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How do I set up Kiosk Mode on a shared device?

Enable Kiosk Mode and configure a shared device for team use.

Overview

The Allow Kiosk Mode on devices setting enables a shared device experience where users can access certain parts of Shifty without needing to sign in individually.

Kiosk Mode also allows employees to access their profile without the need to use their personal device.

When this setting is turned on, Shifty automatically generates a unique 4-digit PIN for each user at the location.

Learn more about Kiosk Mode

How to Enable Kiosk Mode for Your Location

  1. From the Shifty WebApp, select the dropdown menu for your location in the top left of the navigation pane

  2. Select Account

  3. Select Manage for your location

  4. Select Settings in the left sub-navigation

  5. Locate Allow Kiosk Mode on devices

  6. Toggle the setting on

  7. Click Save

How to Put a Device into Kiosk Mode

  1. Ensure a Manager is logged into the shared device

  2. Confirm the device is set to the correct location

  3. Open the More menu

  4. Select Enter Kiosk Mode

  5. The app will restart in Kiosk Mode

How to Exit Kiosk Mode

  1. Enter a Manager PIN on the device

  2. Open the More menu

  3. Select Exit Kiosk Mode

  4. The app will restart in regular operating mode

Things to Know

  • Enabling Kiosk Mode will generate a 4-digit PIN for all users at the location

  • Users can access their account on a shared device using their PIN

  • Kiosk Mode is designed for workplaces using shared devices

  • A Manager is required to enter and exit Kiosk Mode on a device

  • PINs can be updated:

    • By a Manager in the Users section of the WebApp

    • By the user in their profile settings in the app

Example

If your team uses a shared tablet at your workplace, Kiosk Mode allows employees to access certain areas of Shifty without needing to sign in, while also retains the ability for users to gain access to their account using their PIN instead of signing in on their personal device.