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

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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 .

Set up Cal.com

Create account and connect your calendar

Create event types

Define different appointment types

Configure availability

Set your working hours and rules

Customise branding

Match the booking page to your brand

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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