• Connect with WhatsApp Business App

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• Add Custom Icons in the Events

  Add custom icons for different events.Featured

• Create Availability in Cal ID

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• Enable Captcha on Booking Page

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• Cal ID to Zoom Integration

  Adding Zoom as the Meeting Location for the Event Type To install Zoom and add it as the meeting location for your event type, you need to follow these steps: First, you need to visit the Cal ID App store. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/f/1/c/6f1c2c7b8034d000/imageh3aq02.png =1185x615) 2. Search for Zoom and click on details. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/f/1/c/6f1c2c7b8034d000/image1tgyzip.png =1185x615)Popular

• Integrate WhatsApp Business

  How to integrate  with Cal ID?  Cal ID and WhatsApp integration lets you trigger notification and reminder via you own business number.  Step 1: Log in to Cal ID. Go to Apps Section Search for WhatsApp Business and install it. Select Account Type - Choose whether to install on: Personal account (for individual use) Team account (for team collaboration) (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/websiPopular

• Round-Robin Scheduling

  Cal ID round robin scheduling creates a team event type with a pool of users, automatically assigning upcoming bookings to the next available host in rotation based on their calendars, skipping busy ones for even distribution. This balances workloads for members of the team. Underlying Mechanism Round robin in Cal ID evenly distributes team bookings by first computing the union of available slots across all hosts, then assigning to the highest-priorityPopular

• Create New WhatsApp Business Account

  To Create a New WhatsApp Business Account: Select "Create a business portfolio" and "Create a WhatsApp Business account" in the respective field. Complete the Setup - Fill all required fields and save Once Created: Your WhatsApp Business account will be ready. You can now connect it with Cal ID, refer Connect with WhatsApp Business Connect with WhatsApp Business App (https://help.onehash.ai/en/article/connect-with-whatsapp-busiSome readers

• Embed Meeting Scheduling Link

  Embedding your Cal ID scheduling link directly into your website allows your clients to book meetings without ever leaving your page. This seamless integration increases conversions and saves you from the "back-and-forth" of traditional email scheduling. Using the Embed feature transforms your website from a static page into an interactive booking engine. Here is why it’s a game-changer: Seamless User Experience: Clients can book without ever leaving yoSome readers

• Connect Apple Calendar with Cal ID

  Go to Cal ID's App store and click on Details under the Apple Calendar card. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/f/1/c/6f1c2c7b8034d000/image1y96mf.png =1185x615) Click on the Install button or, if you already have an Apple Calendar connection, click on Install button. In the Apple Calendar connection setup page, click on the link and sign in to your Apple ID.Some readers

• How to Get Your Cal ID API Key?

  The Cal ID API Key is a secure credential used to connect your scheduling data with external applications, custom websites, or our API documentation. It allows different software systems to communicate with your Cal ID account safely. Log in to your Cal ID account. Click on the Settings Scroll down the left-hand sidebar menu until you see the Developer category. Click API Keys to openFew readers

• Install First App on Cal ID

  Head over to the Apps page, where you'll find our app store. We suggest firstly adding a calendar integration, then optionally a video conferencing platform, and then try out the other apps. Find the app you'd like to install, and either click Install in the right of that app's card to add it right away, or click on the app's card to view more details. In the details page you can read more about each app, then click Install to add it to your account. (https://storage.crisp.chat/Few readers

• How to Set Up Event Type to Receive Payments?

  Set up an event type to receive payments Cal ID provides Razorpay/ Stripe/ Paypal to allow you to receive payments when someone books your paid event type. To start taking payments, please follow these steps: Go to the Cal ID app store Search for Stripe (Payment gateway) (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/f/1/c/6f1c2c7b8034d000/imageuer4et.png =1190x615) Click install. Proceed through to connect your sFew readers

• Integrate Cal ID with Razorpay

  Cal ID integration with Razorpay allows you to accept payments while users book your events. When someone selects your event, they must pay the amount to confirm the booking. Once the payment is successful, the meeting is automatically scheduled. You can also set refund rules and payment amounts for each event type. To start taking payments, please follow these steps: GFew readers

• Workflows Setup to Cal ID

  Workflows allow you to automate notifications and reminders. A workflow can be attached to different event types, has one specific trigger event, and can have several action steps. For example, you can use workflows for sending Email or SMS or WhatsApp reminders before an event starts to the person who booked the meeting to avoid no-shows. Workflows can also be used for sending follow-up Emails or SMS or WhatsApp messages to the attendee after a meeting ends. That could be a feedback survey, prFew readers

• How to Split Full Name into First Name and Last Name on Public Booking Page?

  By default, Cal ID booking page has a fullname text input field for the scheduler to put their name in. This usually works just fine for most people. However, at times, it is preferable to take the firstname and lastname of the scheduler as separate inputs in the booking form. Cal ID provides the option to split the fullname input field in the booking form into firstname and lastname. To do that, you can do the following: Head to the event type where you wish to split the fullname into firstnFew readers

• How to Hide and Prefill Booking Questions?

  In Cal ID, you can streamline the booking experience by pre-filling information you already know about your client or hiding specific fields that are only meant for internal tracking (like referral sources or Lead IDs). This ensures your calendar stays organized while keeping the booking form short and friction-free. Login to your Cal ID account. Navigate to the Event Types tab in the leftFew readers

• Setting Necessary Permission for Google Calendar Integration

  Google Calendar Permission Setting Cal ID integrates seamlessly with your Google Calendar. This integration allows Cal ID to create events, view your schedule, and avoid conflicts, ensuring a smooth and efficient booking experience for everyone involved. However, to achieve this level of synchronization, Cal ID needs certain permissions from Google Calendar. You should follow this link asFew readers

• How to Get Notified on Slack When an Event is Booked?

  Stay on top of your schedule by getting instant alerts where you already work. By connecting Cal ID to Slack via Zapier, Pabbly, Make or ViaSocket  you can stop checking your email and get notified the moment a booking happens. Why use this? Instant Alerts: Know immediately when a new client books you. Team Sync: Send notifications to a shared channel so your team stays updated. All-in-One Place: Track new bookinFew readers

• Cal ID API Integration

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• Quick Actions Using Command Bar

  Shortcuts or Command Bar Quick Actions A command bar is an easy-to-use search bar that provides quick access to all your website’s or app’s essential tasks and content. You can simply press ⌘+K on Mac or Ctrl+K on windows/ Linux to bring up the command window. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/f/1/c/6f1c2c7b8034d000/image1vu1b93.png =1152x615) From here, simply search what you're looking for! Here's a categorized list of all the pages you can quickly vFew readers

• How to Schedule a Meeting through Cal ID?

  Scheduling meeting is a simple process of picking a time and securing your spot on the calendar. Open the Cal ID URL shared with you (e.g., cal.id/username). You will see all available Event Types (such as "Consultation," "Discovery Call,"Few readers

• Cal ID Glossary

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• How to Find and Share Your Cal ID URL?

  Your Cal ID URL is your personal booking link. It is the address you share with others so they can view your availability and schedule meetings with you. Log in to your Cal ID account. On the Home tab, find the Let's get you started! checklist. Click the button labeled Share your Cal ID. A pop-up window will appear showing your link. Click Copy to save the link or choose a social platform (like LinkedIn, WhatsApp, or TwitFew readers

• Lock Timezone On Booking Page

  In Cal ID, the Lock timezone on booking page feature is an essential setting for events that happen at a specific physical location or for webinars tied to a fixed broadcast time. It prevents the booking page from automatically detecting and switching to the guest's local timezone. Typically, scheduling platforms automatically translate your availability into the booker's local time. Enabling this feature stops that translation and keeps theFew readers

• Managed Events

  Team admins now have the ability to manage event-types for their members, to facilitate creating common event-types for all members and managing them from one place. A managed event-type comes with certain fields locked by the team admin, and certain fields open to be modified by the team members receiving the managed event. Please take into account that Managed Events v2 do not support Webhooks and Apps. Subsequent releases of this feature will tackle them. Creation Be sure to be a team admFew readers

• Hide Calendar Event details on Shared Calendars

  In Cal ID, the Hide calendar event details on shared calendars feature is a vital privacy tool for professionals who work in collaborative or team environments. It allows you to maintain transparency about your availability while keeping the sensitive "who, what, and why" of your meetings strictly confidential on shared platforms. Protect Client Confidentiality: If your calendar is shared with a team or an assistant, tFew readers

• Dynamic Group Links

  In Cal ID, Dynamic Group Links are a revolutionary way to schedule meetings with multiple people on the fly without ever having to create a formal "Team" or a pre-defined event type. Traditional group scheduling requires you to set up a "Collective Event" in your dashboard first. Dynamic Group Links bypass this entirely by allowing you to create a collective booking link just by editing a URL. To create a group link instantFew readers

• Limit total Booking Duration

  In Cal ID, the Limit total booking duration feature provides high-level control over how much of your total time can be occupied by a specific event type. This setting is designed to prevent a single type of meeting from consuming your entire work week. This feature is located in the Limits tab and allows you to set a "time budget" for your bookings. Burnout Prevention: Ensure you aren't spending 40 hours a week onFew readers

• Delete the Event Type

  In Cal ID, the Delete tool allows you to permanently remove a meeting link that you no longer need. It is a simple way to keep your dashboard clean and ensure no one books a retired service. Deleting an event type removes it from your list and immediately disables the public booking link. Clean your workspace: Remove old or "test" events so you can find your active links quickly. *Stop new bookingsFew readers

• Collective Events

  Collective event types are ideal when the booker needs to book a meeting with several team members at one time. With Cal ID Teams, you can easily create a team event type and select collective scheduling as the scheduling type. You can then pick exactly which team members should co-host this event type collectively. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/f/1/c/6f1c2c7b8034d000/image125j8n1.png =1175x615) Cal ID then evaluates availability on the basis of each member’s availFew readers

• Allow Booking through Rescheduled Link

  In Cal ID, the Allow booking through reschedule link feature provides a safety net for your scheduling process. It ensures that if a meeting is cancelled, the guest can still use that original link to create a completely new appointment rather than being met with an "invalid link" error. Recover Cancelled Leads: If a guest cancels a meeting, they may still intend to book with you later. This setting keepsFew readers

• Custom 'Reply-To' Email

  In Cal ID, the Custom 'Reply-To' email feature allows you to redirect guest inquiries to a specific inbox of your choice. By default, when a guest replies to a booking confirmation or reminder, the email is sent to the organizer's primary account email; this setting allows you to change that destination. Centralize Communication: If you use a personal email for your Cal ID account but want all client replies to go to aFew readers

• Booking Success Redirect Parameters

  When a booking is successfully created in Cal ID, users can be redirected to a custom success page by enabling ‘Redirect to a custom URL after a successful booking’ option in the Event Type’s Advanced settings page. This guide documents all the query parameters that are forwarded to your custom success URL when ‘Forward parameters’ option is enabled (which is the default). ​ Cal ID automatically appends boFew readers

• Disable Rescheduling and Cancelling

  In Cal ID, the Disable Cancelling and Disable Rescheduling features give you full control over the finality of your appointments. When enabled, these settings remove the ability for both the guest and the organizer to change or void a meeting once it is confirmed. Ensure Commitment: These settings are ideal for high-demand events or tightly scheduled environments where a last-minute change would disrupt your entire wFew readers

• Public Page Banner

  The public page banner is the first thing guests see—a wide, professional image that sits at the very top of your booking page. Log in to Cal ID: Sign in to your account. Navigate to Settings: Click the Settings icon in the sidebar. Go to Custom Branding: Select the Custom Branding tab. Locate Banner Section: Find the Public page banner section at the top of the page. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/Few readers

• Team Availability

  (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/f/1/c/6f1c2c7b8034d000/image9g3sg1.png =1171x615) You have two availability profiles: their personal availability and the team availability. Personal availability schedules can be accessed by clicking on the “My Availability” tab. If you want to switch to team view, simply click on the tab marked team availability. From within this area, you can createFew readers

• How to find your Event Type ID

  In Cal ID, every event type has a unique Event Type ID. You might need this ID if you are using our API, setting up advanced integrations, or troubleshooting specific booking workflows. Finding your ID is quick and can be done directly from your browser's address bar while editing your event. Login to your Cal ID dashboard. Navigate to the Event Types tab in the left-hand sidebar. 3Few readers

• Adding Attachments in Booking Pages

  In Cal ID, you can collect important files from your guests by adding an Attachment question to your booking page. This is perfect for gathering resumes, intake forms, or project briefs before a meeting begins. The Attachment feature allows you to require or allow guests to upload a file directly during the booking process. Be Prepared: Review a guest’s resume or document before the meeting starts so you arFew readers

• Scheduling a One-Time Group Event (Webinars & GDs)

  In Cal ID, you can combine the Offer seats feature with specific availability rules to host a one-time event, such as a webinar or a Group Discussion (GD). This ensures that many people can book into the same specific time slot. Host Large Groups: Allow multiple guests to join a single session at once. Lock-in a Specific Time: Ensure the event only happens when you want it to, without showing otFew readers

• Allow Rescheduling Past Events

  In Cal ID, the Allow rescheduling past events feature provides flexibility for both organizers and guests by permitting changes to meetings even after their scheduled time has passed. Handle No-Shows Gracefully: If a guest misses a meeting, enabling this allows them to use their original booking link to find a new time rather than having to start the entire booking process from scratch. Maintain RelationshipFew readers

• Internal Team Meeting

  In Cal ID, the Internal Team Meeting feature allows you to quickly find common free time among your colleagues and book a meeting without ever leaving your dashboard. Unlike a public booking link where others book you, this feature is designed for you to proactively schedule a meeting with your own team members based on their real-time availability. Login to your Cal ID account and navigate to the AvailabiFew readers

• Hide Organizer's Email

  In Cal ID, the Hide organizer's email feature is a privacy-focused setting designed to keep your primary contact information secure. It allows you to facilitate bookings and send calendar invites without exposing your personal or business email address to the attendee. Maintain Privacy: Ideal for public figures, high-level executives, or anyone using a personal email address for business who doesn't want their inbox addrFew readers

• Only Show the first slot of each day as available

  In Cal ID, the Only show the first slot of each day as available feature is a powerful tool for controlling your schedule and maximizing your daily productivity. This setting ensures that your availability is limited to just one appointment per day, specifically the earliest time slot you have open. This setting is found under the Limits tab and is used to prevent your calendar from being overwhelmed with multiple back-to-back bookings on the saFew readers

• Managing Custom Brand Colors in Cal ID

  In Cal ID, you can set specific primary colors for your booking page to ensure it matches your company's visual identity. You have the flexibility to define different colors for both light and dark themes, giving your page a custom, polished feel regardless of your guest's system settings. To make your brand colors appear correctly, follow these steps: Log in to Cal ID: Sign in to your account. Navigate to Settings: Click the *Few readers

• Integrate Cal ID with Paypal

  Cal ID integration with Paypal allows you to accept payments while users book your events. When someone selects your event, they must pay the amount to confirm the booking. Once the payment is successful, the meeting is automatically scheduled. To start taking payments, please follow these steps: Go to the Cal ID App store Search for Paypal.Few readers

• Duplicate the Event Type

  The Duplicate feature makes an exact copy of an Event type that you already set up. Save time: If you have a 30-minute meeting with perfect "Booking Questions" and "Reminders," you don't have to type them all again for a 60-minute version. Just copy it! Stay consistent: It copies everything (like your availability and reminders) so you don't forget any important details. Create a template: You can make one "perfect" meeting and just copy it whenever you neeFew readers

• Booker Active Booking Limit

  The Booker active booking limit is a specialized privacy and control setting that prevents a single guest from monopolizing your schedule. It ensures that an attendee can only have a set number of "active" (upcoming) appointments. Prevent Calendar "Hogging": This setting ensures that one guest cannot book multiple slots for the same event type (e.g., booking five consecutive Mondays). Fair ResourcFew readers

• Customizing Your Appearance in Cal ID

  In Cal ID, the Appearance settings allow you to personalize the visual experience of your account. You can customize both your internal dashboard theme and the layout your guests see on your public booking page. Log in to Cal ID Navigate to Settings Go to Appearance tab Customize your Appearance: Follow the detailed points below to set your themes and layouts. Save: Click the final UpdFew readers

• Require/Exclude Email Domains (Booking Question)

  In Cal ID, you can precisely control who is allowed to book meetings with you by utilizing the validation rules within the Email booking question. This allows you to automatically filter out personal accounts or limit bookings to specific professional organizations. By configuring domain rules, you can ensure your calendar remains reserved for the right audience, whether that is internal staff or verified business prospects. ||Few readers

• Mark Guests as No Show

  In Cal ID, you can maintain accurate meeting records by marking guests as "No-Show" for past appointments where attendees failed to appear. This ensures your booking history reflects reality and allows for better follow-up management. Tracking attendance helps you distinguish between successful meetings and missed sessions directly from your dashboard.Few readers

• Custom Branding For Personal

  In Cal ID, the Custom Branding section allows you to personalize your booking experience and align it with your business identity. To set up your brand, navigate to Settings Custom Branding and configure the features detailed in the documents below: Upload a professional header image with exact 3200 x 320 px dimensions. For more detail, visit: Public Page Banner (https://sFew readers

• How to See Booking Details

  In Cal ID, you can easily access comprehensive information for any scheduled appointment—past or upcoming—through your central dashboard. Viewing your booking details allows you to see everything from the attendee's timezone and contact info to specific meeting notes and automated workflow statuses.Few readers

• Inviting Members to an Existing Team

  This document explains how to add new team members to a team that has already been created. Log in to Cal ID: Access your account dashboard. Go to Teams: Click on the Teams icon in the left-hand sidebar. Open Invitation Menu: Locate the team, click on the three horizontal dots, and select Invite team member. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/f/1/c/6f1c2c7b8034d000/image1oif7wq.png =1166x61Few readers

• How to Set Your Internal Time Format

  In Cal ID, the Time format setting allows you to choose how hours are displayed within your dashboard. This customization helps you manage your schedule using the clock system you are most comfortable with, whether that is a standard 12-hour clock or military time. Before you change this setting, it is important to understand who it affects: Internal Setting Only: This change applies only to your internal view—sucFew readers

• Start of the Week

  In Cal ID, the Start of week feature allows you to choose which day of the week appears first on your calendar. Changing this setting reorganizes the layout of your public booking page to match your preferred work schedule. The day you select becomes the "anchor" for your calendar grid. Standard Business View: Many professionals prefer a Monday start so that the work week (Monday–Friday) is groupFew readers

• Out of Office

  In Cal ID, the Out of Office (OOO) feature allows you to manage your availability during absences. Depending on your preference, you can either block your calendar entirely or redirect bookers to a colleague. Log in to Cal ID Navigate to Settings: Go to your profile settings and select the Out of office tab. Add New Entry: Click thFew readers

• How to Remove a Member from the Team

  This document details the steps to remove a member from an existing team in Cal ID. Log in to Cal ID: Access your account dashboard. Go to Teams: Click on the Teams icon in the left-hand sidebar. Access Team Menu: Locate the team, click the three horizontal dots, and select Edit team. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/f/1/c/6f1c2c7b8034d000/imagedcjbrm.png =1162x615) Go to Members Tab: Click on the *Few readers

• How to Seamlessly Import Your Data from Calendly to Cal ID

  The Import tool allows you to seamlessly migrate your existing configurations and data (Event type, Availability, All Bookings) from Calendly directly into your Cal ID account. Log in to Cal ID: Access your account dashboard. Go to Settings Page Navigate to Import: Click on the Import option located in the left-hand sidebar under the Others section. Manage Notifications: Locate the Import from calendly section. CFew readers

• How to Leave a Team in Cal ID

  This document explains how to remove yourself from a team you are currently a member of. Log in to Cal ID: Access your account dashboard. Go to Teams: Click on the Teams icon in the left-hand sidebar. Initiate Leave: Locate the team you wish to leave, click the three horizontal dots, and select Leave team. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/f/1/c/6f1c2c7b8034d000/image1k8tpv8.png =1156x615) *Confirm ActionFew readers

• Exporting Booking Details

  To export your booking details from Cal ID, follow these steps to generate a CSV or Excel file containing all your appointment data. Exporting allows you to take your scheduling data into external tools like Excel or Google Sheets for advanced reporting and analysis.Few readers

• How to Add Social Profiles in Cal ID

  This feature allows you to add clickable icons for your professional social media accounts directly to your public booking page. It is a great way to build trust and allow clients to explore your work before they book a meeting. You can link the following platforms to your profile: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter X) Instagram YouTube GitHub Log in to Cal ID: Sign in to your dashboard. Navigate to SeFew readers

• Managing Team Settings and Profile

  This document outlines how to edit a team’s profile information, such as the team name and bio, upload a custom logo, or disband (delete) a team entirely. Log in to Cal ID: Access your account dashboard. Go to Teams: Click on the Teams in the left-hand sidebar. Access Team Menu: Locate the team you wish to edit and click on the three horizontal dots next to the team name. Open Edit Page: Select Edit team from the dropdown mFew readers

• Create a Phone-only Event Type

  In Cal ID, you can quickly transition to a phone-first scheduling workflow by adjusting your event settings to prioritize mobile contact. This allows you to define what information your booker must provide to receive their meeting confirmations. By selecting the phone option within your booking settings, you shift the primary contact requirement from email to a phone number, making it ideal for SMS-based workflows.Few readers

• Customize Your Brand Logo and Favicon in Cal ID

  The Custom brand logo and favicon section allows you to fully own your booking experience by replacing the Cal ID branding with your official organization logo and browser icon. Log in to Cal ID: Sign in to your dashboard. Navigate to Settings: Click the Settings icon in the left-hand sidebar. Go to Custom Branding Enable the Feature: Scroll to the bottom and ensure the toggle for Custom brand logoFew readers

• Teams in Cal ID

  The Teams feature in Cal ID is a powerful tool designed to streamline collaborative scheduling. By grouping users together, you can manage shared availability, distribute workloads evenly, and ensure that clients can always find a time to meet with your department. Shared Availability: Instantly find times when team members are free to avoid scheduling conflicts. Efficient Workload Distribution: Automatically distribute meetFew readers

• Complete your Cal ID Onboarding

  Method 1: Sign Up with Google (Recommended) This is the fastest way to get started as it verifies your identity automatically. Select Google: On the sign-up page, click the "Continue with Google" button. Choose Account: Select your preferred Google account from the pop-up. Automatic Verification: Your email is verified instantly. You will be redirected straight to thePopular

• Event Types

  Creating Event Types is the best way to organize your schedule. Think of them as templates for different kinds of meetings, such as a "15-minute intro" or a "60-minute deep dive." By setting these up, you allow others to book the right amount of time with you without any manual back-and-forth. Event types are your pre-set meeting templates that you can share with anyone. Each one is fully customizable, allowing you to define the name, URL, and duration. CustomizSome readers

• Secret or Private Events

  How to use Secret Events to keep specific meeting types private and available only to those with a direct link. A Secret Event is a hidden meeting type. While your standard events appear on your public profile for anyone to see, a Secret Event is invisible until you share its specific URL with a guest. Visible by Default: It will appear on your main public booking page (e.g., cal.id/username). Direct Access Only: Only people who have the exact liSome readers

• Set Event Location

  In Cal ID, the location determines where the meeting happens—whether it's a digital space, a physical office, or a phone call. You can even give your guests the freedom to choose their preferred spot. Cal ID offers a wide variety of ways to connect. When setting up your event, you can choose from: In Person: Ideal for physical venues. This accepts a text input where you can type a specific address or office name.Popular

• Set Multiple Durations

  In Cal ID, you don’t have to create multiple separate events just to offer different meeting lengths. You can use Multiple Durations to let your guests decide how much time they need. Bookers can select the duration of the booking. This feature allows a single event type to have multiple time options (for example: 15, 20, and 60 minutes). The guest picks the length that suits them best before choosing a time slot. CleaneSome readers

• Event Buffers or Break between the Events

  In Cal ID, Event Buffers are a great way to ensure you never have back-to-back meetings without a break. This feature automatically adds "padding" before or after your appointments so you have time to prep, take a breath, or wrap up notes. Buffer times are "blocked" periods on your calendar that guests cannot book. They act as a protective layer around your meetings. Avoid Exhaustion: Prevent back-to-back calls thatPopular

• Custom or Fixed Time-Slot Intervals

  In Cal ID, the Time-slot intervals setting determines how your available times are displayed to your guests. It controls the "frequency" of the slots shown on your booking page, allowing you to create a specific rhythm for your calendar. This feature allows you to decide if guests see slots every 15 minutes, every 30 minutes, or at larger gaps. This is independent of your meeting duration. For example, you can have a 30-minute meeting but only allow itSome readers

• Custom Event Name in Booking

  In Cal ID, the Custom Event Names feature allows you to change how meetings appear on both your calendar and the guest's calendar. Instead of a generic title, you can use dynamic variables to include specific details from the booking automatically. By default, Cal ID often titles events as " Event type title with Scheduler ". This feature lets you break away from that default to make your calendar more scannable. InPopular

• Minimum Notice for the Booking

  In Cal ID, the Minimum Notice ensures you never get surprised by a meeting that appears on your calendar at the last second. It gives you the lead time you need to prepare. This setting prevents guests from booking a slot that is too close to the current time. For example, if you set a 2-hour notice, no one can book a meeting with you that starts less than 2 hours from now. Avoid Surprises: Stop meetings from "popping up"Some readers

• Limit Booking Frequency

  In Cal ID, the Limit booking frequency feature gives you total control over your workload. It allows you to restrict how many times a specific event type can be booked over a set period, ensuring you never feel overwhelmed by too many meetings. This setting is perfect for high-energy tasks, such as interviews or deep-dive consultations, where you want to cap the number of sessions you take per day, week, or month.Popular

• Limit Future Bookings

  Limit Future Booking to Restrict the Future Booking If there is a period in the future after which you think managing your Cal ID events carries some level of uncertainty, with this feature, you can limit how far in the future your event can be booked. You can select how many calendar/business days will be displayed on your booking page as available for booking, or you can select a date range or particular date after there will be no slots showing. This can also be usePopular

• Add Events to Calendar

  In Cal ID, the Add Events to Calendar feature (often found under the "Advanced" tab or general settings) gives you total control over which of your connected calendars should store a specific event's bookings. By default, Cal ID adds new bookings to your "Primary" calendar. However, this feature allows you to override that default for specific event types, helping you keep your professional and personal lives perfectly separated.Popular

• Add Pre-Booking Questions for Events

  In Cal ID, the Booking Questions section allows you to customize the information your bookers must provide before they can schedule a meeting with you. You can tailor these questions to gather exactly the data you need, using a wide variety of input types. By default, Cal ID asks for a name and email address. However, you can add, edit, or hide fields to streamline your intake process. Navigate to Event Setup: Open yourSome readers

• How to Set Up Requires Confirmation for a Booking?

  In Cal ID, the Requires confirmation feature acts as a "gatekeeper" for your appointments. When enabled, bookings must be manually approved before they are finalized, pushed to your calendar integrations, or a confirmation email is sent to the guest. Once you toggle the feature ON, you can customize exactly when and how confirmation is triggered: Always: Every single booking for this event type will rPopular

• Hide Notes in Calendar

  In Cal ID, the Hide notes in calendar feature is a privacy-focused setting that allows you to control the visibility of sensitive guest information within your calendar entries. Toggling this option in the event type settings will hide additional inputs and notes in the calendar entry. They will still be sent in your email confirmation. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/f/1/c/6f1c2c7b8034d000/image1yk8l7t.png =1149x615) Most of the entries in notes and additionSome readers

• Booking Success URL

  In Cal ID, the Redirect on booking feature (also known as the Booking Success URL) allows you to bypass the standard confirmation screen and send your guests directly to a specific webpage of your choice immediately after they finish scheduling. This feature is ideal for moving guests further down your funnel, whether that's to a "Thank You" page, a resource download, or a payment portal. Track ConversioSome readers

• Single-Use or Time Based Private Links

  In Cal ID, the Private Links feature offers a layer of security and exclusivity for your scheduling by allowing you to generate unique, restricted URLs that do not expose your main profile. While standard event types have public URLs associated with your username, Private Links allow you to invite attendees without sharing your direct booking page path. Protect Your Username: This feature prevents attendees froSome readers

• Offer Seats

  In Cal ID, the Offer seats feature allows you to transform a one-on-one meeting into a group session. This is perfect for webinars, classes, or workshops where multiple people need to book the same time slot. This setting allows you to define how many people can attend a single event at the same time. Host Group Sessions: Easily manage classes, webinars, or team training where several people join at once. MaximizeSome readers

• Verify Email on Booking Page before the Booking

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• Disable Adding Guests

  This feature allows you to hide the "Add guests" option from your booking page so the booker cannot add multiple email addresses to the appointment. Strict One-on-Ones: Ensure the meeting stays between just you and the person who booked it. Manage Group Size: Prevent unexpected people from showing up to a session that was only meant for one person. Privacy: Keeps the booking simple and focused on a single attendee.Some readers

• Paid Bookings

  With Cal ID you can monetize your bookings. We offer the best platform to ensure appointment scheduling and payment collection is an effortless process. From RSVPs to coaching and consultancy sessions, Cal ID makes it easy to get paid before your meeting even starts. Enable your Razorpay, Paypal or Stripe app, and decide which of your bookable events have charges and exactly how much those are. To learn more about the set up process of paid bookingSome readers

• How to set Availability for an Event type?

  Creating a schedule is only half the battle—you also have to tell your specific events (like a "Discovery Call" or "Technical Demo") which schedule to follow. Select Your Event: Go to the Event Types dashboard and click on the specific event you want to edit. Access Settings: Click on the Availability tab within that event's settings. Choose Your Availability: Under the availability dropdown, select the specific name of the schedule you cSome readers

• Multiple Time Slots per Day

  Cal ID allows you to break your regular schedule day into multiple slots, allowing you to easily take time out of the calendar for consistent events such as lunch breaks, coffee breaks, or even recreational breaks. It lets you open specific slots for specific days. These slots can be copied to other days as well or you can also open different slots on different days. It your Cal ID your choice. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/f/1/c/6f1c2c7b80Few readers

• Date Overrides or Set Unavailable

  Date Overrides are for when your schedule needs to be different for just one or two days. They allow you to change your hours for a specific date without changing your regular routine. With availability date overrides, you can now pick any date that you're currently available and set specific hours for availability on that day or mark yourself entirely unavailable. Taking a half day next Thursday and Friday to do some last-minute shopping? Simply set an override on those specific days toSome readers

• Multiple Schedules

  You can set multiple schedules in the availability section of the application and organize your event types better by customizing your availability, quite simply, by selecting respective schedule as the availability for an individual event type. You can check Create Availability in Cal ID to link your create availability schedule with an event type. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/f/1/c/6f1Some readers

• App Store

  In Cal ID, the App Store allows you to connect with 70+ direct integrations, from video conferencing tools like Zoom to automation platforms like Zapier. This helps you automate your workflow and keep all your tools in sync. The whole idea behind Cal ID is to make scheduling easy, we want it to be an effortless process, and we want everybody to be able to access it. Connecting an app to Cal ID is a straightforward process that allows you to exteSome readers

• Webhook

  Webhooks offer a great way to automate the flow with other apps when invitees schedule, cancel or reschedule events, or when the meeting ends. The webhook subscription allows you to listen to specific trigger events, such as when a booking has been scheduled, for example. You can always listen to the webhook by providing a custom subscriber URL with your own development work. However, if you wish to trigger automations without any development work, you can use the integration with Zapier which cSome readers