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# Define the capacity of workplace areas

# Define the capacity of workplace areas {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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Set the capacity for areas of your workplace in Workplace Core to enable reservations for the area. The capacity
ensures a limit to the workplace reservations for these areas so you can ensure safety
guidelines.

## Before you begin

* [Add your workplace data](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/foW1BgYgWuO8ldARE4SNAQ "In the Workplace Core application, provide data related to your workplace locations so you can efficiently assign shifts to employees and designate workspaces for these shifts.").
* Ensure you have the details of the maximum capacity for the areas of your workplace.

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## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllWorkplace Safety ManagementSpace AdministrationAreas.
2. Open an area to which you want to add the capacity.
3. On the Area form, enter a value for the Capacity field.  
   For example, if this area can accommodate only 8 people safely according to physical distancing guidelines, set the value to 8.
4. Select Update.
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