---
title: "Setting Up 8x8 Spaces"
slug: "setting-up-8x8-spaces"
updated: 2026-05-11T09:28:45Z
published: 2026-05-21T21:28:43Z
canonical: "help.8x8.com/setting-up-8x8-spaces"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.8x8.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Setting Up 8x8 Spaces

## Objective

Setting up 8x8 Spaces for your organization.

## Applies To

- 8x8 Spaces
- Admin Console

## Procedure

### Set Up 8x8 Spaces

1. Log in to your [**8x8 Application Panel**](http://apps.8x8.com).
2. Select **Meetings**.
3. Select **Spaces**.
4. Select **Add new space**.
5. Fill out the necessary fields:
  - Connect a calendar
  - Name
  - Select a calendar resource
  - Country
  - Location
6. Select **Save**.
7. Make note of the Pairing code.

> [!NOTE]
> Note:
> 
> Refer to your respective calendar app or vendor documentation for more information on calendar resources. For your convenience:
> 
> - **Microsoft**: [How to Create and Manage Room Mailbox for Exchange 2019 users](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/exchange/recipients/room-mailboxes?view=exchserver-2019)
> - **Cronofy**:
>   - [Configuration Requirements for Office 365 and Exchange users](https://docs.cronofy.com/calendar-admins/enterprise-connect-office365-exchange/)
>   - [Configure Calendar Resources and Room Lists](https://docs.cronofy.com/calendar-admins/enterprise-connect-office365-exchange/resources-room-lists/)
>   - [Configure Full Mailbox Access](https://docs.cronofy.com/calendar-admins/faqs/full-mailbox-access/)
> 
> **If you require additional information on how to set up your calendar app, contact your IT administrator and call your calendar IT vendor, or support team.**

### Configure an 8x8 Spaces System

After configuring the appropriate hardware, administrators should:

1. Install the appropriate 8x8 Spaces application for your conference room computer (**Desktop app**) and in-room controller (**Mobile app**) from [Download 8x8 Spaces](/support/docs/download-8x8-spaces).
2. Go to the 8x8 Spaces system and open [https://spot.8x8.vc/spot](https://spot.8x8.vc/spot).
3. Enter the activation code.
4. Pair the Space with the iPad controller.
5. Select the appropriate audio and video devices.