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title: How to Set Up Table Seating Maps for Events in Oveit
description: "## Step 1: Create a Seating Chart 1. Log in to your Oveit Hub account. 2. Navigate to the **Seating Charts** section and create a new seating chart. 3. Enter a **name** and **address** for the seating chart. 4. Optionally,…"
url: "https://oveit.com/knowledge-base/how-to-set-up-table-seating-maps-for-events-in-oveit/"
updated: "2025-03-18"
category: 4. Using Oveit
tags:
  - booking
  - event
  - seating chart
  - seating maps
  - ticketing
---

# How to Set Up Table Seating Maps for Events in Oveit

## Step 1: Create a Seating Chart

1. Log in to your Oveit Hub account.
2. Navigate to the **Seating Charts** section and create a new seating chart.
3. Enter a **name** and **address** for the seating chart.
4. Optionally, add a **location** and place it on the map using Google Maps.

[How to Set Up Table Seating Maps for Events in Oveit | Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.youtube.com/embed/ITGYAos4AoU?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1)

## Step 2: Define Seating Chart Categories

1. Set up **seating chart categories**, which represent the ticketed seating areas.
2. Assign different colors to differentiate categories (e.g., General Seating vs. VIP Seating).
3. You can add or remove categories as needed.
4. Click **Continue** to proceed to the **Design** section.

## Step 3: Design the Seating Map

1. Use the design tools to create seating arrangements.
   - Example: **Round table tool** for circular seating arrangements.
   - Use different table types for different seating categories.
2. Select tables and **assign seating categories** accordingly (e.g., General Seating or VIP Seating).
3. Adjust the layout by moving and aligning tables properly.
4. Add **venue elements** such as:
   - **Stage**
   - **Entrance/Exit** (labeled using the **Label** section)
5. Ensure the seating map reflects the real-life layout accurately.

## Step 4: Assign Tickets to Seating Categories

1. Create a new event in the **Events** section.
2. Fill in basic event details:
   - Name
   - Start and end date
   - Description
   - Media (optional)
3. In the **Location** section, switch from **No Seating** to **With Seating Chart** and select the correct venue.
4. Configure ticket categories:
   - Example: **General Access** ticket priced at $50.
   - Assign it to the **General Seating** category.
   - Repeat for **VIP tickets** and assign them to **VIP Seating**.
5. Save the ticket settings.

## Step 5: Manage Seating Options

- **Preview Seats:**
  - Click **Preview Seats** to see how the seating arrangement looks to customers.
  - Check seating assignments and ensure everything is correctly mapped.
- **Manage Seats:**
  - Select specific seats and mark them as **Not for Sale** if they are booked offline or unavailable.
  - Click **Apply Changes** to finalize the adjustments.
- **Category Seats:**
  - Change seat categories dynamically (e.g., upgrade a specific seat from General Seating to VIP Seating).
  - Apply changes as needed.

## Step 6: Final Event Settings

1. Navigate to the **Advanced Section** and configure:
   - Follow-up emails.
   - Purchase notifications.
   - Checkout options (order confirmation settings, reminders, etc.).
2. Click **Next** to proceed to the final event settings.

## Step 7: Publish the Event

1. Go to the **Preview and Publish** section.
2. Click **Publish** to make the event live and available for purchase.
3. Use the **Share** section to:
   - View the live booking link.
   - Embed the seating map on your website using JavaScript.

## Step 8: Booking and Checkout

1. Customers can select their seats using the interactive seating map.
2. They proceed to checkout where they fill in booking details and complete payment.
3. Seats remain reserved for 10 minutes during checkout before being released back for sale.

### Conclusion

By following these steps, you can efficiently create and manage a table seating map for your event in Oveit, providing a seamless experience for both organizers and attendees.