Location tracking is an important part of working shifts through Instawork. This article explains how to make sure your location tracking is on for your shift. We only track your location in connection with your shifts. Learn why location tracking is important here.
How to enable location tracking on iOS
Please ensure the following settings on your device:
Enable Location Services
Open the Settings App
Go to Privacy > Location Services
Toggle "Location Services" on
Set Instawork Location Permissions
Open the Settings App
Go to Instawork > Location
Select "Always" and enable "Precise Location"
Enable Motion & Fitness permissions
Open the Settings App
Go to Instawork and enable "Motion & Fitness"
Enable Background App Refresh
Open the Settings App
Go to Instawork and enable "Background App Refresh"
How to enable location tracking on Android
Please ensure the following settings on your device:
Enable Location Services
Swipe down from the top of the screen
Touch and hold Location
If you don't find Location, Tap Edit or Settings
Drag Location into your Quick Settings
Set Instawork Location Permissions
Touch and hold the app icon
Tap App Info
Tap Permissions > Location
Select "All the time"
Enable Background Data Usage
On your phone home screen, find the Instawork app
Touch and hold the app icon
Tap App Info and go to Mobile Data & WiFi settings for Instawork
Enable "Background data"
If you have questions about turning on location tracking for your shift, please contact our support team through the Instawork app.