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Changing the default reservation status

schedule2 min readupdateUpdated 2 February 2026

Adjusting the default reservation status

With Bookedin, you can choose which reservation status should be used by default when a new booking is received. This is a great way to save time and ensure that every new reservation automatically gets the correct status.

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Always ensure you have selected the correct calendar before adjusting the settings. The booking settings are unique to each individual calendar.

1

Log in to your account

2

Navigate to Booking Settings

  • checkIn the menu, click on Plugins > Booking Settings.
  • checkYou will now see an overview of all settings that are unique to each calendar.
3

Locate the "Reserve with default status" section

  • checkScroll down until you see the section Reserve with default status.
4

Choose a default status

You can choose from the following statuses:

  • checkConfirmed
  • checkConfirmed with deposit
  • checkPersonal use
  • checkUnavailable

Click on the status you would like to set as the default for all new bookings.

The Reserve with default status dropdown
5

Save Settings

  • checkClick the blue button "Save settings" at the bottom of the page.
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All set! Your default reservation status has now been updated. New bookings received through this calendar will automatically be saved with your chosen status.

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