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## Resource: Introduction

## Article: Introduction

## Article Link: https://dev.wix.com/docs/api-reference/business-solutions/bookings/resources/resources-v2/introduction.md

## Article Content:

# About the Resources V2 API

The Resources V2 API allows you to manage the resources businesses need to
offer their services to customers. Resources can include meeting rooms,
equipment, and any other assets that require scheduling and availability
management.

To make a resource bookable for customers, associate it with a resource type. Use the [Resource Types V2 API](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/business-solutions/bookings/resources/resource-types-v2/introduction.md)
to manage these resource types.

For staff management, use the [Staff Members API](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/business-solutions/bookings/staff-members/introduction.md).
Note that Wix Bookings automatically creates and manages a resource for each staff member.
Managing staff through the Resources V2 API can lead to data conflicts.

## Before you begin

It’s important to note the following points before starting to code:

- [Wix Bookings](https://www.wix.com/app-market/web-solution/bookings)
  must be installed on a site before you can use the Resources API.
- Resources are visible only to the business and not to customers when booking a [service](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/business-solutions/bookings/services/services-v2/introduction.md).
- To ensure a resource is bookable and to prevent double bookings, it must be linked to a [resource type](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/business-solutions/bookings/resources/resource-types-v2/introduction.md).
  Customers can book a service only if at least one resource of each required
  type is available during the selected time.
- Each resource has an event [schedule](https://dev.wix.com/docs/sdk/backend-modules/calendar/schedules/introduction.md),
  which contains information about all related [bookings](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/business-solutions/bookings/bookings/about-the-bookings-apis.md).
- Resources linked to staff members can only be managed through the [Staff Members API](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/business-solutions/bookings/staff-members/introduction.md).
  Staff member resources also have a working hour schedule in addition to the event schedule. Learn more about [how Bookings uses the Calendar APIs](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/business-management/calendar/wix-bookings-integration.md).
  The availability of non-staff member resources depends solely on their [location](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/business-management/locations/introduction.md)'s
  business hours.

## Use Cases

- [Create a bookable resource](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/business-solutions/bookings/resources/resources-v2/sample-flows.md#create-a-bookable-resource).

## Terminology

- __Resource__: An asset or entity that a business needs to offer services to
  customers. For example, a specific meeting room or piece of equipment.
- __Resource type__: A classification that links resources to make them
  bookable.
- __Staff member__: An individual providing a service within Wix Bookings.
- __Event schedule__: The schedule containing all sessions during which a
  resource is booked.
- __Working hour schedule__: Specifies when a resource, associated with a staff
  member, is available for bookings.
- __Location__: A physical site where a resource can be booked.

For a comprehensive glossary of Wix Bookings terms, see [Terminology](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/business-solutions/bookings/terminology.md).

## See also

- Related APIs:
  - [Services V2](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/business-solutions/bookings/services/services-v2/introduction.md)
  - [Resource Types V2](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/business-solutions/bookings/resources/resource-types-v2/introduction.md)
  - [Staff Members](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/business-solutions/bookings/staff-members/introduction.md)  
  - [Locations API](https://dev.wix.com/docs/rest/business-management/locations/introduction.md)
- How business owners can:
  - [Manage their resources](https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-bookings-managing-your-resources).
  - [Manage their staff](https://support.wix.com/en/managing-your-staff).

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