# How to set your availability mode

**For:** Manager | Shift worker | Admin
**You'll need:** Nothing.

{{ app_name }} can either treat you as always available, or only schedule you when an availability block says you're free. You choose with one checkbox.

## The two modes

- **Mode A — Always available** (checkbox off): {{ app_name }} doesn't check your availability blocks. Your manager can assign you any shift. The **'Recurring'** section on **'My availability'** is hidden and a banner explains you're in always-available mode.
- **Mode B — Only when blocks say so** (checkbox on): {{ app_name }} only assigns shifts that fit a recurring or one-off availability block. The **'Recurring'** section appears so you can enter your blocks.

## Switch modes

1. Open the account dropdown (top-right) and click **'Settings'**.
2. Find the **'Availability mode'** section.
3. Tick or clear the **'Set availability'** checkbox:
   - Clear it for **always available** (Mode A).
   - Tick it to **track your availability** (Mode B).
4. Click **'Save'**.

## Verify it worked

Open **'My availability'**. In Mode A you see the always-available banner and no **'Recurring'** section. In Mode B the banner is gone and you can add recurring availability blocks.

## Related

- {doc}`/for-shift-workers/always-available-mode`
- {doc}`/for-shift-workers/submit-your-availability`