Step-By-Step Process:
Access C-Store Essentials Web Account
Use your account credentials to access the PDI C-Store Essentials platform
Access C-Store Essentials by using the link below or clicking here
Navigate to the Manage My Store Screen
Navigate to the Manage My Users screen
Set Up Time Restrictions
Click on the Details icon
From the user's details page:
✅ Note: Do not set time restrictions for the owner account. This feature is meant for all access levels below the owner.
Enable the Time Restriction setting
✅ Note: Time restrictions must be set up before enabling them
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply time restrictions to multiple users simultaneously?
Can I apply time restrictions to multiple users simultaneously?
No, time restrictions must be set individually for each user account.
What happens if a user tries to log in outside their allowed time?
What happens if a user tries to log in outside their allowed time?
The system will prevent access, and the user will receive a notification stating they cannot log in at that time.
Can I disable time restrictions later?
Can I disable time restrictions later?
Yes, you can edit the user account and set Is Time Restrictions Enabled to No to remove the restriction.
When should I use this feature?
When should I use this feature?
Time restrictions are particularly useful for limiting access during non-business hours, ensuring employees cannot log in from home or outside work hours.
Why shouldn’t the owner account have time restrictions?
Why shouldn’t the owner account have time restrictions?
The owner account is meant to have unrestricted access for administrative purposes, making time restrictions unnecessary.