--- title: How do I configure a geofence? description: You will learn how to configure geofencing for your project. Geofencing is a feature that restricts virtual punches to a limited distance from the project location. 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[Manage the Apps Settings](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/mobile-app?hsLang=en#manage-the-apps-settings) # How do I configure a geofence? ## You will learn how to configure geofencing for your project. Geofencing is a feature that restricts virtual punches to a limited distance from the project location. If a worker is outside the geofence, the app will not list the project for punching. 1\. Geofence at a company level: Will apply to all the projects 2\. Geofence at a project level: Will override company level and apply to that specific project 3\. It is also possible to disable geofence for certain workers   #### Set Geofence at a company level Step 1. Click the configuration icon at the upper right corner of the screen ![](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-02-2024-07-58-34-4996-PM.png?width=688&height=313&name=image-png-Sep-02-2024-07-58-34-4996-PM.png)   Step 2. Type the geofence distance in miles and turn the toggle on. Click save ![](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-02-2024-08-00-11-7430-PM.png?width=688&height=308&name=image-png-Sep-02-2024-08-00-11-7430-PM.png)   #### Set Geofence at a project level Step 1. Go to the project and select project settings ![](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-02-2024-08-02-02-9629-PM.png?width=688&height=312&name=image-png-Sep-02-2024-08-02-02-9629-PM.png)   Step 2. Scroll down to settings and in "Project Mobile Settings" type the geofence set for the project and click Save ![](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-02-2024-08-04-36-0249-PM.png?width=688&height=313&name=image-png-Sep-02-2024-08-04-36-0249-PM.png)   #### Disable geofence to a worker Step 1. Locate the worker in the workers tab ![](https://ask.smartbarrel.io/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-03-2024-01-34-21-2849-PM.png?width=688&height=312&name=image-png-Sep-03-2024-01-34-21-2849-PM.png)   Step 2. Click on the worker's contact and scroll to Mobile Settings section. 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