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# How to Configure Dine-in Advance Booking Limits

# How to Configure Dine-in Advance Booking Limits

## Overview

Advance booking limits control how soon and how far into the future customers can schedule dine-in orders. 

These settings help you manage the scheduling window offered on your restaurant's storefront.

## Where to Find It

Go to **Settings → Dine-in → Scheduling**.


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## How to Set Advance Booking Limits

1. Open the **Scheduling** tab.
2. Enable **Schedule Advance Orders**.
3. Under **Minimum time in advance**, enter the minimum waiting time before a customer can schedule an order.
4. Select the appropriate unit for the minimum time, such as minutes, hours, or days.
5. Under **Maximum time in advance**, enter the maximum period for which customers can schedule orders.
6. Review both values to ensure they match your restaurant's requirements.
7. Click **Save Scheduling**.

## Understanding the Settings

* **Minimum time in advance:** Sets the earliest point at which an order can be scheduled.
* **Maximum time in advance:** Sets the furthest point into the future that customers can schedule an order.
* **Schedule Advance Orders:** Must be enabled for customers to schedule future orders.

## Example

Suppose you configure:

* Minimum time in advance: 30 minutes
* Maximum time in advance: 30 days

Customers can schedule orders at least 30 minutes ahead, with the scheduling window extending up to 30 days into the future, subject to available dine-in hours and time slots.

## Important Notes

* The minimum and maximum advance times work together to define the scheduling window.
* Available slots are also affected by dine-in business hours and the other scheduling settings.
* If advance scheduling is disabled, customers cannot use the future-order scheduling feature.
* Check the storefront after saving to confirm that the scheduling options match your intended configuration.

## Final Step

Click **Save Scheduling** to apply your changes.