# Shifts

The Shift section is used to create shifts that can be used when scheduling employees or when an employee clocks in (if they are not pre-scheduled).

**The main functions here are to:**

1. **Add Shift** – Opens the form to create a new shift. You can set the shift name, code, start/stop times, and apply clock-in/clock-out restrictions.
2. **Edit / Archive** – Lets you either edit an existing shift’s details or archive it (remove from active view but keep for records).
3. **Show Archived Shifts** – Displays the list of archived shifts so you can review or restore them if needed.

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