> ## Documentation Index
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# Total Capacity

> Learn how to configure total capacity for your resource groups, ideal when your resources are versatile.

### What is Total Capacity?

**Total capacity** is the simplest mode for managing your resources. It defines a global number of available resources, shared between all products in the group.

### When to Use Total Capacity?

Use this mode when:

* Your resources are **versatile** and can perform any product variant
* You don't need to distinguish capacities by service type
* You want simple, straightforward management

**Concrete examples:**

* 3 massage therapists who can do all types of massages
* 2 identical rooms for events
* 4 bikes available for rental

### Configuring Total Capacity

1. **Create or Edit a Resource Group**
   * Go to **Settings** > **Booking Portal** > **Activities**
   * Click **Add Group** or edit an existing group

2. **Select Products**
   * Check all products that should share this capacity

3. **Choose "Total Capacity" Mode**
   * In the capacity section, select **Total Capacity**

4. **Define Capacity**
   * Enter the number of resources available simultaneously
   * Example: "3" for 3 therapists

5. **Save**
   * Click **Create** or **Update**

### How Does Availability Calculation Work?

Let's take an example with:

* **Group**: "Therapists" (capacity: 3)
* **Products**: 30min Massage, 60min Massage

**Scenario:**

| Time   | Bookings         | Remaining Spots |
| ------ | ---------------- | --------------- |
| 2:00pm | 1x 30min Massage | 2               |
| 2:00pm | 1x 60min Massage | 1               |
| 2:00pm | 1x 30min Massage | 0               |

At 2:00pm, no more bookings are possible, regardless of massage type.

### Practical Case: Spa with Versatile Massage Therapists

**Situation:**

* "Zen" Spa with 3 massage therapists
* Products: Relaxing Massage (30min), Deep Tissue Massage (45min), Hot Stone Massage (60min)
* All therapists can perform all treatments

**Configuration:**

1. Create a group "Massage Therapists"
2. Assign the 3 massage products
3. Set total capacity to **3**

**Result:**

* Maximum 3 simultaneous treatments, regardless of type
* EatNow automatically manages availability taking into account each treatment's duration

### Best Practices

<Tip>
  **Tip:** Name your groups after the physical or human resource they represent, not after the products. "Massage Therapists" is clearer than "Massage Group".
</Tip>

* **Anticipate peak times**: Does your capacity match your minimum or maximum team?
* **Think about transition times**: Add time between slots if your resources need preparation
* **Test your availability**: Make test bookings to verify the calculation matches your expectations