Mobile App Dashboard - Shifton Help

The mobile dashboard gives you a quick overview of your upcoming shifts and important actions right from your phone.

What Is This?

The Shifton mobile app dashboard is the first screen you see after logging in on your phone. It provides a summary of your upcoming shifts, current shift status, and quick access to common actions like starting a shift, viewing notifications, or submitting requests. It is designed to give you everything you need at a glance, so you can stay on top of your schedule while on the go.

Prerequisites

Requirement	Details
Device	iOS or Android smartphone
App	Shifton mobile app installed from the App Store or Google Play
Account	Active Shifton account with an assigned schedule

Step-by-Step Instructions

Opening the Dashboard

Open the Shifton app on your phone.

The dashboard loads automatically as the home screen.

Understanding the Dashboard Layout

The dashboard displays key information in a compact layout:

Section	What It Shows
Current/Next Shift	Your active shift or the next upcoming shift with date, time, and position
Today’s Summary	Overview of your shifts and activities for the current day
Quick Actions	Buttons for common tasks like starting a shift, viewing schedule, or submitting requests
Notifications Badge	A count of unread notifications

Using Quick Actions

On the dashboard, tap a quick action button to perform a common task.

Available quick actions may include:

Action	Description
Start Shift	Begin your current shift (when applicable)
View Schedule	Open your full schedule view
Requests	Navigate to shift requests or time-off requests
Notifications	View your notification list

Access Permissions

Role	View Mobile Dashboard
Owner	Yes
Administrator	Yes
Manager	Yes
Employee	Yes

FAQ

Q: Is the mobile dashboard the same as the web dashboard?
A: The mobile dashboard is a simplified, employee-focused version. The full Company Dashboard with the 3×3 widget grid is available on the web for managers and administrators.

Q: Can I customize what appears on the mobile dashboard?
A: The mobile dashboard layout is fixed and cannot be rearranged. It automatically shows the most relevant information based on your schedule.

Q: Does the dashboard update in real time?
A: Yes, the dashboard refreshes to show the latest schedule changes and notifications. Pull down on the screen to manually refresh.

Possible Issues and Solutions

Issue	Possible Cause	Solution
Dashboard shows no shifts	No shifts assigned to you	Contact your manager to verify your schedule
App does not load	Network connection issue	Check your internet connection and try again
Notifications badge not updating	Push notifications disabled	Enable push notifications in your phone’s settings
Cannot log in to the app	Incorrect credentials or account issue	Use the “Forgot password” option or contact your administrator
Dashboard data looks outdated	App needs a refresh	Pull down on the screen to refresh, or close and reopen the app