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Enabling Self-Service

Self-Service lets your employees access their payslips, submit leave and expense requests, and download tax certificates - all without needing your help.

Before You Start

You'll need:

✅ Each employee's email address.
✅ To set up approval groups (optional).

📚 How-To Guides

How to Enable Self-Service

If you have auto Self-Service enabled:

  1. In the left sidebar, click Employees > Self-Service.
  2. Enter each employee's email address in their field.
  3. Click Save. The Enabled boxes will automatically be checked once you Save.

Your employees will receive an activation email with a password set-up link.

If you don't have auto Self-Service enabled:

  1. In the left sidebar, click Employees > Self-Service.
  2. Enter each employee's email address next to their name.
  3. Tick the boxes under Enabled, or click All to select everyone at once.
  4. Click Save.

Your employees will receive an activation email with their password set-up link.

📌 Quick References

Setting Auto Self-Service ON Auto Self-Service OFF
Email field Must be valid format ([email protected]). Must be valid format ([email protected]).
Enabled checkbox Not needed (activates automatically). Must tick manually.
Save button Sends activation emails automatically. Sends activation emails when you click Save.
Re-send activation Available after initial setup. Available after initial setup.

❔ FAQs

Can I enable Self-Service for multiple employees at once?

Yes, you can enter all their email addresses, then click Save to enable everyone together.

Will employees know when I enable their Self-Service?

Yes, they'll get an activation email immediately after you save your changes.

How long does the activation link stay valid?

48 hours. After that, go to Employees > Self-Service and click Re-send Activation next to their name.

Can I disable Self-Service for an employee later?

Yes, go to Employees > Self-Service. Untick their enabled checkbox and click Save.

How do I check if an employee has activated their account?

Go to Employees > Self-Service. Activated accounts show their last login time under Last Activity.

What if my employee didn't receive the activation email?

Try these steps in order:

  1. Ask them to check their junk folder.
  2. Verify you entered the correct email address.
  3. Resend the link: Employees > Self-Service > Re-send Activation.
What if the activation link has expired?

Go to Employees > Self-Service and click Re-send Activation under their Last Activity.

What happens if I change an employee's email address and they can't log in?

Follow these steps:

  1. Go to Employees > Self-Service.
  2. Remove their old email address, untick the box, then click Save.
  3. Enter their new email address, tick the box, then click Save.

They'll receive a fresh activation email.