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title: Get started with Tablein
description: Please note that our system is currently being updated. Most settings have been moved to the new version; however, some actions may still redirect you to the older version. Thank you for your understa
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# Get started with Tablein
### **Welcome to Tablein!**
Please note that our system is currently being updated. Most settings have been moved to the new version; however, some actions may still redirect you to the older version.
- If you are redirected to the old version, simply adjust the necessary settings, save your changes, and reopen **[admin.tablein.com](https://admin.tablein.com/)**.
- Both versions are fully connected, so your updates will sync automatically.
Thank you for your understanding and enjoy using Tablein! 😊
### **Logins for Tablein:**
1. **Access the Admin Panel:** Go to [**admin.tablein.com**](https://admin.tablein.com/).
2. **Log In:** Use the credentials you received via email from the Tablein team.
Once you have completed the initial setup, navigate to **Owner Settings** and change your password for security purposes.
#### **1. Set Up Your Restaurant Profile:**
- Go to: [**Restaurant Information Settings**](https://admin.tablein.com/settings/account-setup/restaurant-information)
- Fill in the following details:
- **Phone Number**
- **Email Address**
- **Restaurant Logo** (*Maximum size: 1000x1000px*)
- **Address Line**
- These details will be used for email and SMS notifications.
- **Save** your settings once completed.
[](https://admin.tablein.com/settings/account-setup/restaurant-information)**2. Configure Time and Language Settings:**
- Go to: [**Time and Language Settings**](https://admin.tablein.com/settings/account-setup/time-and-language)
- **Select System Language:** Choose your preferred language for the platform.
- **Set Notification & Widget Language:** Select the primary language for guest notifications and the booking widget.
- **Enable Multiple Languages (Optional):** If you want to send notifications and allow bookings in different languages, select additional languages to display.
**Note:** As the system is being updated, some translations may be incomplete. If your language is missing, please contact our support team at **support@tablein.com**, and we will add the translations for you.
#### **3. Set Time Zone and Date Format:**
- **Select Your Time Zone:** Easily find your time zone by typing the name of your capital city.
- **Choose Date and Time Format:** Select your preferred time format:
- **24-hour format (e.g., 15:00)** or **12-hour format (e.g., 3:00 PM)**
**[](https://admin.tablein.com/settings/account-setup/time-and-language)**
### **Creating Dining Rooms and Tables in Tablein**
By default, a **"Sample Room"** with **10 tables (1–10 guests)** is created for testing. You can rename, edit, or delete it and add your actual dining areas and tables. Each dining area can have its own **opening hours** and **online booking settings**. You can also **archive outdoor tables** for the offseason to hide them from the calendar.
 More info: [**Dining Rooms & Tables Guide**](https://help.tablein.com/v3-version-dining-rooms-and-tables?hsLang=en)
[](https://admin.tablein.com/settings/table-settings/dining-areas)
### **Join Tables for Larger Parties**
After setting up tables, create **table groups** in **Table Combination Settings** for larger parties. Each table can be part of multiple groups. For example:
- **Merge 10 tables** for **18–20 guests**.
- **Merge 9 tables** for **16–18 guests**.
- **Create multiple options** for smaller groups (e.g., **3–4 options for 4 guests**).
You can create **unlimited table groups** to cover different party sizes.Â
 Learn more: [**Table Combinations Guide**](https://help.tablein.com/table-combinations-v3-version?hsLang=en)
#### Reservation duration
Open **[Reservation duration settings](https://help.tablein.com/v3-version-reservation-duration?hsLang=en)** to customize reservation durations based on the number of guests:
- **Default Time:** Primary duration for online reservations, auto-assigned if available (e.g., 1–4 guests = **2 hours**).
- **Minimum Phone Time:** Sets the shortest selectable duration for phone bookings (e.g., **15 minutes**), showing remaining available time in the dropdown if less than the default.
- **Minimum Online Time:** Allows shorter durations if default time is unavailable (e.g., warns of **1.5 hours** instead of 2 hours). To disable shorter options, set the same value as the default.
- **Service Time (Optional):** Set different turnover times for specific days or hours, such as **lunch hours** or **Friday/Saturday evenings**.
Learn more: [**Table Turnover Guide**](https://help.tablein.com/v3-version-reservation-duration?hsLang=en)
### **Set Up Opening Hours in Tablein**
**Note:** Opening hours settings currently redirect to the **old version**, as they have not fully migrated to the new version. After setting up, return to **[admin.tablein.com](https://admin.tablein.com/)**.
- **Open Opening Hours:** Access the opening hours settings.
- **Add Opening Hours for Each Day:**
- *Example:* If bookings are 2 hours long and you want the last reservation at 9 p.m., set closing time to **11 p.m.**
- **Block Online Bookings (Optional):** Click any time slot to block it (marked in red).
- **Custom Opening Hours:** Use this section to:
- Open the restaurant on closed days.
- Adjust hours for special events or holidays.
- Temporarily close the restaurant.
**Save your progress** once complete.
📚 More information: [Opening Hours Guide](https://help.tablein.com/et-up-opening-hours?hsLang=en)
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**How to Add Reservations to the System**
#### **1. Using the ‘Reservation’ Button on the Calendar:**
- **Select the Date**, **Number of Guests**, and **Reservation Time**.
- Click on the **Table Name**, then **Confirm** and **Add Guest Details**.
#### **2. By Dragging the Cursor:**
- **Select the Date**, then **Click and Drag** on the desired time and table.
Finish by adding **Guest Details**.
#### **Important:**
- The system **saves guests by phone number**, so avoid using the same number for different guests, or previous records will be overwritten.
- To skip phone numbers for internal bookings, **turn off phone number requirements** in **Reservation Settings**. However, for **online bookings**, a phone number is always required.
**Save the Reservation** once all details are added.
### **Try Online Bookings and Integrate the Widget in Tablein**
Open **Widget Integration**, click **"Add Widget for Marketing"**, and create a title and description (used for reservation channels and statistics). Copy the URL to test the widget or copy the HTML code to embed it on your website.
For testing, use a **different email** than your login (the system sends separate emails to the restaurant and client). On the widget, select the number of guests, date, time, and contact details. The reservation will appear in your **Calendar** and **Reservation List**, and you will receive an email notification.
📚 Learn more:
- [**Widget integration**](https://help.tablein.com/widget-integration?hsLang=en)
- **[Widget Custom Fields](https://admin.tablein.com/settings/online-reservations/widget-fields)**
- [**Booking Policy**](https://help.tablein.com/v3-booking-policy?hsLang=en)
- [Setting up the system](https://help.tablein.com/setting-up-the-system?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Get started](https://help.tablein.com/setting-up-the-system?hsLang=en#get-started)
- [Table management](https://help.tablein.com/setting-up-the-system?hsLang=en#table-management)
- [Opening hours](https://help.tablein.com/setting-up-the-system?hsLang=en#opening-hours)
- [FAQ](https://help.tablein.com/setting-up-the-system?hsLang=en#faq)
- [Accepting online bookings](https://help.tablein.com/accepting-online-bookings?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Widget Settings](https://help.tablein.com/accepting-online-bookings?hsLang=en#widget-settings)
- [Widget Integration](https://help.tablein.com/accepting-online-bookings?hsLang=en#widget-integration)
- [Troubleshooting](https://help.tablein.com/accepting-online-bookings?hsLang=en#troubleshooting)
- [E-mail & SMS notifications](https://help.tablein.com/e-mail-sms-notifications?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [SMS notifications](https://help.tablein.com/e-mail-sms-notifications?hsLang=en#sms-notifications)
- [Email marketing](https://help.tablein.com/e-mail-sms-notifications?hsLang=en#email-marketing)
- [Reservation Management](https://help.tablein.com/reservation-management?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Reservation list](https://help.tablein.com/reservation-management?hsLang=en#reservation-list)
- [Calendar](https://help.tablein.com/reservation-management?hsLang=en#calendar)
- [Floor Plan](https://help.tablein.com/reservation-management?hsLang=en#floor-plan)
- [Settings explained](https://help.tablein.com/reservation-management?hsLang=en#settings-explained)
- [Prepayments & Events](https://help.tablein.com/prepayments-events?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [No show / late cancellation fee](https://help.tablein.com/prepayments-events?hsLang=en#no-show-late-cancellation-fee)
- [Prepayments and deposits](https://help.tablein.com/prepayments-events?hsLang=en#prepayments-and-deposits)
- [Payments and events settings explained](https://help.tablein.com/prepayments-events?hsLang=en#payments-and-events-settings-explained)
- [Payment Integrations](https://help.tablein.com/prepayments-events?hsLang=en#payment-integrations)
- [Building a website](https://help.tablein.com/building-a-website?hsLang=en)
- [Account & Billing](https://help.tablein.com/account-billing?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Account](https://help.tablein.com/account-billing?hsLang=en#account)
- [Subscription](https://help.tablein.com/account-billing?hsLang=en#subscription)
- [Invoices and Billing Information](https://help.tablein.com/account-billing?hsLang=en#invoices-and-billing-information)
- [Clients & Reports](https://help.tablein.com/clients-reports?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Guest book](https://help.tablein.com/clients-reports?hsLang=en#guest-book)
- [Feedback list](https://help.tablein.com/clients-reports?hsLang=en#feedback-list)
- [Full reservation list](https://help.tablein.com/clients-reports?hsLang=en#full-reservation-list)
- [Reports](https://help.tablein.com/clients-reports?hsLang=en#reports)
- [V3 versija](https://help.tablein.com/v3-versija?hsLang=en)
- [V3 version](https://help.tablein.com/v3-version?hsLang=en)
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