How to Use the Audit Log
The Audit Log provides a complete, read-only record of every change made in your Timecloud account — who changed what, when, and exactly how. Use it to investigate discrepancies, verify approvals, or satisfy compliance requirements.
Getting There
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Click Settings (cog icon) in the left sidebar.
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Select Audit Log from the settings menu.
Searching the Log
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Use the Search bar at the top to find entries by keyword (e.g. an employee name, a category, or a specific action).
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Results update as you type.
Filtering
Filter By User
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Select a specific user from the dropdown to see only their changes.
Filter By Category
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Narrow results to a specific area (e.g. Attendance, Roster, Employee, Leave).
Timezone
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Choose a timezone from the dropdown to display all timestamps in your preferred timezone.
Reading the Log
The table shows:
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Date & Time — when the change was made.
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User — who made the change.
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Category — which area of Timecloud was affected.
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Affected User — which employee was impacted.
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Affected Date — the date the change relates to (e.g. the attendance date that was edited).
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Properties — a summary of what changed.
Viewing Change Details
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Click the expand arrow on any row to see the full before-and-after details.
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The expanded view shows a table of each Property, its Previous Value, and its New Value.
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Click the View raw data icon to see the complete raw data.
When to Use the Audit Log
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Compliance — Verify that changes meet your organisation's policies.
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Resolving discrepancies — Track down when and by whom a record was modified.
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Accountability — Maintain a clear record of all admin actions.
Tips
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Check the audit log after payroll disputes to see exactly who edited a timesheet and when.
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Combine the User and Category filters to quickly find specific types of changes.
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The audit log is read-only — entries cannot be edited or deleted, ensuring a reliable trail.