---
title: "Booking a Device on Labstep"
description: "Step-by-step guide on how to make, amend and cancel a booking"
url: https://help.labstep.com/en/articles/5541386-booking-a-device-on-labstep
collection: "Instruments & Devices"
updated: 2026-02-24
language: en
---

# Booking a Device on Labstep

Step-by-step guide on how to make, amend and cancel a booking

Booking a device makes it easier to keep track of who uses what and when. This way you won't have to worry about waiting for your turn– just book it in advance!

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# **Making a booking:**

1.  Navigate to the 'Instruments & Devices' page
    
2.  Click on the device you wish to book
    
3.  Select a date and time of your choice
    
4.  Click on 'Done' to confirm your booking
    

**_Labstep team tip:_** _You can book far ahead in the future, just don't forget about your booking! When you click on a device, you will also be able to see when your collaborators have booked it._

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/699dc51d2188da0fb351700e/20260224154055_9417.gif)

# **Amending a booking:**

1.  Navigate to the 'Instruments & Devices' page
    
2.  Click on the device you've booked
    
3.  Click on your booking
    
4.  Amend it accordingly
    
5.  Click on 'Done' to confirm any changes made
    

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/699dc51d2188da0fb351700e/20260224154054_9868.gif)

# **Adding a description:**

1.  Navigate to the 'Instruments & Devices' page
    
2.  Click on the device you've booked
    
3.  Click on your booking
    
4.  Add a description
    
5.  Click on 'Done' to confirm any changes made
    

**_Labstep team tip:_** _You may want to inform your collaborators of why you're using this device. You can easily do this by adding a description to your booking._

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/699dc51d2188da0fb351700e/20260224154053_9175.gif)

# **Cancelling a booking:**

1.  Navigate to the 'Instruments & Devices' page
    
2.  Click on the device you've booked
    
3.  Click on your booking
    
4.  Click on 'Cancel Booking'
    

**_Labstep team tip:_** _Please note that if you have cancelled your booking by mistake, you will have to make a booking again._

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/699dc51d2188da0fb351700e/20260224154053_7019.gif)

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**_Still need help?_**

_Contact us_ [_here_](mailto:info@labstep.com) _or start a conversation with a member of our team using our in-app chat._