Quick Start Guide#

Get your rental business up and running on RecSystems in just 15 minutes. This guide walks you through the essential setup to start accepting bookings.

Before You Begin#

You'll need:

• Your business information (name, address, contact details)
• At least one rental item to add
• A few minutes of uninterrupted time

Step 1: Complete Your Business Profile (3 min)#

Your business profile appears on your booking website and customer communications.

1. Go to Account → Account Info in the navbar
2. Fill in your Business Information:
   • Business name
   • Address
   • Phone number
   • Email address
3. Click Save

Tip: Add your logo too — it makes your booking page look professional.

Step 2: Add Your First Fleet (3 min)#

Fleets help you organize similar rental items together.

1. Go to Account → Fleets in the navbar
2. Click + New Fleet
3. Enter a name for your fleet (e.g., Pontoon Boats or Golf Carts)
4. Add a brief description
5. Click Create Fleet

Step 3: Add a Rental Unit (5 min)#

Now add at least one rental item to your fleet.

1. From your fleet page, click + Add Unit
2. Fill in the basic details:
   • Name: Give it a unique name customers will see (e.g., 22ft Party Pontoon)
   • Description: Highlight key features and what makes it great
3. Add photos (at least one — more is better!)
4. Set the Base Price for your most common rental duration
5. Click Save

Tip: You can always add more details later. For now, focus on the basics.

Step 4: Set Your Schedule (3 min)#

Tell RecSystems when this unit is available.

Recommended: Go to Account → Timeslots → Guided Wizard, describe your rental day (hours, durations, prices), and let Rex build your schedule. See the Timeslot Wizard guide.

Or set up manually:

1. From your unit page, click Availability
2. Choose your rental schedule:
   • Hourly: Customers book by the hour
   • Half-day: Morning or afternoon slots
   • Full-day: All-day rentals
   • Multi-day: Overnight or longer rentals
3. Set your operating hours
4. Click Save

Step 5: Test Your Booking Page (1 min)#

See what your customers will experience.

1. Click View in the top navigation bar to open your booking engine
2. Your booking page opens in a new tab
3. Try searching for available dates
4. Walk through the booking flow (you can cancel the test booking later)

🎉 You're Ready!#

Congratulations! You now have a working booking system. Customers can:

• View your inventory
• Check availability
• Make reservations
• Pay online

What's Next?#

Now that the basics are set up, consider:

Essential Next Steps#

• Add more units — Build out your full inventory
• Set up payments — Connect your bank account to receive payouts
• Configure pricing — Fine-tune your rates

Customize Your Experience#

• Add your logo and colors — Brand your booking page
• Set up email templates — Customize customer communications
• Create add-ons — Offer extras like coolers or insurance

Advanced Features#

• Dynamic pricing — Charge more on weekends and holidays
• Multiple locations — Set up additional pickup points
• Team access — Add staff members

Need Help?#

Stuck on any step? We're here to help:

• Email: [email protected]
• Troubleshooting Guide: Common issues and fixes