Getting Started with Booking Map: A Complete Guide

What is Booking Map?

Booking Map is a resource booking platform designed for organizations that need to manage shared resources — whether that's meeting rooms, vehicles, laundry machines, equipment, or anything else that needs to be scheduled. It combines an intuitive calendar interface with real-time availability, so double-bookings become a thing of the past.

Who is Booking Map for?

If your organization has shared resources that multiple people need to access on a schedule, Booking Map is built for you. Common use cases include:

• Housing cooperatives managing shared laundry rooms
• Offices with bookable meeting rooms or equipment
• Organizations with shared vehicles or facilities
• Any business with resources that need time-based scheduling

Step 1: Create Your Account

Getting started takes just a few minutes. Visit bookingmap.no and follow the signup wizard:

1. Enter your name, email, and company/organization name
2. Choose a subscription plan that fits your needs
3. Complete payment setup — you'll get a 7-day free trial to explore everything

Once registered, you'll have access to the admin dashboard where all the magic happens.

Step 2: Set Up Your Products (Bookable Resources)

In Booking Map, every bookable resource is called a "Product." To create your first one:

1. Navigate to the Products section in your admin dashboard
2. Click "Create Product"
3. Give it a name and description (e.g., "Laundry Room 1" or "Meeting Room A")
4. Set the status to Active when you're ready for it to be bookable

Step 3: Configure Time Slots

Time slots define when your resource can be booked. For each product:

1. Open the product settings
2. Add time slots with start and end times
3. Give each slot a display name (e.g., "Morning 08:00–12:00")
4. Arrange them in the order you want them displayed

You have full flexibility — create as many or as few slots as needed for each resource.

Step 4: Invite and Assign Users

Now it's time to give people access:

1. Go to the Users section and invite people by email
2. They'll receive an invitation with a link to set up their account
3. Once they've joined, assign them to the products they should be able to book
4. Set a maximum number of future bookings per user if needed

Step 5: Users Start Booking

Once everything is configured, your users can log in to the Booking Map web app on their phone or computer:

1. Select a date from the calendar
2. See all their assigned products with available time slots
3. Tap a slot to book it instantly
4. View and manage their bookings anytime

It's that simple — no training needed.

Key Features That Make It Easy

• Real-time availability — Time slots update instantly, preventing conflicts
• Email notifications — Automatic confirmations and reminders keep everyone informed
• Mobile-first design — The booking app works beautifully on any device
• Role-based access — Control exactly who can book what
• Secure and reliable — Built with enterprise-grade security and authentication

Ready to Get Started?

Create your free account today and have your booking system up and running in minutes. With a 7-day free trial, you can explore all features risk-free before committing.