--- title: Desk Allocation description: Use Desk Allocation in Clearooms to assign desks to specific users or teams, and set advanced allocations for part-time or hybrid workers on selected days. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledgebase.clearooms.com/desk-allocation#main-content) ![Colour Transparent](https://knowledgebase.clearooms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Colour%20Transparent.png?width=1672&height=313&name=Colour%20Transparent.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://2feg9n.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2LEUbrOfJTIe01qcEQusU5w) [Contact us](https://2feg9n.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2LEUbrOfJTIe01qcEQusU5w) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledge Base](https://knowledgebase.clearooms.com/?hsLang=en-gb) 2. [General](https://knowledgebase.clearooms.com/general?hsLang=en-gb) 3. [Desks](https://knowledgebase.clearooms.com/general?hsLang=en-gb#desks) # Desk Allocation ## Control Desk Access and Availability with Allocation Settings #### Clearooms can restrict booking access to desks based on Teams or Users. Here are the steps to set this up. Advanced allocation allows you to allocate desks to multiple users or teams and allocate for certain days of the week for part time workers and hybrid staff. #### **Allocate Desks to Teams and Users** 1. **Method 1** 1. From Settings \> **[Desk Allocation](https://portal.clearooms.com/settings/hot-desks/allocation)** search a desk and allocate using the drop down options in the Teams and Users fields. **This form auto saves** 2. **Method 2** 1. [Go to Settings, select **“Offices,”** and then choose **“Edit Office Plan.”**](https://portal.clearooms.com/settings/account/offices) . Then click on any Blue Desk icon. 2. Scroll to the Team or User Allocation field and search for the Team or User to allocate the desk to. #### **Turn on Team/User Booking Restrictions** 1. From** [Settings \> HotDesks \> Rules](https://portal.clearooms.com/settings/hot-desks/desk-limits)** scroll to Allocation Rules  2. 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