Getting Started

Learn the basics

11 articles in this collection
Written by Taylor Jacobson, Margarida Penedos, and Najwat Rehman

How does it work?

What happens during a Focusmate session? (Do's & Don'ts)

The idea here is to be friendly, set goals and communicate to help you both stay accountable for your work.

Written by Taylor Jacobson
Updated over a week ago

Can I talk/chat with my co-working partner?

Written by Taylor Jacobson
Updated over a week ago

How do I prepare for a session?

Written by Margarida Penedos
Updated over a week ago

Booking & Sessions

How do I book a Focusmate session?

Two convenient ways to book your sessions starting every 15 minutes.

Written by Margarida Penedos
Updated over a week ago

How do I join a session once it has been scheduled?

Written by Margarida Penedos
Updated over a week ago

How do we match you with a partner?

Will I get matched with the person I "select" on the calendar?

Written by Najwat Rehman
Updated over a week ago

What if I don’t get a match or my partner doesn't show?

99% of the time you'll get a partner if you book at least a few minutes before -- so go book that session :)

Written by Margarida Penedos
Updated over a week ago

What if I have to cancel a session?

Sometimes life happens, we know. All we ask is that you reach out and let your partner know before canceling, it makes everyone feel better.

Written by Margarida Penedos
Updated over a week ago

Do I need to keep the video and audio turned on for the entire session?

Written by Margarida Penedos
Updated over a week ago

Overview of the Video Experience

Get familiar with the elements of the Focusmate session experience

Written by Taylor Jacobson
Updated over a week ago

Setup & Requirements

What do I need to start using Focusmate?

Do I need to download another video call app or specific software?

Written by Margarida Penedos
Updated over a week ago