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# Auto Shift Detect
The ‘Auto Shift Detect’ feature allows users to enable the Auto Shift setting. It also allows you to assign multiple shift groups to employees based on various criteria such as category, department, or designation. The system records a history of the configured shift assignments, which is available for reference below the configuration section.
### How does the auto shift detect work?
The ‘Auto Shift Detect’ detects the shift based on the punch data received for an employee. Based on the punch time, the system automatically selects and assigns appropriate shift to the employees from the assigned shift group.
### How to use the auto shift detect feature?
**Step 1**: Log into the cloud portal, go to the settings menu and under the ‘Attendance’ tab click on the ‘Attendance Settings’ subtab.
**Step 2**: Under the ‘Attendance Settings’ subtab click on the ‘Auto Shift Detect’ option.
**Step 3:** From the respective fields ‘Select Category’ and more options will appear. ‘Select Employees’ and ‘Select Applicable Shifts’ and click on the ‘Save’ Button. The system will detect and assign appropriate shift to the employees.
**Note**:
* Below the Save button, you can view the ‘Assigned Auto Shift History’ section.
* You can also use auto shift detect feature for the ‘Designation’ and ‘Department’ by selecting respective radio button from the ‘Enable for‘ feature.
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