Creating a well-structured class is the foundation of your Punchpass schedule. This guide walks you through the process of setting up a new class with all the necessary options and settings.
Creating A New Class
Step 1: Navigate to the Class Management Area
Navigate to Manage > Classes from the Punchpass navigation
Click the Set Up A New Class button at the top of the page
Step 2: Define the Class
Setting | Description |
Class name | The name that will appear on both public and admin schedule views |
Show on public schedule | Toggle to make this class visible on your public schedule for online reservations |
Color | Select a color to visually differentiate class types on your schedule |
Class duration | Select an option for the class duration |
Class description | Add details about the class that will appear when customers click for more information (highly recommended) |
Pro Tip: If you turn off "Show on public schedule," you're creating an unlisted class. You can still manually add customers to the class as an admin, or send a direct invitation link to specific customers. More on that here
Step 3: Select Your Reservation Settings
Punchpass allows you to define how you prefer to accept reservations for each class.
Setting | Description |
Accept reservations | Allow customers to sign up online (admins can always add students manually) |
Email reminders | Send automated reminders 1-3 days before class (optional) based on your Online Reservation settings |
Capacity limits | Set a maximum number of participants (enables waitlist functionality) How waitlists work in Punchpass |
Require an active pass | Require customers have a valid pass or ticket before booking. More on requiring an active pass |
Cancellation restrictions | Prevent customers from canceling their reservations |
Booking window | Set how far in advance customers can book (default: 120 days) |
Step 4: Appointment Settings
For information on creating appointment offerings, please see our detailed article on appointment setup.
Step 5: Save Your Class
Click the Save button to create your class.
Next Steps After Creating a Class
Configure Eligible Passes
After creating a class, you should specify which passes can be used to book it:
Navigate to the class settings
Review and adjust the eligible passes (by default, all passes are accepted)
Add Classes to Your Schedule
Now that your class template is created, you can add it to your schedule. See our guide on Adding Classes to Your Schedule for detailed instructions.