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User statuses explained

Understanding the different user statuses in Begin and when to use each one.

Written by Merilin Peetris
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Each user in Begin has a status that determines whether they can log in and appear in active lists. Understanding statuses helps you manage employees who leave the company or are temporarily unavailable.

Active

The default status for all working employees. Active users:

  • Can log in to the web portal and mobile app

  • Appear on timesheets, schedules, and reports

  • Can clock in and out

  • Can submit requests

Inactive

Use this for employees who have temporarily stopped working or are on extended leave. Inactive users:

  • Cannot log in

  • Do not appear in active employee lists

  • Historical data (timesheets, reports) is preserved

  • Can be reactivated at any time

Archived

Use this for employees who have permanently left the company. Archived users:

  • Cannot log in

  • Do not appear in any active lists

  • Historical data is fully preserved for reports and compliance

How to change a user's status

  1. Go to Employees in the left sidebar.

  2. Click on the employee's name.

  3. Change the Status dropdown to the desired status.

  4. Click Save changes.

Tip: Use Inactive instead of Archived if there is any chance the employee might return.

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