> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.totalcoach.com/athletes/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.totalcoach.com/athletes/welcome-to-totalcoach-athlete/bookings-and-payments/how-to-book-a-lesson.md).
# How to book a lesson
Note: You need to be a signed up client to a TotalCoach coach in order to book a lesson.
Before you can book a lesson you will need to access the coach's booking page which you will find via the coach's **TotalCoach Athlete bookings QR code/booking URL**.
Once you are on the coach's booking page, you will now be able to book a lesson by following these simple steps:
1\. **Select Coach and Location:** Search by Location or Coach then press continue.
2. **Select Service:** Choose a Lesson, Group Lesson, Package of Lessons (paid up front) or a Programme of Lessons (pay as you go).
3. **Choose a date and time** for your lesson then tap **Confirm time** and press **Continue.**
4. Review your **Booking Summary,** then tap **Continue to payment.**
5. Create an account or **Sign in** to **Confirm and Pay.**
6. **Confirm and Pay for your lesson**. Enter your credit card number in the **Payment info** section, tap **Enter your card** then click **Confirm and pay** to secure your lesson booking. There is a 15-minute time limit to complete the transaction. If the time limit expires, it will be necessary to restart the lesson booking process.
7. You will receive a payment confirmation via the app and by email. Inside **TotalCoach Athlete** your new lessons will appear in the **Activity Feed** on your **Home page** and in **Upcoming lessons** on the **Lessons** page.
8. If this is your first time booking a lesson, we recommend completing your profile which can be found by tapping the menu icon on the top right corner of the screen. Tap your name, or tap your profile icon on the top right of your computer screen, then **Profile**. The answers to these questions help your coach understand your sporting history and goals and therefore personalize your lesson.
9. Note: To get the most out of your upcoming lesson and the **TotalCoach Athlete** **Search** functionality we recommend you read the articles: How to Name your Lesson and How to Prepare for Lessons.
on the top right corner of the screen. Tap your name, or tap your profile icon on the top right of your computer screen, then **Profile**. The answers to these questions help your coach understand your sporting history and goals and therefore personalize your lesson.
