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# Set a security deposit on a booking

Set a security deposit when you need to hold refundable money against damage, loss, or another agreed risk.

### Add the deposit requirement

1. Create a booking or select **Edit booking** on an existing booking.
2. Go to the booking's pricing and deposit section.
3. Under **Security Deposit**, choose the required mode. For a set amount, choose **Fixed amount**.
4. Enter the amount.
5. Add a clear note explaining when the deposit is refundable.
6. Review the booking, then save it.

![A booking with a fixed security deposit amount and a refund note](https://1239150628-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F0xEFjtRHcsV7HPwU6C74%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-97d431fdc85f49ebe1b14ff50156d8be8e916060%2F01-set-booking-deposit.jpg?alt=media)

### Check the result

Open the booking's **Security Deposit** tab. Before collection, the status is **Pending collection**. Check the **Required**, **Collected**, **Outstanding**, and **Security deposit held** amounts.

![The Security Deposit tab before payment, showing the required and outstanding amounts](https://1239150628-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F0xEFjtRHcsV7HPwU6C74%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-2a8509478df9cc16b32875d19c1bd78f8959d5bd%2F02-deposit-overview.jpg?alt=media)

The deposit is tracked separately from the booking's rental charges.

### Related guides

* [Request and collect a security deposit](/help/security-deposits/request-and-collect-a-security-deposit.md)
* [Settle a security deposit](/help/security-deposits/settle-a-security-deposit.md)


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