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# Locations

> Set up locations to organize your activities, staff, and POS terminals by site.

Locations let you organize your business when you operate from more than one site. Each location can have its own activities, staff assignments, [POS terminals](/point-of-sale/overview#pos-terminals), and [card readers](/point-of-sale/card-readers).

## Why use locations

If you run activities at multiple venues — for example, a beach site and a lake site — locations help you:

* **Filter the schedule** to see only activities at a specific site
* **Assign POS terminals** to the correct venue so staff use the right card reader
* **Register card readers** at the location where they are physically installed
* **Track timesheets** with location data on each entry
* **Organize your booking page** so customers see activities grouped by venue

<Note>
  If you operate from a single site, you still have one default location. You do not need to set up additional locations unless you expand.
</Note>

## Set up a location

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open location settings">
    Navigate to your account settings and select the locations section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a location">
    Enter a name for the location (for example, "Beach Centre" or "Lake Site"). Add any relevant details like an address.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Save the location. It is now available for assignment across activities, POS terminals, and card readers.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Assigning locations

Once you have locations configured, you can assign them to:

| Item                 | Where to assign                                                                 | Effect                                                                                                                |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Activities**       | In the activity settings                                                        | Determines which location the session appears under in the schedule                                                   |
| **POS terminals**    | In the POS terminal configuration                                               | Links the terminal to a physical venue for [grid layout](/point-of-sale/overview#grid-layout) and card reader pairing |
| **Card readers**     | When [registering a reader](/point-of-sale/card-readers#register-a-card-reader) | Each reader belongs to one location and processes payments for that site                                              |
| **Staff timesheets** | Automatically recorded                                                          | Based on the booking's assigned location                                                                              |

## Filtering by location

The [schedule view](/activities/managing-bookings#schedule-filters) includes a location filter. When you have multiple locations configured, use it to narrow the schedule to sessions at a specific site. This is especially useful for staff who only work at one location — they can filter the schedule to see only their relevant sessions.

## Location-specific POS setup

Each location can have its own POS configuration:

* **Grid layout** — customize the [POS grid](/point-of-sale/overview#grid-layout) to show products and activities relevant to each venue
* **Card readers** — register separate [card readers](/point-of-sale/card-readers) for each location
* **Till shifts** — manage [till shifts](/point-of-sale/overview#till-shifts) independently per location

<Tip>
  When setting up a new location, start by assigning activities and configuring the POS grid before going live. This ensures staff have everything they need from day one.
</Tip>

## Editing and removing locations

You can rename a location or update its details at any time from the location settings. If you need to remove a location:

1. Reassign any activities, POS terminals, and card readers to a different location.
2. Delete the location from the settings page.

<Warning>
  Removing a location does not delete the bookings or timesheets associated with it. Historical data is preserved, but the location filter will no longer include the removed site.
</Warning>

## Related guides

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Point of sale" icon="cash-register" href="/point-of-sale/overview">
    Set up POS terminals at each location.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Card readers" icon="credit-card" href="/point-of-sale/card-readers">
    Register card readers at specific locations.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Managing bookings" icon="calendar-check" href="/activities/managing-bookings">
    Filter the schedule by location.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Account settings" icon="gear" href="/getting-started/account-settings">
    Configure your business settings.
  </Card>
</Columns>