Setup guide

From sign-up to first booking in about an hour.

Seven steps to set up your services, tables, branding and notifications, then share your booking link and start taking reservations.

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  1. 01

    Create Your Account

    Sign up for free and create your venue profile

    5 minutes

    • Click 'Start free trial' and fill in your restaurant details
    • Choose your venue name and create a tenant code (e.g., 'mypub')
    • Set up your first staff account with email and password
    • Verify your email address to activate your account
  2. 02

    Configure Service Periods

    Set up your restaurant's opening hours and service times

    10 minutesRequired for all plans

    • Go to 'Service Periods' in the staff dashboard
    • Add service periods (e.g., Lunch, Dinner, Brunch)
    • Set opening and closing times for each service
    • Configure which days each service operates
    • Set capacity limits and booking cutoff times
  3. 03

    Add Your Tables

    Create your table inventory and floor plan

    15 minutesSkip this step if you're on the Basic plan

    • Navigate to 'Tables' in the dashboard
    • Add tables with names (e.g., 'Table 1', 'Window Booth')
    • Set minimum and maximum capacity for each table
    • Optionally use the floor plan editor to arrange tables visually
    • Tables can be combined for larger parties
  4. 04

    Customize Your Branding

    Make the booking experience match your restaurant's style

    10 minutes

    • Go to Settings → Branding
    • Upload your restaurant logo
    • Set primary and accent colors to match your brand
    • Customize email templates with your branding
    • Copy your booking page link from Settings, ready to share
  5. 05

    Set Up Notifications

    Configure automated emails and SMS messages

    5 minutesSMS available on Standard and above

    • Go to Settings → Notifications
    • Enable booking confirmation emails
    • Set up reminder emails (24 hours before)
    • Configure SMS notifications (Standard and above)
    • Test notifications by making a sample booking
  6. 06

    Configure Payment Settings

    Set up deposits and prepayment collection (optional)

    15 minutesOptional - Standard plans and above

    • Set deposit amounts for specific times or dates
    • Configure no-show fee policies
    • Set prepayment requirements for large parties
    • Test with a small transaction
  7. 07

    Go Live & Promote

    Share your booking page and start accepting reservations

    5 minutes

    • Test the complete booking flow from guest perspective
    • Share your booking page URL with customers
    • Add the booking link to your website and social media
    • Embed the booking widget on your website (included on Premium and Pro)
    • Monitor your first bookings in the dashboard

Tips

Get the most from day one

  • Start Small

    Begin with just one or two service periods and add more as needed. You can always expand later.

  • Test Everything

    Make test bookings to experience the flow from a guest's perspective before going live.

  • Mobile First

    The system is fully mobile-responsive, so guests can book from any device.

  • Use Support

    Our support team is here to help! Contact us anytime if you need assistance with setup.

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