Launch Humanforce WFM automatically on windows kiosks

Follow this guide to configure a Windows-based kiosk device to automatically open the Humanforce WFM website when the machine starts. This is ideal for clock-in kiosks that need to maintain consistent access to Humanforce WFM.

⚠️ If the startup script is not correctly configured, users may not be able to access clocking functionality reliably.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure the following:

• You have remote or physical access to the kiosk machine.

• The Humanforce WFM Local Service (HFLS) is installed on the device.

• If vein scanning is required, the Hitachi Vein Scanner drivers are installed.

For setup instructions, refer to Install HFLS and Vein Scanners.

Part 1: Create a startup script

Humanforce WFM kiosks use a startup script (batch file with .bat extension) to launch the Humanforce WFM website automatically. The script is stored in the machine’s Startup folder so it runs when the user logs in.

Choose one of the following script options:

Option 1: Chrome fullscreen mode

Allows users to exit fullscreen mode by tapping the top of the screen.

@echo off
echo Awaiting Humanforce Local Service startup...
Ping -n 9 1.1.1.1 > NUL
start chrome.exe -fullscreen https://yourcompany.humanforce.com

Option 2: Chrome kiosk mode

Prevents users from exiting the browser.

@echo off
echo Awaiting Humanforce Local Service startup...
Ping -n 9 1.1.1.1 > NUL
start chrome.exe -kiosk https://yourcompany.humanforce.com

Replace https://yourcompany.humanforce.com with your organisation’s Humanforce URL.

Part 2: Save the batch file

1. Open Notepad and paste your chosen script.

2. From the top menu, select File > Save As...

3. Set Save as type to All Files (.)

4. Enter a filename ending in .bat (e.g., launch-humanforce.bat)

5. Save the file to a known location.

You now have a reusable batch file ready to be deployed on your kiosk.

Part 3: Add the script to the Startup folder

1. Transfer or create the .bat file on the kiosk device.

2. Right-click the Start menu and choose Run.

3. In the box, type shell:startup and press OK.

4. In the Startup folder that opens, paste your .bat file.

5. Double-click the file to confirm it launches Humanforce WFM correctly.

6. Restart the kiosk to ensure the script runs on startup.

When the kiosk restarts, the Humanforce WFM site should open automatically in the configured mode. If it doesn’t launch, review the batch file path and ensure Chrome is installed.

Next steps

To enable Humanforce WFM Kiosk Mode within the browser, follow the steps in the dedicated article:

• Set Humanforce WFM to Kiosk Mode

Additional information

• If the script fails, test it by double-clicking the .bat file manually.

• Confirm the Humanforce WFM Local Service is running before launching the browser.

• Kiosk mode is more secure as users cannot exit the window, but may require remote support access for troubleshooting.

• If you encounter issues while configuring the startup script, log a support ticket and our consultants will assist you.