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title: How to Sync Employees with Biometric Devices
description: Timecloud can automatically sync your employee list with your biometric scanner devices. When enabled, employees are pushed to the device so they can clock in using the scanner without manual setup on the device itself.
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# How to Sync Employees with Biometric Devices

## Timecloud can automatically sync your employee list with your biometric scanner devices. When enabled, employees are pushed to the device so they can clock in using the scanner without manual setup on the device itself.

#### Prerequisites

- Your company account must have a biometric device integration configured. If you don't see the sync option, contact Timecloud support to set up the integration.

#### Getting there

1. Go to **Settings** in the main navigation.
2. Select **Devices** from the sidebar.
3. Scroll below the devices table to find the **Sync Employee with Biometrics device** section.

> **Note:** This section only appears if your account has a biometric device integration set up.

#### Enabling employee sync

1. Locate the **Sync Employee with Biometrics device** toggle.
2. Toggle it **on** to enable automatic syncing.
3. Click **Save Changes**.

Once enabled:

- Employees will be synced to the biometric device automatically.
- Individual employees can then be assigned scanner permissions, groups, and card numbers (see *How to Configure Employee Biometric Scanner Settings*).

#### Disabling employee sync

1. Toggle the **Sync Employee with Biometrics device** switch **off**.
2. Click **Save Changes**.

> **Important:** Disabling sync stops future updates from being sent to the device. Employees already on the device may remain until manually removed from the device.

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