> 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/get-started/adding-your-first-service-staff.md). # Adding your first Service/Staff How to add the first service and staff member you need before you can book appointments. Before you can book your first appointment, you need at least one service and one staff member in SimpleSpa. ## Adding a service When you first sign up for SimpleSpa, a wizard prompts you to add a service. If you don't see the wizard, see [Managing Services](/simplespa-documentation/daily-operations/services/managing-services.md) to add a service to your account. If you go to the **Appointments** page before adding any services, you'll see the prompt below when you try to select an available time slot.

Prompt in Appointments page if no services have been added to your SimpleSpa account

## Adding staff After you add a service, you need at least one staff member (provider) before you can make your first booking on the **Appointments** page. See [Managing Staff](/simplespa-documentation/daily-operations/staff/managing-staff.md) to add staff to your account. If you go to the **Appointments** page without any staff, SimpleSpa prompts you to add a staff member before you can start. {% hint style="info" %} Staff need assigned service categories (specialties) before those services can be booked online. See [Assigning Specialties](/simplespa-documentation/daily-operations/staff/assigning-specialties.md). {% endhint %}

Prompt in Appointments page if no staff has been added to your SimpleSpa account

## Related * [Creating your first Appointment](/simplespa-documentation/get-started/creating-your-first-appointment.md)