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# Booking a common space

The PADS4 Workspace app allows you to reserve spots in **shared or common areas**, such as:

* Company cafeterias
* Gyms
* Lounges
* Collaboration zones

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### **Step 1: Open Your Calendar**

From the main menu, click on **Calendar** to access your schedule.

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### **Step 2: Go to "My Reservations"**

Click on **"My Reservations"** to see your current and past bookings.

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### **Step 3: Start a New Booking**

Click the **“+” button** in the bottom-right corner of the screen to begin a new reservation.

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### **Step 4: Choose Common Space Option**

Click the **purple icon** that represents **common spaces**.

Then, select **“Common Space”** from the list of space types.

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### **Step 5: Select Your Space and Option**

1. From the right panel, choose the **common space** you’d like to book (e.g., cafeteria).
2. Select the **specific option** related to that space (e.g., lunch slot, gym session).
3. Click **Save** to confirm your booking.

> **Note:** If you add participants to this booking, they will count toward the total number of available spots.

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### **Step 6: Confirmation**

After saving, your reservation will appear in your calendar view.