# Documentation

> Complete documentation for WorkInvigilator. Admin guides, manager tutorials, employee setup, API references, and troubleshooting help.

Source: https://workinvigilator.com/docs

Learn how to set up WorkInvigilator desktop app, invite your team, and use the admin dashboard for comprehensive employee monitoring.

## Getting Started

Create organization, invite employees, and configure policies.

## Desktop App

Download and install the monitoring application on Windows.

## Admin Dashboard

Monitor live sessions, view screenshots, and generate reports.

## Analytics

Track productivity, attendance, and generate insights.

## 1. Getting Started

1.  1.
    
    **Sign up** and create your organization admin account at `app.workinvigilator.com`
    
2.  2.
    
    **Invite employees** via email with auto-generated setup instructions and login credentials
    
3.  3.
    
    **Configure settings** including work hours, screenshot intervals, and data retention policies
    

## 2. Desktop Application

### Installation

*   •Download the desktop app from `workinvigilator.com/download`
*   •Supported platforms: Windows 10/11, macOS and Linux coming soon
*   •Install and launch the application - it will auto-start on system boot
*   •Login with credentials provided by your organization admin

### Features & Permissions

#### Screenshots

*   • Configurable intervals (0.5-60 minutes)
*   • Multi-monitor support
*   • Automatic blur for sensitive content
*   • Encrypted cloud storage (Backblaze B2)

#### Audio Monitoring

*   • Real-time audio presence detection
*   • AI transcription
*   • Multi-language support (10+ languages)
*   • Silence detection with alerts

#### Activity Tracking

*   • System-level activity monitoring
*   • Application usage tracking (100+ apps)
*   • AI productivity scoring (0-100)
*   • Idle time detection

#### Employee Controls

*   • Visible recording indicators
*   • Pause/resume monitoring anytime
*   • Manual break recording
*   • Explicit consent required

## 3. Admin Dashboard

### Session Monitoring

*   • View active employee sessions in real-time
*   • Review audio recordings (admin-only, fully audited)
*   • See current activity and productivity scores
*   • Receive alerts for late arrivals, idle time, overtime

### Screenshots & Recordings

*   • Browse screenshot gallery with timeline
*   • Playback audio recordings with transcripts
*   • Filter by employee, date, or session
*   • Bulk download for compliance/audits

### Analytics & Reports

*   • Productivity trends and heatmaps
*   • Attendance records and timesheets
*   • Department-wise performance comparison
*   • Custom report builder with CSV export

### Team Management

*   • Add/remove employees and departments
*   • Role-based access control (Admin, Sub-admin)
*   • Configure work hours and break policies
*   • Manage invitations and permissions

## 4. Security & Privacy

### Data Security

*   • TLS/HTTPS encryption in transit
*   • AES-256 encryption at rest
*   • Secure cloud storage (Backblaze B2)
*   • Regular security audits and penetration testing

### Compliance

*   • GDPR compliant with employee consent
*   • Configurable data retention policies
*   • Complete audit trail for all admin actions
*   • Data deletion requests supported

### Employee Rights

*   • Explicit consent required before monitoring
*   • Always-visible recording indicators
*   • Right to pause/end sessions anytime
*   • Access to own data and activity logs

### Access Control

*   • Role-based permissions (Admin, Sub-admin, Employee)
*   • Department-level access restrictions
*   • Two-factor authentication (coming soon)
*   • Session timeout and automatic logout

## 5. Global Availability

### Regional Infrastructure

WorkInvigilator operates globally with servers in multiple regions for low latency and compliance with local data protection regulations.

#### United States

North America region

#### European Union

GDPR-compliant data centers

#### Asia Pacific

Coming soon: more regions