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Feature Breakdown: Check-In & Location Sharing in TaskTag

Written by Sammy Jones | Nov 19, 2025 3:35:12 PM



Stay accountable, visible, and connected — wherever your team is.

In the world of project management — whether you're in construction, facilities, real estate, or field services — location matters. Knowing where your team is, when they were there, and why, can make the difference between smooth operations and missed connections.

That’s exactly why TaskTag’s Check-In feature was designed: to bring location visibility into your day-to-day workflow — without needing extra apps or complicated tools.

What Is the Check-In Feature in TaskTag?

The Check-In tool allows your team to log their live location and attach it to a project update or chat message — giving managers real-time visibility and creating a reliable activity trail.

Whether you're tracking site visits, managing multi-location projects, or just want to know who’s near the supply store — TaskTag makes check-ins simple and useful.

Note: Location is only captured when a user chooses to check in. No background tracking. No surprises.

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Where You Can Use Check-In

1. Inside a Project

Logging your site visit or progress update?

  • Open the relevant TaskTag Project
  • Tap + New Update
  • Select Check-In

Your current location is logged and linked to that project, along with a timestamp. You can also add a note like:

  • “Arrived at site for final inspection”
  • “Finishing up drywall install at east wing”

This creates a visible trail of work done — perfect for managers, clients, and compliance.

2. Inside a Chat

Need to confirm where you're working from during a team discussion?

  • Open any TaskTag Chat (within a project or team)
  • Tap Check-In
  • Optionally use #hashtags to tag a related project or task

Your location will appear instantly in the chat thread, giving context to your update — great for real-time field coordination.

Example:
“Checked in at Unit 5 for HVAC repair. #Unit5 #HVAC”

Logged in the Activity Feed


Every check-in — from project or chat — is automatically saved in the Activity Log:

  • Time-stamped
  • Project-linked
  • Viewable by your team

This makes it easy to review past visits, confirm attendance, or build a report trail without asking, “Did someone actually go?”

Bonus: Share Location Context with Photos or Notes

Check-ins aren’t just about being on-site — they’re about communicating context.

For example:

  • “At Home Depot picking up insulation”
  • “Waiting at supplier” + photo of receipt
  • “Near site, traffic delay”

TaskTag lets you add photos or notes to give your team the full picture — literally.

Why Your Team Will Love Location Check-Ins

Benefit What It Means
Real-time visibility Know where your crew is — no micromanaging
Proof of presence Great for compliance, clients, or internal reviews
Better coordination Align office and field teams effortlessly
Less back-and-forth No more “Where are you?” texts

Pro Tips to Maximize Check-In

  • Add check-in reminders to recurring inspection templates
  • Pair check-ins with photo uploads for visual proof
  • Use hashtags to link location updates to specific tasks
  • Review the Activity Log weekly for project summaries

Final Take

In fast-moving industries, you don’t have time to guess who’s where. With TaskTag’s Check-In feature, your team can stay transparent, accountable, and aligned — no matter the job site.

Whether you're managing five buildings, ten contractors, or twenty active projects, TaskTag helps you keep it all under control — with location-sharing built for real work.

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