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Space Management Guide

Create, organize, and manage all your workspace spaces — rooms, desks, and special areas.

6 min read16,300 viewsUpdated 2026-02-18
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We start with Space hierarchy, move on to Space settings, cover Editing and archiving, and wrap up with Real-time space status.

Space hierarchy

Links organizes spaces in a four-level hierarchy:

Organization
  └── Building (e.g. HQ, Branch London)
        └── Floor (e.g. 3rd Floor)
              └── Space (e.g. Boardroom A)

Navigate to Dashboard → Locations to manage buildings and floors. Spaces are created within floors under Dashboard → Spaces.

The hierarchy affects analytics grouping, booking policies, and display assignments. Set it up correctly before going live.

Space settings

Each space has three configuration tabs:

General

  • Name, type, capacity, floor, photo
  • Amenities (checkboxes + custom amenities)
  • Description visible to bookers

Booking Rules

  • Minimum / maximum booking duration
  • Advance notice required (e.g. 15 min ahead)
  • Maximum advance booking window (e.g. 30 days ahead)
  • Approval required (automatic vs. manager approval)
  • Auto check-in / check-out times

Access

  • Who can book this space (All members, specific teams, or specific roles)
  • Blackout dates (e.g. public holidays, maintenance windows)
Use Space Templates to apply the same configuration to multiple similar spaces at once.

Editing and archiving

To edit a space: Spaces → [Space Name] → Edit.

To temporarily disable a space without deleting it, use Archive. Archived spaces:

  • Disappear from the booking interface
  • Retain their booking history
  • Can be restored at any time

To permanently delete a space: Space Settings → Delete Space. This action cannot be undone and removes all future bookings.

Deleting a space sends cancellation notifications to all future booking holders. Archive is always preferred.

Real-time space status

Every space shows one of these statuses in real time:

StatusMeaningDisplay Color
AvailableNo booking, no check-inGreen
BookedHas an upcoming bookingAmber
OccupiedChecked-in / sensor detectedRed
CleaningPost-booking cleanup windowBlue
OfflineDisplay disconnectedGray

Status is refreshed every 30 seconds from sensors and calendar sync.

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