Community widget
Simplified widget for residential communities, clubs and associations without payment management
The community widget is a simplified version of the booking system, designed for residential communities, private clubs and associations where online payment is not required.
What is the community widget?
It's a special mode that:
- Does not show prices at any step
- Does not require payment to confirm bookings
- Simplified flow of 4 steps instead of 7
- Free bookings confirmed automatically
When to use it?
Ideal for:
- Residential communities with pool/common areas
- Sports clubs with courts or facilities
- Associations with shared spaces
- Companies with meeting rooms or parking
Requirements
- Basic Plan (Communities) or higher with the feature enabled
- If you have another plan, contact support to enable this feature
Widget features
No prices
- Sun loungers/spaces don't show prices
- There's no payment step
- The summary doesn't include totals
4-step flow
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Select date |
| 2 | Choose zone, time slot and spaces |
| 3 | Customer data |
| 4 | Terms and confirmation |
Instant confirmation
Bookings are confirmed automatically without requiring payment.
Configuration
The community widget is enabled at the subscription plan level. Once active:
- The widget automatically detects community mode
- You don't need to configure anything else
- Sun lounger prices are ignored
Verify it's active
- Go to Settings → Plan & Billing
- In the plan section, verify it includes "Community Widget"
Complementary features
The community plan usually includes additional features to manage access:
Active reservation limit
Prevents a user from hoarding too many spaces. View guide →
Authorized emails list
Restricts who can make bookings. View guide →
Booking schedule
Defines when bookings can be made. View guide →
Booking management
Create bookings manually
You can create bookings from the dashboard:
- Go to Bookings → New Booking
- Select date and spaces
- Enter customer data
- The booking is created as Confirmed
Cancel bookings
Community bookings can be cancelled:
- From the dashboard: As an administrator
- By email: If you enabled "Allow cancellation by user"
View occupancy
The Bookings Map visually shows occupancy:
- Go to Bookings → Bookings Map
- Select the date
- See which spaces are occupied and by whom
Notifications
Even without payments, notifications work normally:
- Email: Confirmation and reminders
- SMS/WhatsApp: If your plan includes it and it's configured
Frequently asked questions
Can I have prices even using the community widget?
No, the community widget is specifically designed for use without prices. If you need to charge, use the standard widget.
Can I switch from the standard widget to the community one?
Yes, contact support to change your plan. Keep in mind that you'll lose payment functionality.
Do users see who booked each space?
No, users only see their own bookings. Only administrators see all bookings.
Does QR check-in work with the community widget?
Yes, if your plan includes QR check-in, it works the same as in the standard widget.