Calendly has some exciting updates! You might see changes to the event type editor and Availability page. We've made it easier to create event types and manage availability, so you can focus more on hosting great meetings.
Currently in beta for select users, Calendly now includes:
- A simplified event type editor
- Option for invitees to book over existing meetings
- Easier availability management with the new Default schedule and Holidays
- Improved Buffers and Max meeting limits
What's new?
Simplified Availability pageManage your global availability, including your default schedule, holidays, and connected calendar(s). More event type availabilityPrioritize your time by creating meeting limits, setting buffers, and allowing invitees to book over less critical meetings. |
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Faster event type editorQuickly create and edit your event types and availability with an enhanced, easier-to-use editor. Simplified schedulingExperience efficient event setup with a simplified event type editor, designed for quick and effortless scheduling.
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New features
We're introducing new ways to optimize your scheduling efficiency, streamlining how you manage your time and interactions.
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| Free/busy rules: Prioritize your most important events by allowing invitees to book over less critical meetings. | |
| Max limits: Define maximum daily, weekly, and/or monthly meeting limits to manage your workload effectively. | |
| Flexible buffers: Set buffers to avoid back-to back meetings, which can now be edited or deleted from scheduled meeting from the Meetings page. |
Availability management
We're simplifying availability management, now accessible under Account Settings, enhancing your scheduling experience and ensuring consistency across all of your events.
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| Default schedule: As a part of these updates, the 'Schedules' feature will be replaced by one default schedule. You can use the 'Active on' dropdown to choose which event types your default schedule applies to. | |
| Holidays: Set the holidays you observe within this section to make yourself unavailable across all your Calendly events. | |
| Calendar settings: Manage which calendars Calendly uses to check for conflicts and add new events. |
New event type editor
What's moving where? Below, you'll find a before-and-after chart showing where event settings have been relocated within the event type editor.
On the left you will see the list of event settings and where they live within the previous event editor.
On the right you will see the list of where the event settings will live within the new event editor.
| Event Type Editor - Before | Event Type Editor - After |
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Event details
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First level settings
Select More options at the bottom of the event type editor for additional customization options! |
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Hosts and invitees
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More options
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Scheduling Settings
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Booking Page Options
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Communications
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What's next?
Check out Availability overview (Beta) and Event type editor overview (Beta) to learn more about these changes!
Need Support? We've got you covered!
From your Calendly account, navigate to the Help section at the bottom left-hand side of the navigation bar. From there, you can:
- Choose Help Center and browse our collection of knowledge base articles.
OR - Select Chat with us and start a conversation with our Support team.
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