WPChef Tracker Documentation
Free and Pro attendance tracker docs in one WordPress page.
Use the left navigation to open setup guides, feature guides, shortcode references, mobile app instructions, payroll export notes, GPS tracking, face recognition, privacy, and troubleshooting.
Free v1.5.22Pro v2.3.31Shortcode:
[wpchef_docs]Frontend routing: Each section has its own clean URL. Example:
https://wpchef.app/tracker-docs/face-recog/Start Here
Getting StartedInstall the docs plugin, place one shortcode on /docs, and use the sidebar for every Free and Pro section.Free vs Pro Feature ComparisonUnderstand what belongs to the Free plugin and what requires WPChef Tracker Pro.Managing the Docs PluginHow to add, edit, order, and publish documentation sections after installation.
Free Plugin
Free Plugin InstallationInstall and configure WPChef Employee Attendance Tracker Free.Free Shortcodes and Frontend Clock PageUse the Free employee clock shortcode on a protected WordPress page.Free Employees, Managers, Departments, and ShiftsCreate users and organize them with departments and shift templates.Free Location and GPS EvidenceConfigure the single company location and optional browser GPS evidence.Free Attendance, Reports, and CSV ExportReview attendance records, make manual adjustments, and export CSV files.Free Mobile Lite SetupConnect the Free plugin to the WPChef mobile app with Mobile Lite.Free Inbox AnnouncementsUse the Free one-way Inbox announcement system.
Pro Plugin
Pro Plugin InstallationInstall WPChef Tracker Pro and prepare required roles, pages, and settings.Pro Setup Pages and ShortcodesCreate frontend pages for clock, payroll, reports, GPS, employees, settings, mobile app, inbox, and face verification.Pro Payroll and Approval WorkflowReview attendance, approve/reject records, and export payroll-ready CSV files.Pro ReportsUse Pro report cards, filters, totals, overtime, and pending review counts.Pro Employees and Access FlagsManage employees, departments, locations, shifts, web/mobile access, face rules, and continuous GPS permissions.Pro Departments, Locations, and Shift TemplatesBuild the operational structure that powers Pro rules, reports, and payroll.Pro Locations and Geofence RulesUse multiple locations and optional GPS radius enforcement.Pro Shift Rules, Late/Early Flags, and OvertimeConfigure grace periods, explanation rules, overtime, break limits, and missing clock-out detection.GPS Tracking RouteReview continuous GPS/event route records and export GPS CSV data.Face Recognition and Selfie SnapshotsSet up mobile face enrollment, clock verification, blink/liveness checks, and clock-in/out snapshots.Pro Inbox and Two-Way MessagingUse two-way Inbox conversations between employees, Admin, HR, and departments.Pro SettingsConfigure default timezone, geofence enforcement, maps, missing clock-out detection, auto reload, and email notifications.
Mobile App
Reference
Payroll and CSV Export ReferenceColumn reference for Free attendance CSV, Pro payroll CSV, and Pro GPS CSV.Roles and Permissions ReferenceUnderstand employee, manager, HR, and administrator access patterns.TroubleshootingFix common setup, routing, shortcode, mobile, GPS, and face verification issues.