# Setup a room resource

## 1. Login to Microsoft 365 Admin Center

Go to <https://admin.microsoft.com> and login with an administrator account.

![Microsoft Admin Center Login](https://2978719120-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2FbpP2hYI1Myy7hMs_%2F-MXhmC7L8XIcUxQkbml2%2F-MXhnIwm8guNu9Q2FGR4%2F1.jpg?alt=media\&token=0cbfbc80-dd1e-466a-aab5-60eb27eb3e50)

## 2. Access **Rooms** & Equipment and Add a New Resource

1. Choose "Rooms & equipment" in the "Resources" menu from the left sidebar
2. Select "Add resource"

![Rooms & equipment page](https://2978719120-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2FbpP2hYI1Myy7hMs_%2F-MXhmC7L8XIcUxQkbml2%2F-MXhoqAhhf_4WJe0VFkm%2F2.jpg?alt=media\&token=c1ae4b41-da65-4b47-a075-77e682a2afcb)

## 3. Add a New Resource

1. Enter the required resource's Name
2. Enter the required resource's Email
3. Enter optional fields, such as Capacity, Location and Phone number
4. Press "Save"

![Add a new resource](https://2978719120-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2FbpP2hYI1Myy7hMs_%2F-MXhmC7L8XIcUxQkbml2%2F-MXhpOCRLl6tQk9zYghY%2F3.jpg?alt=media\&token=0fd19517-4191-424c-8942-4ed241aef84b)

## 4. Check Booking Options

After the new resource has been created, press "Edit booking options"

![Resource created](https://2978719120-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2FbpP2hYI1Myy7hMs_%2F-MXhmC7L8XIcUxQkbml2%2F-MXhpfMt1mHzoSFSwegX%2F4.jpg?alt=media\&token=4e2ca231-858a-4b69-90ee-538a51528ab4)

Check that the "Auto accept meeting requests" option is selected. This will ensure the proper functioning of the Room resource

![Auto accept meeting requests](https://2978719120-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2FbpP2hYI1Myy7hMs_%2F-MXhmC7L8XIcUxQkbml2%2F-MXhq2OjSROnDYC1l1IM%2F5.jpg?alt=media\&token=81e88a01-f5c7-489e-975a-457311f9e264)

## 5. Set a Room Password

From the left sidebar:

1. Select Users > Active Users&#x20;
2. Find the newly created room resource and press the key icon ("Reset password")

![Reset password (1)](https://2978719120-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2FbpP2hYI1Myy7hMs_%2F-MXhmC7L8XIcUxQkbml2%2F-MXhqhIlW6vPAQxpImP8%2F6.jpg?alt=media\&token=56a1b549-a03a-4387-a134-03f4a4a49a7a)

1. Set a room password
2. Check that, "Require this user to change their password when they first sign in" option is not selected
3. Press "Reset password"

![Reset password (2)](https://2978719120-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2FbpP2hYI1Myy7hMs_%2F-MXhmC7L8XIcUxQkbml2%2F-MXhr3ZkPxciBwmXjszG%2F7.jpg?alt=media\&token=ae48d186-d52f-46ac-957f-aca2907d07d0)

When the password has been reset, you can choose to close or to email the sign-in info to your email. In this case:

1. Check the "Email the sign-in info to me" option
2. Add your email or multiple emails (divided by ";")
3. Press "Send email and close"

![Send sign-in details](https://2978719120-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M2FbpP2hYI1Myy7hMs_%2F-MXhmC7L8XIcUxQkbml2%2F-MXhrd798lbCu1Dn7kwT%2F8.jpg?alt=media\&token=42749410-59c3-4fab-be36-a43fc95ff13a)