Before creating a new location in Shyft, users should download the Shyft app and sign up.
Downloading Shyft
Shyft is available for iOS devices in the Apple App Store and on Android devices in the Google Play Store.
To download Shyft, open the app store and type “Shyft” in the search field. Select and download the “Shyft – Shyft Swap, Schedule” app.
Signing Up for Shyft
After downloading Shyft, open the app, and tap ‘Continue With Phone’. To create an account, employees will need a working phone number that can receive SMS.
After entering a phone number, an SMS with a verification code will be sent. Enter the code to authenticate the device.
Creating a New Location in Shyft
Tap the button to 'Create a New Location' and search the map for the location name.
Once the location information has been entered into the search tool, results will be presented in a list view. Tap to select the location that should be created.
Review the location information and tap the button to 'Confirm' that the location should be created.
After the location is confirmed, users will enter their first name, last name, job title, and phone number to create their Profile in Shyft. Users will then be taken to the Shyft website to choose a plan and begin their 14-day free trial.
Once successfully signed up for a plan, users will be prompted to invite their team members to join the location in Shyft and they can begin using the app.