Biometrics & Attendance · Troubleshooting

Attendance Machine Not Syncing to Payroll? Fix Missing Clock-Ins

Network, time and user IDs: get every clock-in into your reports.

A fault you work around is a fault that gets worse.

Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that.

In this guide you will see:
  • Logs usually stay on the device until downloaded.
  • Give the device a fixed IP address.
  • Wrong device time puts punches on the wrong day.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-08Updated 2026-10-082 min read
On this page01. Quick checks you can do first02. What usually causes it03. When to call a technician04. Parts that fix it05. FAQ
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Quick answer

When attendance doesn't reach your software or payroll, check that the device is online (fixed IP, same network), the device time is correct, users have the same IDs in the device and the software, and the software downloads logs on schedule. Most 'missing' clock-ins are still stored in the device and can be downloaded once the connection is fixed.

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Key takeaways

  • Logs usually stay on the device until downloaded.
  • Give the device a fixed IP address.
  • Wrong device time puts punches on the wrong day.
  • User IDs must match between device and software.
  • Schedule automatic downloads.

01Quick checks you can do first

  1. 01
    Check the device is onlinePing it or check the software's device status.
  2. 02
    Set a fixed IPReserve its IP so the software always finds it.
  3. 03
    Check device timeWrong time puts clock-ins in the wrong shift.
  4. 04
    Match user IDsThe same person must have the same ID in device and software.
  5. 05
    Download manuallyPull logs by USB if the network is down.
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02What usually causes it

SymptomLikely causeFix
Device offline in softwareIP changed or network faultFixed IP; check cable
Punches on wrong dayWrong device timeSync time
Some staff missingID mismatch or not enrolledMatch IDs, re-enrol
Report shows absentShift rules wrongFix shift settings
Device fullLog memory fullDownload and clear logs

03When to call a technician

  • Payroll is affected this month.
  • Several sites need central attendance.
  • You're moving to cloud attendance.
  • Fingerprints aren't being recognised.
When to call a professionalQyvea technicians diagnose and fix this on site across Nairobi and Kenya. Call 0113 301 244 or WhatsApp a technician.

Running this across several sites or branches? A Qyvea maintenance contract catches these faults on scheduled visits, with a written report after each one.

04Parts that fix it

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05Frequently asked questions

Are missing clock-ins lost?

Usually not. They stay in the device memory until downloaded.

Can attendance from several branches go to one system?

Yes, with networked or cloud attendance.

Do you support ZKTeco?

Yes, ZKTeco and other common brands, including software setup.

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