How to Set Up Chrome Kiosk Mode for a Time Clock
Kiosk mode locks a device to a single full-screen app — perfect for a shared time clock at the front counter. Here's how to set it up.
Chromebook / Chrome kiosk mode
On a Chromebook you can launch Chrome in kiosk mode so the device boots straight into one web app, full-screen, with the menus locked. For a quick version on any computer, open Chrome and press F11 for full-screen, or launch Chrome with the --kiosk flag pointing at your time clock URL.
iPad (Guided Access) & Android
On an iPad, use Guided Access (Settings → Accessibility → Guided Access) to lock the tablet to your time clock in Safari — triple-click to start, and staff can't leave the app. On Android, use Screen Pinning (Settings → Security → Screen pinning) for the same effect.
Use it as a time clock
Point the kiosk at Kloqk's free time clock, mount the tablet by the entrance, and staff punch in with a 4-digit PIN — with an optional webcam photo to stop buddy punching. No app to install.
FAQ
How do I put Chrome in kiosk mode?
On a Chromebook, set a kiosk app in device settings; on any computer, launch Chrome with the --kiosk flag or press F11 for full-screen pointed at your time clock.
Can I lock an iPad to just the time clock?
Yes — use Guided Access to lock the iPad to your time clock in Safari so staff can't switch apps.
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