By enabling the “Text inputs” plugin, you can collect extra information from guests during checkout — such as meeting room names, internal PO numbers, delivery instructions, or other custom details.
This gives you more control and clarity when processing hospitality orders.
Step-by-step guide:
Step 1: In the admin panel, click on “Settings” in the left-hand menu.
Step 2: Select “Modules” from the available features.
Step 3: Choose the Hospitality module you want to add order details to.
Step 4: Click the “Plugin” button located in the banner just below the module name.
Step 5: Find the plugin named “Text input” and toggle it ON to activate it.
Step 6: Click “Edit”, then press “+ New text input” to create your custom field.
Step 7: Choose the input type:
Text field – for open answers (e.g. meeting room, PO number)
Options – for predefined choices the guest can select from
Step 8: Add a Title and an optional Subtitle to explain what the field is for.
Step 9: For billing modules, select the correct Data Key to link the field to internal systems.
Select an internal description of the text input for data analysis.
If you can’t find the correct data key please reach out to Kanpla Support.
Step 10: Decide whether the field should be Required or Optional.
Step 11: Choose the locations and specific user groups where this input should be active.
Step 12: Click “OK” to confirm.
Step 13: Press “Save” in the top-right corner to apply your changes.
Want to See It in Action?
Watch this short intro video for a full walkthrough: