Working with Multiple Companies

What Is This?

Shifton allows a single user account to be associated with multiple companies. This is common for freelancers, consultants, or part-time workers who work for more than one organization. Each company has its own separate settings, employees, schedules, and data. You can switch between companies at any time without logging out.

Prerequisites

Requirement	Details
Account	Active Shifton account
Companies	You must be invited to and accepted into at least two companies

Step-by-Step Instructions

Switching Between Companies

Click on the Shifton menu (your company name or the Shifton logo in the top-left area).

Select “Change company” from the menu.

A list of all companies you belong to appears.

Click on the company you want to switch to.

The interface reloads with the selected company’s data, schedules, and settings.

Understanding Company Separation

Each company operates independently within Shifton:

Aspect	Behavior
Settings	Each company has its own modules, configurations, and preferences
Employees	Employee lists are separate per company
Schedules	Schedules, shifts, and projects are unique to each company
Roles	Your role may differ across companies (e.g., Manager in one, Employee in another)
Files	Company files are separate and not shared between companies
Billing	Each company has its own billing and subscription

Identifying Your Current Company

The current company name is typically displayed in the top-left area of the screen or in the navigation header.

If you are unsure which company you are viewing, check the company name before making changes.

Access Permissions

Role	Switch Companies	View Company List
Owner	Yes	Yes (own companies)
Administrator	Yes	Yes (assigned companies)
Manager	Yes	Yes (assigned companies)
Employee	Yes	Yes (assigned companies)

FAQ

Q: Is there a limit to how many companies I can belong to?
A: There is no built-in limit on the number of companies your account can be associated with.

Q: Do my shifts in one company affect my schedule in another?
A: No, each company’s schedule is completely independent. Shifton does not check for conflicts across companies.

Q: Can I have different roles in different companies?
A: Yes. You might be an Owner in one company and an Employee in another. Your role is set independently by each company’s administration.

Q: Do I use the same login for all companies?
A: Yes, you use a single Shifton account to access all companies you belong to. There is no need to create separate accounts.

Q: Can I transfer data between companies?
A: No, company data is isolated. Schedules, employees, and files cannot be transferred between companies.

Possible Issues and Solutions

Issue	Possible Cause	Solution
“Change company” option not visible	You only belong to one company	You must be added to a second company to see this option
Cannot find a company in the list	You have not been invited to that company yet	Ask the company’s Owner or Administrator to invite you
Wrong company loaded after switching	Browser caching	Refresh the page after switching companies
Settings look different after switching	Each company has its own configuration	This is expected — settings are company-specific
Schedule not showing after switch	You are not assigned to a schedule in this company	Ask the company manager to assign you to a schedule