Retrieving Fingerprint Scan Data via Auto Upload
Verify that the Fingerprint Scanner has been added to the ByteHR System -> Navigate to Timesheet tab -> Click the Upload Icon -> Select Upload from ZK Teco -> Select the Fingerprint Scanner to connect -> Select the Time Period -> Click Upload
💬 Note
There are four methods to process timestamp data into a Timesheet:
- Upload Text Files: Uploading Timestamp data using Text Files. See how to Upload Timesheet - Text Files at this LINK.
- Auto Upload: Use this method if you do not want to keep Auto Sync enabled 24/7.
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Auto Sync: When employees clock in using a fingerprint scanner connected to ByteHR, the system automatically retrieves and processes Sign In/Out Timestamps.
See how to use Auto Sync at this LINK.
- eCheckin: When employees clock in using eCheckin, the system processes the data into real-time Timestamp.
The Steps to Retrieve Timestamp Records from a Fingerprint Scanner via Auto Upload:
🏷️ Case
If you are using the Auto Upload method, Real Time Sync ZKT (3 Device) must be enabled first.
***Real Time Sync ZKT (3 Device) is an add-on function.
Step 1: Verify the Fingerprint Scanner Setup
- Go to Preferences
- Select Finger Scanners.
- Ensure the Scanner is enabled. A checkmark should appear in the "Is Active" column.


Step 2: Go to Upload Timesheet page
- Navigate to Timesheets tab.
- Click Upload Icon to open the Upload Timesheets page.

Step 3: Upload Fingerprint Scan Data
- Select ZKTeco as the Upload From.
- Select the Finger Scanner you want to retrieve timestamp data from.
- Only active Scanners will be displayed. You can select multiple scanners simultaneously. Once a scanner is selected, the system will attempt to establish a connection:
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(Connection Successful: A tick mark will be displayed.

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Connection Failed: An error symbol will appear, along with the failure reason. Refresh the connection by clicking the refresh icon next to the error icon.

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- Only active Scanners will be displayed. You can select multiple scanners simultaneously. Once a scanner is selected, the system will attempt to establish a connection:
- Select the From Date and To Date to define the Retrieval Period.
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Click Upload to load the timestamp data.

📃Note
- To use Auto Upload, employees must have a Fingerprint Scan ID that is no more than 9 digits.
See other ways to Upload Timesheets at LINK.


