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title: "Initializing or Updating PTO Balances"
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published: 2026-04-27T11:25:52Z
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# Initializing or Updating PTO Balances

*For customers of our PTO module.*

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When [creating or editing a PTO policy](/v1/docs/creating-or-editing-a-pto-policy-video-included), you can [assign PTO policies](/v1/docs/assigning-pto-policies) to the appropriate individuals. You can then set or adjust employee balances as needed.

## To set or adjust employee balances for a PTO policy:

*Only Company Admins and HR Admins can manage and configure PTO policies. Learn about* [*PTO permissions*](/v1/docs/understanding-time-approval-permissions)*.*

1. Click your company name at the top of the main navigation, then click **Company Settings**.
2. Click the **Paid Time Off** tab.
3. Next to a policy, click the arrow, then click **Set Balances**.
4. For each person, input the number of hours (not days) that the person should start with.
5. Click **Save**. Repeat these steps for each policy.

Please contact our Customer Success Team for additional assistance.