# Always-available mode

**For:** Shift worker
**You'll need:** Nothing.

If you're available for any shift your manager schedules, you don't have to enter availability blocks. {{ app_name }} calls this **always-available mode**. You'll see an info banner on **'My availability'** and the **'Recurring'** section will be hidden.

## When to use always-available mode

Leave it on if your manager assigns shifts directly and you don't need {{ app_name }} to check your availability before scheduling you.

## Switch to availability mode

If you'd rather have {{ app_name }} only schedule you when an availability block says you're free:

1. Open the account dropdown (top-right) and click **'Settings'**.
2. Find the **'Availability mode'** setting.
3. Tick the **'Set availability'** checkbox.
4. Click **'Save'**.

The **'Recurring'** section appears on **'My availability'** and the system starts checking your blocks before assigning shifts.

For the canonical reference, see {doc}`/settings-and-admin/personal-settings/availability-mode`.

## Verify it worked

The info banner on **'My availability'** is gone and the **'Recurring'** section is visible.

## Related

- {doc}`submit-your-availability`
- {doc}`/settings-and-admin/personal-settings/availability-mode`