Help Article: How to Create and Set Up a Location in JNCTN
Overview
In JNCTN, Locations represent your physical worksites, offices, substations, or facilities. Creating a location enables your organization to:
Define site-entry compliance criteria (credential rulesets and inductions).
Allow workers to self-check credentials via the JNCTN mobile app or scan on-site QR codes for entry.
Monitor real-time site access and visitor activity.
Prerequisites
Role required: You must be an Organisation Admin (to create locations for your organization) or a Tenant Admin.
(Optional) If your location requires workers to hold specific certifications or inductions, ensure the required Ruleset or credential templates have been created beforehand.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Navigate to Locations
Log in to the JNCTN Web Portal.
From the main navigation menu on the left, select Locations.
In the top-right corner, click + Create Location (or Add Location).
Step 2: Enter Location Details
Fill in the basic identification information for your site:
Field | Description | Required? |
|---|---|---|
Location Name | Enter a clear, unique name for the site (e.g., Waiouru Generation Site or Auckland Central Office). | Yes |
Location Type | Select the category that best fits the site (e.g., Site, Substation, Facility, Office). | Yes |
Description | Add any helpful context, access instructions, or special site notices for workers and contractors. | Optional |
Step 3: Set Address and Map Coordinates
Setting accurate location coordinates ensures workers can locate the site in the mobile directory and perform location-based verification.
Address: Start typing the physical address into the Address field and pick the match from the Address Finder dropdown.
Coordinates & Pin Placement:
Selecting an address automatically places a pin on the map.
Adjusting manually: If the site entrance or remote gate differs from the street address, toggle Use map to set location (or Override address information with map coordinates). You can drag and drop the pin to the exact entry gate or type exact GPS coordinates.
Step 4: Attach Access Requirements (Ruleset)
Rulesets dictate what credentials a worker or contractor must hold to gain entry.
In the Access Requirements / Ruleset section, select an existing ruleset from the dropdown (e.g., Site Induction + First Aid).
(Optional) If credential requirements vary by issuing authority, verify that the ruleset specifies the accepted credential issuers.
If this location does not require credential checks (e.g., open office check-in only), you can proceed without attaching a ruleset.
Step 5: Configure Visibility and Sharing
Control who can find and access your location:
Public vs. Private:
Public: The location appears in the global directory and can be found by any worker in the JNCTN mobile app.
Private: The location is hidden from the general directory and is only visible to members of your organization or specifically associated partners.
Organisation Associations (Optional):
Administrator Association: Automatically granted to the owning organization; allows viewing all check-in activity at the site across all companies.
General Association: Share the location with contractor companies so they can view check-in activity for their own workers only.
Step 6: Save and Publish
Review all entered details.
Click Save / Create Location.
Your new location will now appear in your Locations list and be live for credential checking and site visits.
What’s Next?
Generate an On-Site QR Code: Once created, open the location details to download or print the check-in QR code for site entry points or visitor reception.
Worker Self-Check: Mobile app users can search for the location under Verify > JNCTN Access to verify whether their wallet credentials meet entry requirements before arriving on site.
Troubleshooting & Tips
"Location name already exists": Location names must be unique within your organization. If you manage multiple substations or facilities with similar names, append the region or unit number (e.g., Waiouru Substation - North Bay).
Location not appearing in mobile search: If workers cannot see the location in their app, check whether the location is marked as Private or ensure the user is connected to an organisation that has an active association with that location.