--- title: How do I create a PTO shift? description: This article explains the steps to manually set up a shift for any type of Paid Time Off (PTO) request. --- [Skip to content](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/how-do-i-add-pto-to-a-worker#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Customer portal](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/ticketsview?hsLang=en) ![smartbarrel-logo-1.png\]](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/hs-fs/hubfs/smartbarrel-logo-1.png?height=39&name=smartbarrel-logo-1.png) - Home - Products - Pricing - Blog - Company Open main navigation Close main navigation - Home - Products - Pricing - Blog - Company - English Show submenu for translations - [Customer portal](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/ticketsview) - Go to Dashboard Go to Dashboard Search the SmartBarrel Knowledge Base - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [SmartBarrel Knowledge Base](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/?hsLang=en) 2. [SmartBarrel Dashboard](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/smartbarrel-dashboard?hsLang=en) 3. [Timesheet Management](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/smartbarrel-dashboard?hsLang=en#timesheet-management) # How do I create a PTO shift? ## This article explains the steps to manually set up a shift for any type of Paid Time Off (PTO) request. #### **Things to consider:** - Confirm that the time-off options have been correctly set up in the "Company" tab. - Check existing punch-in and punch-out times to avoid any overlapping shifts. #### Steps to Create a PTO Shift: Step 1. Navigate to the timesheet section on the project, locate the company associated with the worker, and then click on the icon (+) ![](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-25-2024-02-58-19-2128-PM.png?width=688&height=316&name=image-png-Oct-25-2024-02-58-19-2128-PM.png)   Step 2. Select the option "**Add PTO**" ![](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-25-2024-03-15-05-8054-PM.png?width=688&height=311&name=image-png-Oct-25-2024-03-15-05-8054-PM.png)   Step 3. Complete all required fields below and click on "**Create**" to proceed. - **Worker's name**: Type the worker's name in the search field to display options - **Start Time**: Indicates the time when the worker will be off from work - **Hours Per Day**: Indicates the paid or unpaid hours that will be applied daily. - **Date**: Select the specific date or range of dates that apply. - **Reason**: Use the toggle to identify whether the leave is paid or unpaid, and then click on the field to view available options and select the appropriate reason. ![](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-25-2024-03-16-57-8882-PM.png?width=688&height=313&name=image-png-Oct-25-2024-03-16-57-8882-PM.png)   Step 4. 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