Create your first location

Everything in Pedestal — stations, printers, inventory, orders — belongs to a location. Your first location is created for you when your account is provisioned, so your job is to review and configure it rather than create it from scratch. Additional locations are provisioned by Pedestal or your dealer.

Before you start

Log in as an owner or admin.
Know the location's address, receipt header details, and which features (tables, kitchen printing) it needs.

Steps

Open Operations → Location Setup — This page holds per-location configuration for the location you're working in.
Check the location switcher — The switcher in the top bar shows which location you're configuring. With one location it's already selected.
Review receipt options — Set the business name, address, and footer text customers see on printed receipts.
Review location features — Table service locations can enable the Table Map; retail locations manage label printing under Label Management.

Common mistakes

Configuring devices or printers while the wrong location is selected in the location switcher.
Expecting to self-create a second location — extra locations are provisioned for you, so request them rather than hunting for a button.

Troubleshooting

Location Setup shows no location or access denied.

Your role may not include location management. An owner can update your role under Team.

When to contact support

You're opening a second location and need it added to your account.
Your location's core details (name, vertical/business type) are wrong.