or patients.
Vehicles Driver Accounts Live GPS Map
Hospital
OPD & IPD management with a dedicated patient portal — for organisations running a clinic or hospital alongside their HR operations.
OPD IPD Patient Portal

Connect your existing punch machines.

No new hardware required — sync attendance directly from devices you already own.

Supported devices

ADMINFACE connects to the most common biometric attendance devices used by Indian offices and syncs punch logs directly into your attendance records — no manual entry needed.

  • ZKTeco
  • eSSL
  • Hikvision
  • Matrix
  1. Go to Biometric → Add Device inside your dashboard and enter the device IP, port, and type.
  2. Use Test Connection to confirm the device is reachable from ADMINFACE.
  3. Run Sync Now for an immediate pull, or let scheduled auto-sync import new punches automatically.
  4. Check Device Logs any time to troubleshoot a failed sync or an unmapped employee ID.

Common questions.

Everything you need to know before getting started.

Is ADMINFACE really free forever?
Yes — completely free with no hidden fees or trial periods. We earn through non-intrusive display ads shown inside the app. Your HR data never touches ad networks. If you want a fully ad-free experience, upgrade to our ₹9,999/year plan.
Where is my organisation's data stored?
Your data is stored in its own isolated, dedicated database. No other organisation can access it. We never share your employee records, payroll data, or attendance logs with third parties — including advertisers.
Can I import existing employee data?
Yes — import employees via CSV. Attendance can also be imported from CSV or synced directly from supported biometric devices (ZKTeco, eSSL, Hikvision, Matrix). Payroll history can be entered manually for previous months.
What biometric devices are supported?
ADMINFACE supports real-time push and scheduled batch sync from ZKTeco, eSSL, Hikvision, and Matrix devices. Both network-connected and push-receiver modes are supported depending on your device model. Full setup steps are in the Biometric Sync section above.
Is there a limit on employees or storage?
No — there are no per-seat fees or employee caps on either plan. Add as many employees as your organisation needs. Storage limits are generous and have never been a concern for any organisation on the platform.
Can multiple admins manage the platform?
Yes. You can create multiple Admin and HR accounts with role-based access. Managers can approve leaves and expenses for their teams, while full Admins control the entire workspace.
Can I export all my data?
Yes, always. Download attendance, payroll, leave, and employee data as CSV at any time from the respective module pages. There is no lock-in — your data belongs to you and is always available.
How do I upgrade to Ad-Free?
You can start on the Free plan today and upgrade at any time from your Settings panel. Payment is accepted via UPI, bank transfer, or card. A GST invoice is issued upon payment.
How does comp-off (compensatory off) leave work?
When an employee clocks in on a declared public holiday, ADMINFACE automatically credits one comp-off day to their leave balance. Admin and HR can also manually award or revoke comp-off credits. Earned comp-offs appear as a separate leave type and can be applied like any other leave through the standard leave application.
Can employees convert unused leave into cash?
Yes — ADMINFACE includes a Leave Encashment feature that admin can enable under Settings. Employees can request encashment of eligible leave types (e.g., Earned Leave) at year-end or on exit. The per-day value is calculated as monthly salary ÷ 26. Admin approves the request and marks it Paid once the amount is disbursed. Maximum days per year and eligible leave types are configurable in policy settings.
Does payroll account for unpaid leave and absences?
Yes — payroll automatically prorates salary based on attendance, deducting Loss of Pay (LOP) for unpaid leave and unexplained absences before calculating PF, ESI, and TDS. You can also run payroll through a configurable multi-level approval chain (e.g. HR → Finance → Director) before it's finalized, and every employee receives a professional PDF payslip alongside the in-app view.
Where can I find detailed, step-by-step instructions for a specific module?
Once you register and log in, an in-app Help & Module Guide is available from your dashboard sidebar. It covers every module — People, Attendance, Leave, Finance, Resources, Communication, Work Management, Administration, Sales, Engagement, Transport, and Hospital — with numbered setup steps and a full feature list for each.

Still need a hand, or found something confusing?

Reach us any time — we typically reply within a business day. Existing users can also open the in-app Help & Module Guide from the dashboard sidebar for step-by-step instructions.