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Troubleshooting
How do I start a waitlist for reservations if I’m booked up?
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When using Upcoming Mode, how to I move a reservation party out of a section when the system tells me “The section requested is not in the tables assigned” or “The tables being assigned are not located in the section the guest requested”?
In the Host App
Open the profile (reservation or waitlist) of the guest you want to move
Remove the section flag assigned by pressing it at the top of the list on the right under Flags Assigned
Press the X in the top right corner
In Upcoming Mode, drag the party from the current table assignment to the desired table assignment
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Why do I have no reservation times appearing on Google or my website, but I have availability?
In the Web Portal
In Settings > Dining Room > Edit, make sure that there are tables marked with the Green Book in the upper left corner in all party sizes you wish to accommodate
In Settings > Dining Room > Links, make sure that tables are linked together to accommodate all party sizes, especially those party sizes that are larger than your largest table that require more than one table to be pushed together.
Make sure all of those tables are marked with the Green Book in Dining Room > Edit
In Settings > Dining Room > Overrides, make sure that no override charts exist for the day or date you are looking for reservation times
If an Override does exist on the day or date you are looking for, open the Override chart with the pencil icon on the right hand side and see if the tables are marked as available for reservations with Green Book icons
If you want to remove the Override chart, click on the red trash can icon
In Settings > Open Hours, make sure that your location is showing as open on the day you are looking for reservation times
If not, create a Standard Open Hour for the day of the week that you are open
Next, make sure there are no Special Hours on the day you are looking for reservation times that might show the restaurant as closed
If you are supposed to be open, click the red trash can icon to remove the Special Hours
In Settings > Reservation Blackout Times, make sure that there are no Standard Blackout Times for the day you are looking for reservation times
Then make sure there are no Special Blackout Times for the day you are looking for reservation times
If there are, click the red trash can icon to remove them
In Settings > Program Settings, make sure that the boxes in Supported Actions (Online) for online reservations and Google reservations are checked
If not, check them and click Save at the bottom of the page
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Why is my online waitlist saying “Unable to jump in line at this time. Give the restaurant a call to get on the list”?
In the Web Portal
In Settings > Program Settings, make sure that the boxes in Supported Actions (Online) for online waitlists and Google waitlists are checked
If not, check them and click Save at the bottom of the page
In the Host App
Make sure that servers have been assigned to the tables you are servicing during the current shift
If not, press on the server tray button on the left hand side in Main Floor view (it’s the one above the three diamonds button)
On the top left hand side, press Inactive header
All of the servers will appear
Select a Server to assign to tables
With the Server selected, press the tables that are in their section or that they will service
Repeat as needed
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Why is my iPad saying “Request Timed Out”?
Please see WiFi & Cellular Connections / Request Timed Out for a detailed troubleshooting guide.
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Can I be notified when reservations are made?
Unfortunately, that is not a feature we offer at this time.
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How do I add a Facebook link?
Add only the name portion of the link, i.e., https://www.facebook.com/BusinessName
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I need a new iPad, do you supply them?
Unfortunately, we do not offer iPads.
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How do I change the minimum time before a reservation auto cancels?
In the Web Portal
Go to Settings > Program Settings > Minimum time before auto cancel, and add the time in minutes
Click Save
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How do I connect a receipt printer to SpotOn Reserve?
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Required Printer must be either an Epson or StarMicronics receipt printer and can be hardwire connected, Bluetooth or WiFi enabled |
Direct Connection Printer
Plug the USB Lightning Cable into the iPad and the Hardwire Required Printer
Make sure the printer is plugged in and turned on
Go to the SpotOn Reserve Host App, Main Floor View and click on the colored Avatar with the initials in it in the upper right hand corner
Select Printers from the menu
Tap the printer brand you are connecting to (Epson or StarMicronics)
The App will search out your printer and connect to it
Press the printer located to close the window
For Bluetooth Printer
Make sure your Bluetooth Required Printer is plugged in, turned on, and within 5 feet of your iPad
Go to the SpotOn Reserve Host App, Main Floor View and click on the colored Avatar with the initials in it in the upper right hand corner
Select Printers from the menu
Tap the printer brand you are connecting to (Epson or StarMicronics)
The App will search out your printer and connect to it
Press the printer located to close the window
For WiFi Printer
Make sure your WiFi Required Printer is plugged in and turned on
Make sure both your WiFi Required Printer and your iPad are connected to the same WiFi node
Go to the SpotOn Reserve Host App, Main Floor View and click on the colored Avatar with the initials in it in the upper right hand corner
Select Printers from the menu
Tap the printer brand you are connecting to (Epson or StarMicronics)
The App will search out your printer and connect to it
Press the printer located to close the window
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Can I add a message to my website requesting guests with larger parties call the restaurant?
Log in to the SpotOn Reserve Web Portal
Go to Settings > Profile
Click the edit (pencil) icon in the Restaurant Details box
Add the desired message in the Descriptions box