# How to Hold a Space

HTML version: [How to Hold a Space](https://support.gladstonesoftware.cloud/golearn/how-to-hold-a-space)

## Problem
You need to hold a space in a class for a member for a set period of time in GoLearn, typically during a busy period when the space cannot be purchased instantly.

## Resolution

1. **Open the waiting lists**
   - Click **Waiting lists**.
   - Select the **Course**, then the **Level**.

2. **Open the class**
   - Click **View** next to the class you are holding the space for. Each class shows the number of spaces available, held spaces, and priority and general waiting list counts.

3. **Hold a space**
   - Click the **Hold a space** button in the **Actions** panel on the right (alongside **Add to the Priority Waiting List** and **Add to the General Waiting List**).

4. **Select the member**
   - Search for the member by their name or Card ID number.
   - Click the member's name.

5. **Set the expiry date**
   - Click the **Expiry date** field and add an expiry date.
   - Add any notes if necessary.

6. **Save**
   - Click **Save**. The member has now been added to a held space.

## Notes

- It is possible to hold a space in a class for any given period of time.
- Holding a class space should **not** be used for long-term space holding. For example, a customer should ideally be placed on a waiting list if they cannot pay for a space the same day.
- Holding spaces is primarily aimed at busy periods where a space cannot be purchased instantly.
- Related: [How to Book a Member into a Class from a Held Space](how-to-book-a-member-into-a-class-from-a-held-space.md).
- How held spaces fit with the priority and general waiting lists: [GoLearn – Automated Waiting Lists Guide](golearn-automated-waiting-lists-guide.md).