How to Build a Scheduling App with Cal.com

Create a flexible scheduling system with the open-source Cal.com platform

Beginner
1-3 hours

Prerequisites

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

Cal.com account
Calendar connected
Event types planned

What You Will Build

A scheduling system with custom event types, team scheduling, and integrations

Key Features

Open source
Team scheduling
Custom branding
Workflow automations
API access

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow these steps to build your with .

1

Set up Cal.com

Create account and connect your calendar

2

Create event types

Define different appointment types

3

Configure availability

Set your working hours and rules

4

Customise branding

Match the booking page to your brand

5

Embed or share

Add to your website or share booking links

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Complex availability rules
No buffer times
Missing confirmation emails

Next Steps

Once you have completed this tutorial, consider these enhancements.

Set up workflows
Add payment collection
Enable round-robin

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