--- title: How do I create or delete a booking request in the app? description: "## 1. Create a new booking request Go to \" *Resources* \" via the \" *Discover\" tab*, and then click the blue *plus icon* in the lower-right corner to create a new booking request. [![Screenshot: Create a new booking request…" url: "https://churchtools.academy/en/help/churchtools-modules/request-and-book-resources/how-do-i-create-or-delete-a-booking-request-in-the-app/" updated: "2026-11-05" category: Resources / Request and Book Resources --- # How do I create or delete a booking request in the app? ## 1. Create a new booking request Go to " *Resources* " via the " *Discover" tab*, and then click the blue *plus icon* in the lower-right corner to create a new booking request. [![Screenshot: Create a new booking request using the blue plus button in the lower-right corner](https://churchtools.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Blauer-Plus-Button-2.png)](https://churchtools.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Blauer-Plus-Button-2.png) ## 2. Select a resource and time period Next, ***select one or more resources*** (1) in the list, set the ***time period*** (2) for your request, and tip on the button ***Select Resource*** button (3). Check whether the resource is ***or is already booked for a transaction*** (4), you’ll see right below the resource. [![Screenshot: Select Resources and Set Time Period](https://churchtools.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Ressource-waehlen-und-Zeitraum-einstellen-2-1.png)](https://churchtools.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Ressource-waehlen-und-Zeitraum-einstellen-2-1.png) On the next screen, you can review your request, **edit** your **settings**, and **select additional resources**. You can continue with your booking request with or without a calendar date. Tap the button ***Continue***button to select your preference in the next step. ## 4. Select a booking type ### 4.1 Perform a transaction on a resource without a calendar appointment If your booking doesn't require a calendar appointment, it will only appear in the resources and not on the calendar. Tap a tip. ***Next*** (3), you can enter the details of your request. In this case, skip ahead to *5. Enter booking details*. ### 4.2 Transaction for a Resource with a Calendar Appointment For some resources, a calendar appointment is required to make a booking. In this case—or if it makes sense to you to have an appointment entered in the calendar as well—select this option and tap ***Next*** (3). On the screen below, enter the necessary information to create a calendar event right away. As soon as you create it, your booking request for the resource(s) is created at the same time. For instructions on how to create a calendar appointment with a resource reservation, see the article " [How do I create an appointment with a resource reservation?"](https://churchtools.academy/en/help/churchtools-modules/adding-appointments/how-to-create-an-appointment-with-resource-booking/) [![Screenshot: Select Booking Type](https://churchtools.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Ohne-Termin-oder-mit-Termin-buchen-2-1.png)](https://churchtools.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Ohne-Termin-oder-mit-Termin-buchen-2-1.png) ## 5. Enter booking details If you selected the "No Appointment" booking type, enter the ***title*** (1) of your request, along with a ***subtitle*** (1) and a ***description*** (2). If you are requesting the resource on behalf of someone else, please include ***"On behalf of"*** (3) to select that person. Finally, give a tip ***Perform a transaction to book Resource*** (4) to request the resource. [![Screenshot: Enter booking details and complete the resource request](https://churchtools.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Details-eintragen-und-Ressource-buchen.png)](https://churchtools.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Details-eintragen-und-Ressource-buchen.png) ## 6. Booking Summary If you then view your booking via the *resource list* or *"My Bookings*," you'll see all **the details** of your request as well as the **status of your resource booking**. If the status is " *Requested*," a resource manager is reviewing your request, and you'll be notified as soon as it's been confirmed or denied. For an explanation of the statuses of a resource reservation, see the article [https://churchtools.academy/en/help/churchtools-modules/resources/what-are-resource-statuses/](https://churchtools.academy/en/help/churchtools-modules/resources/what-are-resource-statuses/)[What does the status of a resource reservation indicate?](https://churchtools.academy/en/help/churchtools-modules/resources/what-are-resource-statuses/) [![Screenshot of the booking overview showing the status of the request](https://churchtools.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Uebersicht-der-Buchungsanfrage.png)](https://churchtools.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Uebersicht-der-Buchungsanfrage.png) ## Delete Your Own Booking Request If you don't need the resource after all, open your booking in the booking schedule and ***delete*** (2) it via the ***context menu*** (1) in the status display. [![Screenshot: Delete Your Own Booking Request](https://churchtools.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/BuchungsanfrageBuchung-loeschen-1.png)](https://churchtools.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/BuchungsanfrageBuchung-loeschen-1.png) ## Read more - [How to create an appointment with resource booking?](https://churchtools.academy/en/help/churchtools-modules/adding-appointments/how-to-create-an-appointment-with-resource-booking/) - [What does the status of a resource reservation indicate?](https://churchtools.academy/en/help/churchtools-modules/resources/what-are-resource-statuses/) - [How to filter resource bookings in the app?](https://churchtools.academy/en/help/churchtools-modules/resources/how-to-filter-resource-bookings-in-the-app/) - [How do I create or edit a booking request online?](https://churchtools.academy/en/help/churchtools-modules/request-and-book-resources/how-to-create-a-booking-request/)