--- title: How to Use the Audit Log description: 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. --- [Skip to content](https://help.jointimecloud.com/how-to-use-audit-log#main-content) [Contact us](https://help.jointimecloud.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![Timecloud-Logo-600-2](https://help.jointimecloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Timecloud-Logo-600-2.png?width=200&height=40&name=Timecloud-Logo-600-2.png)](https://help.jointimecloud.com/?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://help.jointimecloud.com/kb-tickets/new) - [Go to app.jointimecloud.com](https://app.jointimecloud.com/) [Go to app.jointimecloud.com](https://app.jointimecloud.com/) Got questions? Ask away - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Service Portal](https://help.jointimecloud.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Settings](https://help.jointimecloud.com/settings?hsLang=en) # 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. ### 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 1. Click **Settings** (cog icon) in the left sidebar. 2. Select **Audit Log** from the settings menu. ![Image 17-04-2026 at 10.38 AM](https://help.jointimecloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%2017-04-2026%20at%2010.38%20AM.jpeg?width=670&height=363&name=Image%2017-04-2026%20at%2010.38%20AM.jpeg) --- ### Searching the Log - Use the **Search** bar at the top to find entries by keyword (e.g. an employee name, a category, or a specific action). - Results update as you type. ### Filtering #### Filter By User - Select a specific user from the dropdown to see only their changes. #### Filter By Category - Narrow results to a specific area (e.g. Attendance, Roster, Employee, Leave). #### Timezone - Choose a timezone from the dropdown to display all timestamps in your preferred timezone. ![Image 17-04-2026 at 10.39 AM](https://help.jointimecloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%2017-04-2026%20at%2010.39%20AM.jpeg?width=670&height=67&name=Image%2017-04-2026%20at%2010.39%20AM.jpeg) --- #### Reading the Log The table shows: - **Date & Time** — when the change was made. - **User** — who made the change. - **Category** — which area of Timecloud was affected. - **Affected User** — which employee was impacted. - **Affected Date** — the date the change relates to (e.g. the attendance date that was edited). - **Properties** — a summary of what changed. ![Image 17-04-2026 at 10.40 AM](https://help.jointimecloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%2017-04-2026%20at%2010.40%20AM.jpeg?width=670&height=38&name=Image%2017-04-2026%20at%2010.40%20AM.jpeg) --- #### Viewing Change Details 1. Click the **expand** arrow on any row to see the full before-and-after details. 2. The expanded view shows a table of each **Property**, its **Previous Value**, and its **New Value**. 3. Click the **View raw data** icon to see the complete raw data. --- #### When to Use the Audit Log - **Compliance** — Verify that changes meet your organisation's policies. - **Resolving discrepancies** — Track down when and by whom a record was modified. - **Accountability** — Maintain a clear record of all admin actions. --- #### Tips - Check the audit log after payroll disputes to see exactly who edited a timesheet and when. - Combine the **User** and **Category** filters to quickly find specific types of changes. - The audit log is read-only — entries cannot be edited or deleted, ensuring a reliable trail. - [Account & Security](https://help.jointimecloud.com/account-security?hsLang=en) - [Attendance & Timesheets](https://help.jointimecloud.com/attendance-timesheets?hsLang=en) - [Award Interpretation](https://help.jointimecloud.com/award-interpretation?hsLang=en) - [Biometric Scanners](https://help.jointimecloud.com/biometric-scanners?hsLang=en) - [Employees](https://help.jointimecloud.com/employees?hsLang=en) - [Forms & Checklists](https://help.jointimecloud.com/forms-checklists?hsLang=en) - [Geofencing](https://help.jointimecloud.com/geofencing?hsLang=en) - [Human Resources](https://help.jointimecloud.com/human-resources?hsLang=en) - [Integrations](https://help.jointimecloud.com/integrations?hsLang=en) - [Job Tracking](https://help.jointimecloud.com/job-tracking?hsLang=en) - [Leave Management](https://help.jointimecloud.com/leave-management?hsLang=en) - [Mobile App](https://help.jointimecloud.com/mobile-app?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Kiosk](https://help.jointimecloud.com/mobile-app?hsLang=en#kiosk) - [Payroll](https://help.jointimecloud.com/payroll?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Xero](https://help.jointimecloud.com/payroll?hsLang=en#xero) - [iPayroll](https://help.jointimecloud.com/payroll?hsLang=en#ipayroll) - [MYOB](https://help.jointimecloud.com/payroll?hsLang=en#myob) - [Smartly](https://help.jointimecloud.com/payroll?hsLang=en#smartly) - [Reporting](https://help.jointimecloud.com/reporting?hsLang=en) - [Roster](https://help.jointimecloud.com/roster?hsLang=en) - [Settings](https://help.jointimecloud.com/settings?hsLang=en) - [Shifts](https://help.jointimecloud.com/shifts?hsLang=en) - [Time Clock](https://help.jointimecloud.com/time-clock?hsLang=en) - [Dashboard](https://help.jointimecloud.com/dashboard?hsLang=en) Service Desk Copyright © 2025, Timecloud Ltd