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# What is a Dream Shift?

## Mark preferred working times to help guide scheduling.

### Overview

A **Dream Shift** is a feature in Shifty that allows users to indicate when they would prefer to work.

Dream Shifts highlight preferred working times within a user’s availability, helping managers better understand scheduling preferences when creating schedules.

### How to Set a Dream Shift

1. Open the Shifty app
2. Tap your **profile image** in the top right corner
3. Select **Edit Availability**
4. Add or edit an availability time block
5. Enable or mark the time as a **Dream Shift**
6. Save your changes

### Things to Know

- Dream Shifts represent **preferred working times**, not guaranteed shifts
- Managers may consider Dream Shifts when building schedules
- Dream Shifts must be set within an availability time block
- You can have multiple Dream Shifts across different days and times

### Example

If you prefer working morning shifts, you can mark your morning availability as a **Dream Shift** to indicate your preference.

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