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# Activate your Simple Scheduler with Reserve with Google

> Set up Reserve with Google for your Simple Scheduler so customers can book directly from Google Maps.

Reserve with Google (RWG) lets customers book your services directly from your Google Maps listing. Once activated, a **Book Online** button appears on your Google Maps profile within 24 hours.

## Prerequisites

* Simple Scheduler must be set up and active
* Each service type must have a description configured

## Set up service type descriptions

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Simple Scheduler settings">
    Go to the Simple Scheduler settings in your Avoca Dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add descriptions for each service type">
    Navigate to the **Service Types** tab. Fill out a description for each service type.

    <Tip>Click **Use default description** to auto-generate a description. You can also write a custom one that follows the guidelines shown in the tooltip.</Tip>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Enable Reserve with Google

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the Reserve with Google tab">
    In Simple Scheduler settings, click the **Reserve with Google** tab.

    <Note>You will see a warning if any service types are missing descriptions from the previous step.</Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a location">
    Click **Add location**. Repeat the following steps for each location you want to enable.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your business details">
    Fill out the **Business Name** and **Address** exactly as they appear on Google Maps.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Validate your information">
    Click **Validate** and apply any suggested corrections if applicable.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify the Google Maps listing">
    Click the link to your business in Google Maps and confirm it is the correct listing.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy the location coordinates">
    In Google Maps, right-click on your business location pin. The coordinates appear as the top item in the menu. Click the coordinates to copy them to your clipboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Paste the coordinates">
    Go back to the Simple Scheduler page and paste the coordinates into the modal.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save the location">
    Click **Confirm & Save**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable RWG Status">
    Click the toggle to enable **RWG Status**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

The **Book Online** button should appear on your Google Maps listing within 24 hours.