How to Build a Booking System with Calendly

Set up professional appointment scheduling with Calendly's powerful booking features

Beginner
30-60 minutes

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following ready.

Calendly account
Calendar connected
Availability known

What You Will Build

A complete booking system with multiple event types, integrations, and embed options

Key Features

Calendar sync
Multiple event types
Automated reminders
Team scheduling
Integrations

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow these steps to build your booking app with .

1

Set up your account

Create Calendly account and connect your calendar

2

Create event types

Define different meetings and their durations

3

Configure availability

Set your working hours and buffer times

4

Customise booking page

Brand your booking page and add questions

5

Embed on your site

Add booking links or embedded widgets to your website

Common Mistakes to Avoid

No buffer between meetings
Missing confirmation emails
Unclear event descriptions

Next Steps

Once you have completed this tutorial, consider these enhancements.

Add payment collection
Set up workflows
Connect to CRM

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