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# Raise a move request for a space change

# Raise a move request for a space change {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read

Create a move request to relocate to another space. Specify why you want to move and
when you want to move. You can select a space that is located in your current building or at
a different building. You can also select a desk directly on the floor map.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_wsd_core.workplace_user

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSelf-ServiceEmployee Center.
2. On the Employee Center landing homepage, select the Workplace ServicesSite safety.
3. Select Request a desk change.
4. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Requested for | Option to specify the user for whom you are requesting the space arrangement. If a workplace profile is defined for the requester, the Building, Floor, and the Space fields are filled in automatically. |
   | Select a move reason | Reason for moving from the current location. Select from the list of available reasons. |
   | Date and time requested by | Date and time of the request for the service. |
   | Urgency | Select the Urgency of the desk change request |
   | Impact | Select the Impact of the unavailability of the service. |
   | Moving from? ||
   | Fine the space on a floor map | Option to directly select the current space on the floor map. |
   | Building | Building in which the current desk is located. |
   | Floor | Floor on which the current desk is located. |
   | Space | Space in which the current desk is located. |
   | Moving to? ||
   | Fine the space on a floor map | Option to directly select the current space on the floor map. If employees have a permanent assignment in their workplace profile, the employee names are displayed on the map for a selected space. For more information, see [Display permanent seat assignments on floor maps](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/U5a6RkB8QE8B8N13x7VUEw "Display permanent space assignments along with employee names on maps."). |
   | Building | Building in which the target desk is located. |
   | Floor | Floor on which the target desk is located. |
   | Space | Space in which the target desk is located. |
   | What should be moved? | Workplace service Items that can be moved from the current desk to the new target desk. |
   | Anything else we should note? | Extra information regarding the move request. |
   | Add attachment | Attached files that support the move request if required. |
   [Table 1. Request a desk change form]

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5. Click Submit.

## Result

The move request is submitted.

If the state of the move request is Closed complete, it means that the move request has been completed successfully. If the state is set to Closed incomplete, it means that
the move request could not be completed due to various reasons. You can raise another request if required.  
Depending on your platform, do one of the following to view your requests:

* On the Workplace Service Portal, go to the Requests tab to view your requests and reservations.
* On the Now Mobile app's navigation bar, tap For Me and scroll down to the My Request section to view your requests.
* In the virtual agent chat, type your question or select Show Me Everything to select from a list of available options.
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If you want to cancel a request, Click Cancel Request. When the request is resolved, select Accept or Reject.
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