# How to Require a Minimum Deposit

**Navigation:** Settings → Layaway → Minimum Deposit.

1. Turn on the minimum-deposit requirement.
2. Enter a percentage from 0 through 100.
3. Review the preview showing what would be due on a sample total.
4. Save the settings.

During layaway creation, the required amount is calculated from the order grand total. Choose a percentage large enough to show commitment but reasonable for your customers. Turn the setting off when deposits are not required.