How to set up the SMS Clock In/Out in the Web app?

Learn how to set up Cleaners to Clock In/Out by sending an SMS to your company's IVR number.

Why Cleaners would need to Clock In/Out by sending an SMS?

When a Cleaner does not have a smartphone, they can Clock In/Out using the SMS feature. They will send an SMS to your company's IVR number and get access to Clock In/Out to Locations they are approved to. IVR numbers are provided by Swept and assigned to your Swept account.

Contact support@sweptworks.com to inquire about the IVR number (Available in Scale package only)

Who can Clock In/Out using the SMS feature?

Only Cleaners can use this feature.

How to Set Up SMS for Cleaners?

  1. Ensure the cleaner contact number is in +1xxxxxxxxxx format

  2. Assign the Cleaners to the locations they will need to Clock In/Out from.

  3. Provide your Cleaners with the IVR number. 

  4. Advise your Cleaners to save this number as "Swept Clock In/Out" in their contacts.

  5. Ask them to Clock In by texting "Hello" or "Hola". Ensure they always use a capital "H" or the system will not recognize the keyword.

  6. In the Swept Web App, click on "Reports" on the left side of the Swept website.

  7. Select the Time Entry Report. The Clock In details will appear at the top of the list with the text "In Progress".

  8. Alternatively, In the Swept+ Mobile App, click"Locations"  and the Clock In will be displayed with a green person icon beside the location name.

What Can Cleaners Access via SMS?

  • Security Information

  • Cleaning Instructions

  • Ability to Request Supplies

  • Clock In/Out

  • Ability to Report a Problem

  • New Location Messages


If you have any questions, contact our technical support team in our chat or email us at support@sweptworks.com.