> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.houra.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Houra Employee Portal: Your Daily HR Companion App

> The Houra Employee Portal is a mobile PWA where employees clock in, view schedules, request leave, track advances, and stay connected with their team.

The Houra Employee Portal is your all-in-one HR companion — built for the way you actually work. Whether you're clocking in from the shop floor, checking tomorrow's shift on the bus, or requesting a vacation day from your phone, everything you need is in one place. Because the portal is a **Progressive Web App (PWA)**, you can install it directly from your browser — no app store, no download, no waiting for IT approval. Just open the link your company provides, tap **Add to Home Screen**, and you're ready to go.

## What you can do in the portal

The Employee Portal brings together every daily HR task into a single, mobile-first experience:

* **Clock in and out** with a single tap, or by scanning a QR code at your workplace
* **View your schedule** for the week and get notified the moment anything changes
* **Submit requests** for vacation, leave, or salary advances and track their status in real time
* **Chat** with teammates and supervisors without leaving Houra
* **Read announcements** and scroll through your company's internal social feed
* **Access documents** like pay stubs, contracts, and company policies

<Info>
  You log in with the company credentials your HR administrator provides. If you haven't received them yet, contact your HR team or manager.
</Info>

## Installing the portal on your phone

Because Houra is a PWA, installation takes just seconds — no app store required.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the portal link">
    Open the Houra Employee Portal URL your company shared with you in your mobile browser (Chrome on Android or Safari on iOS work best).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap 'Add to Home Screen'">
    On Android, tap the three-dot menu and select **Add to Home Screen**. On iOS, tap the Share icon and choose **Add to Home Screen**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm and launch">
    Tap **Add** to confirm. The Houra icon will appear on your home screen just like any other app.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Once installed, the portal opens full-screen with no browser chrome — it looks and feels just like a native app.
</Tip>

## Explore the Employee Portal

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Clock-In & Attendance" icon="clock" href="/employee/clock-in">
    Clock in with one tap or scan the QR code at your location. View your full attendance history and keep your records up to date.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Schedules" icon="calendar" href="/employee/schedules">
    View your published weekly schedule, receive change notifications, and submit shift-change requests.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Requests" icon="file-lines" href="/employee/requests">
    Request vacation days, leave, or salary advances and track approval status without chasing HR.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Communication" icon="comments" href="/admin/communication">
    Stay connected with your team through internal chat, the social feed, and company announcements.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>