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Approve and Lock Timesheets

Fix what's left, then approve a period's timesheets so payroll's numbers don't move.

  • Plans: Every plan
  • Updated 27 October 2026
  • 1 min read
  1. Go to ConsoleAttendanceTimesheets. The latest period that has ended opens first.

  2. Check each row's Still to do: list, such as missing clock-outs, extra time waiting or leave to decide.
  3. Open a person to fix what's left, from their days and punches.
  4. Tick the people who are ready, or Choose all ready, and select Approve.

Approving your step sends a timesheet to the next one. Approving the last step locks it.

Good to Know

  • Once approved, the person's days in that period are locked: punches, leave, roster shifts and decisions can't change until it's reopened.
  • Clock-ins that arrive after the lock are still kept. The timesheet says Changed after it was locked.
  • Nobody approves their own timesheet. HR can approve any step.
  • Approvers can also approve in Agoo Workspace's Team tab, with a swipe.
  • Line managers see Team timesheets for their own people.

If Something Goes Wrong

  • Approve skipped some people. They still have something to fix, or the step isn't yours. Agoo says why for each.
  • A timesheet sits with someone who's away. Their deputy, their manager or HR can approve it. It also moves up after the wait you set.
  • You need to change a locked day. Reopen the timesheet.

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