On your computer, you can create an appointment schedule in Google Calendar.

Create an appointment schedule

Step 1: Set up your appointment schedule

Important: Checking availability on other calendars is only available for Google Workspace and Google One plans.

  1. On a computer, open Google Calendar.
  2. At the top left, click Create Add.
  3. Click Appointment schedule.
  4. Enter a title.
    • The title is visible to anyone who has the link to your booking page.
    • The title appears on your calendar for schedules and bookings.
  5. To set an appointment duration, click the down arrow Dropdown.
    • Appointments must be at least 5 minutes long.
  6. Set the date, time, and time zone of your appointments.
    • You can set up a one-time appointment or a recurring schedule.
    • Tip: To add multiple time slots for a single day, click Add another period to this day.
  7. Optional: To set how far in advance appointments can be booked, next to “Scheduling window,” click the down arrow Down arrow.
  8. Optional: Indicate times that differ from your general availability for specific dates. Learn about availability customization.
  9. Optional: Select the buffer time between appointments and the maximum bookings that you accept per day.
  10. Optional: If you subscribe to other calendars, to check your availability, select the boxes next to the calendars.
  11. Optional: Select a color for your appointment schedule.
  12. Click Next.

Step 2: Set up your booking page

Important:

  • Email verification is only available for eligible Google Workspace plans.
  • For eligible Google Workspace and Google One plans, you can send up to 5 reminders before each appointment.
  1. Review your booking page photo and name.
    • The photo is taken from your Google Account.
  2. Select a location and conference options for the appointment:
    • Google Meet video conferencing
    • In-person meeting
    • Phone call
    • None / to be specified later
  3. Add a description that explains your service.
    • The description shows on your booking page and in confirmation emails.
  4. Add fields for your attendees to fill out.
    • Attendees must provide their first and last name and email address.
    • To add more fields:
      1. Click Add an item.
      2. Click Phone number or Custom item.
      3. Select if these fields are Required or Optional.
    • To prevent bots, click Require email verification.
  5. Optional: Turn on appointment payments.
    1. Connect a Stripe account to Google Calendar.
    2. Check the box next to “Require payment when booking.”
    3. Enter an amount and currency.
    4. Add your cancellation policy.
  6. Set up confirmation emails and reminders for your emails.
    • You can send up to 5 reminders.
  7. Click Save.

Tips:

  • In Week view or any Day view, you can create or add availability to an appointment schedule when you click any time on your calendar. Click Appointment schedule in the window that appears.
  • New appointments appear on your primary calendar.