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How do I enable a waitlist for services?

How do I enable a waitlist for services?

Posted by Support Team on September 10, 2020 — Updated on October 2, 2024

Here’s how to enable a waitlist for services in your gym management software, start from the “Schedule” tab of your Dashboard.

This guide will walk you through enabling a waitlist for a service, configuring waitlist settings and notification preferences.

1. Manage Services

Navigate to “Manage Services” on the schedule tab.

Manage Services

2. Edit Service

Create or edit a service.

Edit Service

3. Enable Waitlist

First, enable the option to allow a waitlist.

Enable Waitlist

4. First Come First Serve

Next select the type of waitlist. For “First Come First Serve” option, when a client cancels, all waitlist entries are notified and the first one to book the session is able to join.

First Come First Serve

5. Auto-Add

For “Auto-Add Oldest Waitlist Entry”, when someone cancels, the oldest waitlist entry is automatically added to the session and they are notified with instructions on how to cancel.

Auto-Add

6. Email and SMS

Choose the preferred notification delivery setting. Email and SMS are available. For “Cap”, enter a number for the maximum number of users allowed on the waitlist.

Email and SMS

7. Max Number Signups

Enter a number for the default max number of signups. Once the max number of signups have been met, the waitlist option will become available on the booking page.

Max Number Signups

8. Save Service

Save the service.

Save Service

The guide covered enabling a waitlist for services and the settings available.

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