Setting up MyShiftPlanner – A Simple Walkthrough
Need help with MyShiftPlanner? This walkthrough will take you through the basics of setting up the app.
Welcome to MyShiftPlanner
Tap on New User to set up the app from new.
(If you already have a MyShiftPlanner account, tap Existing User or Set up as Second Device
![Setup Screen 1](https://myshiftplanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Setup-Screen-1-200x433.png)
Enter the basic information to customise the app for you – your name, job etc.
![Setup Screen 2](https://myshiftplanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Setup-Screen-2-200x433.png)
Set up your Free Account
Enter your email and a password to set up your free MyShiftPlanner account.
Why set up an account? Find out HERE>
![Setup Screen 3](https://myshiftplanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Setup-Screen-3-200x433.png)
Get Started
Tap on the option to set up your shift rota
![Setup Screen 4](https://myshiftplanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Setup-Screen-4-200x433.png)
Setup your Shift Pattern
Choose from the built-in pattern types.
Can’t find your pattern? Don’t worry, you can edit all the built-in shift rotas.
Or create your own by selecting “CUSTOM PATTERN”
Find out more>
![Setup Screen 5](https://myshiftplanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Setup-Screen-5-200x433.png)
Edit a pattern
Once you’ve chosen your pattern, you can set the start date and hit Save.
Or change any of the built in features.
![Setup Screen 6](https://myshiftplanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Setup-Screen-6-200x433.png)
![Setup Screen 7](https://myshiftplanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Setup-Screen-7-200x433.png)
Save Your Pattern
When you’re set up, tap SAVE to save your rota to the calendar
![Setup Screen 8.5](https://myshiftplanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Setup-Screen-8.5-200x433.png)
Custom Pattern
Can’t find your rota? Choose Custom Pattern and set up the rota yourself.
![Setup Screen 9.5](https://myshiftplanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Setup-Screen-9.5-200x433.png)
![Setup Screen 9.55](https://myshiftplanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Setup-Screen-9.55-200x433.png)
Am I On?
Check any date to see if you’re working. Just tap Am I On?
![Setup Screen 11](https://myshiftplanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Setup-Screen-11-200x433.png)
![Setup Screen 12](https://myshiftplanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Setup-Screen-12-200x433.png)
![Setup Screen 13](https://myshiftplanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Setup-Screen-13-200x433.png)
Set up your shift types
Tap on the COG icon. Then on SETUP SHIFTS
![Setup Screen 14](https://myshiftplanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Setup-Screen-14-200x433.png)
Tap on any shift type to edit the details. Such as Hours, Colours, Name, Reminders (Pro Only), and much more
![Setup Screen 15](https://myshiftplanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Setup-Screen-15-200x433.png)
![Setup Screen 16](https://myshiftplanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Setup-Screen-16-200x433.png)
Try Pro for even more Options
The Pro-Pack contains even more features. Find out more about the Pro-Pack HERE>
![Stup Screen 18](https://myshiftplanner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Stup-Screen-18-200x433.png)