How does the resource status work?
Every resource has a status dropdown with five options. In combination with the Enable booking setting in the service settings, the status determines how the resource behaves.
When do I use this?
- You want to show trainers, rooms, or equipment as info resources without them being bookable: set the status to “Live for viewing”. The resource is visible to customers, but not bookable and free.
- You are preparing a new resource or testing a setup: use “Internal for management”. Only admins see the resource, it is free and not published.
- You need a resource that can only be booked internally (for example, by admins): choose “Internal for booking”. The resource is not publicly visible, but bookable internally and counts towards billing.
- Not suitable for: resources you no longer need permanently. In that case, use the “Archived” status to fully deactivate the resource.
Relationship with other features
- Communities: if a resource is assigned to a community, the community’s visibility rules apply in addition to the resource status. The status controls the base visibility, the community restricts it further.
Settings & options
You find the “Enable booking” setting in the service settings of the resource. In combination with the status, it controls whether bookings are possible on this resource.
Real-world examples
Class provider with trainer and room for viewing only
Class provider with trainer and room for viewing only
Set the class resource to Live for booking
Set the trainer resource to Live for viewing
Set the room resource to Live for viewing
Review the result
Internal test resource for setup
Internal test resource for setup
Create a new resource
Set the status to Internal for management
Run setup and testing
Go live when finished
FAQ
Are existing resources switched over automatically?
Are existing resources switched over automatically?
Does a resource with the Live for viewing status count towards my billing?
Does a resource with the Live for viewing status count towards my billing?
Can I still set blockers on a resource without booking?
Can I still set blockers on a resource without booking?
What happens when I archive a resource?
What happens when I archive a resource?
Troubleshooting
My resource does not appear on the booking page
My resource does not appear on the booking page
The resource is visible, but customers cannot book
The resource is visible, but customers cannot book
The resource is billed despite the Internal for management status
The resource is billed despite the Internal for management status