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Setting a Limit for the Waiting List

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Written by Qwaiting Team
Updated over a week ago

To ensure smooth operations and avoid overloading your team, you can set a daily limit on how many people can join the waitlist. This is ideal for:

  • Busy days

  • Limited staff availability

  • Managing daily service capacity

How to Set a Daily Waitlist Limit

  1. Log in
    Sign in to your admin panel as an administrator or manager.

  2. Go to Settings
    Navigate to:
    Settings → Ticket Screen Setting → General Setting

  3. Find the Limit Option
    Look for the field labeled:
    “Max number of visits on the waitlist”
    (This may also appear as “Maximum tickets per day” depending on your system version.)

  4. Set the Limit
    Enter the maximum number of customers your team can handle in a day.
    Example: If you can serve 100 visitors, enter 100.

  5. Save Changes
    Click Save to apply the limit.

What Happens After the Limit is Reached

Once the maximum number of visitors has joined the waitlist:

  • No more customers can join for that day

  • Instead, they’ll see a message like:

    Service not available at this time..”

Why This Feature Helps

  • Prevents overcrowding and long wait times

  • Ensures staff are not overwhelmed

  • Avoids disappointing walk-ins when no slots are available

  • Keeps your waitlist efficient and manageable

This simple setting makes a big difference in streamlining service flow, protecting staff wellbeing, and improving customer satisfaction.


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