> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pads4.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Book a common space

> Reserve a spot in a shared area, such as a cafeteria, gym, or lounge, in PADS4 Workspace.

Common spaces are shared areas in your building. Examples are a company cafeteria, a gym, a lounge, or a collaboration zone. You book a spot in the area, for example a lunch slot or a gym session.

## Book a common space

**1. Open your calendar**

In the main menu, select **Calendar**.

**2. Open your reservations**

Select **My Reservations** to see your current and past bookings.

**3. Start a new booking**

Select the **+** button in the lower-right corner of the screen.

**4. Select the common space type**

Select the purple icon for common spaces, and then select **Common Space** from the list of space types.

**5. Select the space and the option**

In the panel on the right, select the common space, for example the cafeteria. Then select the option for that space, for example a lunch slot or a gym session.

**6. Save the booking**

Select **Save**.

![Book Common Area](https://mintcdn.com/pads4/ivtETGBhGMoGyNoa/images/workspace/book-commom-area.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=ivtETGBhGMoGyNoa\&q=85\&s=b5c796e910db24f2280cbb6442690e43)

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> The reservation appears in your calendar.

## Related

* [Book a space](https://docs.pads4.com/modules/workspace/workspace-web-application/booking-a-space)
* [Common area](https://docs.pads4.com/modules/workspace/workspace-admin/common-area.md)
* [My calendar](https://docs.pads4.com/modules/workspace/workspace-web-application/my-calendar.md)


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