Mobile App Navigation Menu

Learn how the Shifton mobile app is organized and what each section of the navigation bar does.

What Is This?

The Shifton mobile app is organized into four main sections accessible via the bottom navigation bar. Understanding the layout helps you quickly find what you need — whether it’s your schedule or your time-off requests.

Bottom Navigation Bar

Tab	Icon	Description
Dashboard	Home icon	The main home screen
Schedule	Calendar icon	Your personal work schedule
Requests	Tablet / Document icon	Time-off and shift-related requests
Menu	Three lines (Hamburger)	Additional settings and profile access

Dashboard (Home)

The Dashboard is the first screen you see after logging in. It shows:

Today’s shift

with a countdown timer indicating how much time remains until your shift starts.

If you have multiple shifts today, the next upcoming shift is displayed.

Upcoming shifts

for the next few days are listed below.

Recent notifications

lerting you to schedule changes, approvals, and other updates.

Quick-action buttons

for the most common actions: Start Shift (if Attendance module is active), View Schedule, View Requests.

The Dashboard updates in real time whenever your manager makes schedule changes or approves a request.

Schedule

Tap the Calendar icon to view your personal work schedule.

View your assigned shifts in day, week, or month view.
Tap any shift to see full details: date, start/end time, break duration, location, marks, and notes.
If your manager allows shift exchange, you can also see other employees’ shifts from here.
Swipe left or right to navigate between time periods.

Requests

Tap the Tablet/Document icon to access all requests.

View time-off requests: pending, approved, or rejected.

Submit new time-off requests (vacation, sick leave, holiday, or custom types).

View and manage shift-related requests (shift swap, shift drop, open shift, break creation, shift split).

Menu (Hamburger)

Tap the Three lines icon to open the main menu. From here you can access:

My Profile

mdash; edit personal information, change your password, configure notification settings.

When I’m Available

mdash; set your availability for By Availability schedules.

Company Settings

mdash; available if you have a Manager or Administrator role.

Log out

mdash; sign out of the app.

Top Bar

At the top of the app, you will always see:

Your company name and logo on the left.

The bell icon on the right — tap it to view all notifications. A red badge with a number appears when you have unread notifications.

FAQ

Q: Can I reorder the navigation tabs?
A: No. The tab order is fixed in the current version of the app.

Q: How do I log out?
A: Tap the Menu (hamburger) icon in the bottom navigation, then tap Log out at the bottom of the menu.

Q: Where do I change my notification settings on mobile?
A: Tap Menu → My Profile → Notifications tab. From there you can enable or disable notification types per channel (Push, SMS, Email).

Q: Can an employee access Company Settings through the mobile app?
A: No. Menu → Company Settings is available only for Manager roles and above.

Q: Where in the mobile app can I find my role (Employee, Manager)?
A: Your role is displayed in My Profile. You cannot change your role through the mobile app — this is done by an Administrator in the web version.

Q: Is there an employee search in the mobile app?
A: No. Search and employee management are available only in the web version.

Q: How do I update the Shifton mobile app?
A: Through the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). It is recommended to enable automatic updates.

Q: Does the mobile app work offline?
A: No. An internet connection is required for data synchronization, starting and ending shifts.

Q: What should I do if the app freezes or won’t load?
A: Close and reopen the app, check your internet connection, clear the app cache. If the problem persists — reinstall or contact support.

Q: Is the “Forgot password” feature available in the mobile app?
A: Yes. On the login screen, tap “Forgot password?” — a recovery link will be sent to your email.

Q: Can I use the mobile app on a tablet?
A: Yes. The app is compatible with iPad and Android tablets, although the interface is optimized for smartphones.

Q: Where can I view my estimated salary balance?
A: If the Payroll module is connected and the Owner has enabled Show the employee his estimated salary in Salary Settings, the data is visible in My Profile or a dedicated section of the app.

Q: Does the mobile app support multiple companies?
A: Yes. Switching between companies is available through the profile menu — Change company section.

Q: Where do I find the “My Availability” section in the mobile app?
A: Menu (three lines) → When I’m Available. Here you can specify the times and days when you are available to work.