> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://guides.seenmarkets.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to choose your booth

> Exactly how to pick your booth when self-selection is enabled

## When you can choose

Booth self-selection is only available when:

1. The **host has enabled it** for the market.
2. You are **approved** (pending/waitlisted vendors can't select).

If the host doesn't enable self-selection, they assign your booth manually and you'll see the assignment in your market details.

## How to pick your booth

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the market">
    **App:** Go to the Schedule tab → tap the market. You'll see a **Choose booth** button.
    **Web:** Go to your vendor dashboard → open the market.
  </Step>

  <Step title="View the booth map">
    The interactive map shows all booths:

    * **Available** — open for you to select.
    * **Reserved** — someone else is holding it (time-limited).
    * **Taken** — already assigned.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a booth">
    Tap the booth you want.

    * **Free booth:** Confirm your selection. The booth is assigned immediately.
    * **Paid booth:** You go to **Stripe checkout**. The booth is reserved with a time-limited hold while you pay. Complete checkout to confirm.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Time-limited holds

When you select a paid booth, it's held for you for a limited time (set by the host). If you don't complete checkout before the hold expires, the booth becomes available again. So don't wait too long after selecting.

## Adding another booth

Some hosts allow vendors to have multiple booths. If so, you'll see an **Add another booth** option after your first selection.

## Tips

* Pick your booth as soon as it opens — popular spots go fast.
* Check the booth map before selecting to see where entrances, exits, and other vendors are.
* If you need a specific spot (corner, near power, etc.), message the host to ask before selecting.