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How to enable location tracking

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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:

  1. Enable Location Services

    • Open the Settings App

    • Go to Privacy > Location Services

    • Toggle "Location Services" on

  2. Set Instawork Location Permissions

    • Open the Settings App

    • Go to Instawork > Location

    • Select "Always" and enable "Precise Location"

  3. Enable Motion & Fitness permissions

    • Open the Settings App

    • Go to Instawork and enable "Motion & Fitness"

  4. Enable Background App Refresh

    • Open the Settings App

    • Go to Instawork and enable "Background App Refresh"

How to turn on location tracking for iOS devices

How to enable location tracking on Android

Please ensure the following settings on your device:

  1. 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

  2. Set Instawork Location Permissions

    • Touch and hold the app icon

    • Tap App Info

    • Tap Permissions > Location

    • Select "All the time"

  3. 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.

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