Want to get notified when someone signs into a site from outside the 1km area? Here’s how to turn on geofencing and proximity alerts in just a few easy steps.
Steps:
1. Log in to the SiteConnect Web Portal.
2. Click on the Sites menu from the left-hand side.
3. Select the site you want to manage and click Edit.
4. At the top, click on the Settings tab.
5. Scroll down to the section called Site Entry Proximity Alerts.
6. Tick the checkbox:
✅ Enable 1km proximity check for manual site sign-ins via the mobile app.
7. Click Save.
What does this setting do?
When a user manually signs in using the GPS Sign-In button on the app, the system checks if they’re within 1 kilometre of the site.
If they’re outside that range, a silent alert is triggered in the background—but the sign-in still goes through.
Important: Make sure your site is set up correctly
The proximity alert will only work if:
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The site address is recognised by Google Maps, or
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The site has a geofence drawn in the Geofence Map tab.
If your site is new or doesn’t have a recognised address, we recommend drawing a geofence so the alert can work properly.
Steps to Add a Geofence:
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While editing your site, click the Geofence Map tab.
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Draw the geofence using the map tools—any shape or size is fine.
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Click Save when you’re done.
Steps to Set Up Employee Notifications:
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In the web portal, click on Employees in the menu on the left.
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Select the employee you want to update and click Edit.
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On the right-hand side, click Notifications.
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Tick the box next to:
Manual site entry proximity alert -
Click Save.
Who gets the notifications?
If the setting is turned on for a site and an employee has the proximity alert enabled, they’ll get notified when someone signs in from outside the 1km radius.
Need help?
Reach out to support@siteconnect.io or call 0800 748 763