# Manage order prep time

You can set and manage your **Normal** and **Busy** prep times directly in Atlas, helping you better align with kitchen operations and improve customer experience.

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#### **Getting Started**

Follow these steps to set up your prep times:

1. **Log in** to your Atlas account.
2. Navigate to:\
   **Settings → Platforms → Automations Tab → Food Preparation Time**
3. Enter your desired:
   * **Normal Prep Time**
   * **Busy Prep Time**\
     \&#xNAN;*(Note: Busy time must be **greater** than the normal prep time.)*
4. Select the appropriate level to apply these settings:
   * **Location level** or
   * **Business level**
5. Click **Save and Sync** to push the prep times to **Uber Eats**.

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#### **Important Notes**

* The **active prep time mode (Normal or Busy)** is controlled from **Prime** — not Atlas.
* Atlas is used **only for configuring and syncing** prep time values.
* **Changing prep time does not require a menu publish**. However, after updating, you **must click “Save and Sync”** for changes to reflect.
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This gives you more flexibility and control over your order flow during peak and non-peak hours.

 Reach out to our support team for further clarification.


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