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# How to configure Time Rule for user in Oloid Portal

> This document provides step-by-step instructions to configure Time Rule for user in Oloid Portal.

**Introduction**

A Time Rule defines the working schedule for users, including start time and end time that includes applicable working days, time zones, and punch directions. While configuring a time rule, these values are set to ensure the system accurately interprets attendance-based data on the user’s work schedule.

**Pre-requisite**

You must create the Time Rule in the Oloid Portal. Refer here for more details, How to create Time Rule.

**Steps to configure Time Rule:**

1. Log in to the **Oloid Portal**.
2. On the homepage, select **Time Interpretation** from the left menu panel.

   ![How to configure Time Rule for user in... - screenshot 1](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/vH7FZ375PSq5ZM8g/images/intercom/10741199/1_jhbfjvhb-1e82bddc.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=vH7FZ375PSq5ZM8g\&q=85\&s=934061e429cd932de04818e4ce3548b0)

   The **Time Interpretation** page is displayed.

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3. Select the **Time Rule** to configure.
   The Time Rule page is displayed.

   ![How to configure Time Rule for user in... - screenshot 3](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/vH7FZ375PSq5ZM8g/images/intercom/10741199/image-cda78161.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=vH7FZ375PSq5ZM8g\&q=85\&s=47dc59f1724d0d18721ec8402a9664bc)
4. Do the following:
   1. Select **Day(s)** of the week you want the time rule to applicable to.
   2. Select **Time Zone** from the dropdown list.
   3. Enter a label in **Default Label** field. (for what)
   4. Click **+Add Time Slot**.
      The **Add Time Slot** pop-up box is displayed.

      ![How to configure Time Rule for user in... - screenshot 4](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/vH7FZ375PSq5ZM8g/images/intercom/10741199/image-e871d58c.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=vH7FZ375PSq5ZM8g\&q=85\&s=c5a842bec27cb185777c37ef44b76aa6)
   5. Do the following on the pop-up box:
      1. Set start time in **Time Slot Start** field. (calendar option)
      2. Set end time in **Time Slot End** field.
      3. Select **Direction** from the dropdown as per the requirement.
      4. Select **Label** from the dropdown.
      5. Click **Add**.

         ![How to configure Time Rule for user in... - screenshot 5](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/vH7FZ375PSq5ZM8g/images/intercom/10741199/9626f06c-93fa-40f4-9359-c2e5eba26711-eee94618.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=vH7FZ375PSq5ZM8g\&q=85\&s=5de1332622d21d28ea4d041b7afba95d)
   6. Click **Save**.

      ![How to configure Time Rule for user in... - screenshot 6](https://mintcdn.com/oloid-999c42b2/vH7FZ375PSq5ZM8g/images/intercom/10741199/734e50f6-9e01-4dbe-a9d0-880ef814d2fa-e594aa3b.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=vH7FZ375PSq5ZM8g\&q=85\&s=946a232bd810878187792efcd915a385)

      The Time Rule is configured successfully.