> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.simplespa.net/simplespa-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.simplespa.net/simplespa-documentation/daily-operations/staff/managing-staff.md).

# Managing Staff

Add, edit and export staff members on the Staff page.

This page shows you how to add, edit and export your staff/providers.

To manage your staff, click **Staff** in the left menu. This opens the **Staff** page.

<figure><img src="https://695085455-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fa9tSKQ7Cexg8YEba5Evb%2Fuploads%2FKEfdIgyLzLWtIrQn2nHA%2FScreenshot%202024-07-04%20at%2011.22.49%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=c963a9f0-b7a0-48c2-85db-623de25c7ff0" alt=""><figcaption><p>The Staff page</p></figcaption></figure>

## Adding Staff

When you add a staff member, you can set their information in the system, including:

* Working slots
* Flat-rate commissions and hourly service rate
* Preferences, such as whether they receive appointment notifications, whether they are visible online, and whether their calendar is hidden on the **Appointments** page

Click the **Add Staff** ![](https://695085455-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fa9tSKQ7Cexg8YEba5Evb%2Fuploads%2FRRY876oJpkTmCd43tloM%2FAdd%20Staff.webp?alt=media\&token=a69a1432-d40f-4ba1-b7c9-ae266d156240) button to set the general settings for this provider.

<figure><img src="https://695085455-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fa9tSKQ7Cexg8YEba5Evb%2Fuploads%2FzAM3PGeEQ1YNN3Nd1l9v%2FScreenshot%202024-07-04%20at%2011.23.39%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=72fb9bef-b537-45fc-a9ff-2c7eff2aa877" alt=""><figcaption><p>The Add Staff prompt in SimpleSpa</p></figcaption></figure>

## Editing Staff

Once a staff member/provider appears in the list, click the pencil button ![](https://695085455-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fa9tSKQ7Cexg8YEba5Evb%2Fuploads%2FV2Kz8ikPSV9jF39UMlBG%2FPencil%20Button.webp?alt=media\&token=3bfebd07-4b7f-4c4f-8d01-77b728a1fc8f) to edit them. You can edit any of the fields described in [Fields and Settings](/simplespa-documentation/daily-operations/staff/fields-and-settings.md).

<figure><img src="https://695085455-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fa9tSKQ7Cexg8YEba5Evb%2Fuploads%2Fez7RlEyxCKZQkWnN8IO2%2FScreenshot%202024-07-04%20at%2011.28.15%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=2b9ead79-8042-4f94-b431-2dfce2ec2ea1" alt=""><figcaption><p>The Edit Staff prompt in SimpleSpa</p></figcaption></figure>

## Exporting Staff

To export your staff, click the dropdown next to the **+Staff** button.

<figure><img src="https://695085455-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fa9tSKQ7Cexg8YEba5Evb%2Fuploads%2FAJKyUWnF5GkX4KXZkFxh%2FScreenshot%202024-07-04%20at%2011.26.28%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=c2948ff4-206c-4e62-98e6-5938582d001c" alt=""><figcaption><p>This exports a staff list with their basic contact information &#x26; assigned service categories</p></figcaption></figure>

## Related

* [Fields and Settings](/simplespa-documentation/daily-operations/staff/fields-and-settings.md)
* [Assigning Specialties](/simplespa-documentation/daily-operations/staff/assigning-specialties.md)
* [Staff Login](/simplespa-documentation/daily-operations/staff/staff-login.md)
