# Table merging

> Combine tables for a large party and split them again afterwards.

Source: https://sofra.tablixai.com/docs/table-merging

Section: Run service

Join tables into one unit when a large party arrives. Go to **Floor & Tables → Table Merges**.

> **Available on Basic and above:** Table merging is available from Basic and needs the right to see all tables (managers).

## Merging tables

1. **Choose a primary table.** The primary keeps the order. It can be mid-service because you are extending its party.
2. **Choose the tables to add.** Select at least one other table.
3. **Confirm.** Sofra checks every table is in this branch, not already merged, not blocked, has no open order (other than the primary’s) and is not booked by a reservation in the next 90 minutes. The combined capacity is the sum of the seats.

You can link a merge to a reservation and add notes.

## Splitting

Splitting returns the tables to individual use. If any table in the merge has an open order, you must choose which table **keeps the orders**; every open order is moved there so none is left on a table that has been released. Without that choice the split is refused and the open orders are listed.