How to Block Time Off for Appointments, Holidays, or Unavailability
When you need to take time off for appointments, holidays, or any other reason, it's important to block that time in meetergo to prevent unwanted bookings. This article explains two simple methods to ensure your unavailable times are accurately reflected in your scheduling.
Trying to block a custom time span? Use availability rules.
The first option is to create an event in your connected calendar such as Google Calendar or Outlook. This method works well for recurring blocks or when you prefer to manage all your time commitments in one place.
Open your preferred calendar app (e.g., Google Calendar, Outlook)
Create a new event for the time you'll be unavailable
Set the event status to "Busy"
Save the event
meetergo will automatically sync with your calendar and block that time slot.
You can also create an availability exception in meetergo to block a specific time frame. This method is ideal for one-off blocks like doctor's appointments or short holidays.
Log into your account and go to your Availability.
Select the availability schedule you wish to modify.
In the "Your availability excpetions" calendar, click on the date that you want to add an exception for.
Choose the date and time range you want to block.
Click "Add exception".
You have created an availability expection which will block your availability. You will see the days that are blocked by your availability exception marked in red in the calendar.
By keeping your availability up-to-date using either of these methods, you can effectively manage your schedule and avoid double-bookings.
Trying to block a custom time span? Use availability rules.
Creating a Busy Event in Your Connected Calendar
The first option is to create an event in your connected calendar such as Google Calendar or Outlook. This method works well for recurring blocks or when you prefer to manage all your time commitments in one place.
Open your preferred calendar app (e.g., Google Calendar, Outlook)
Create a new event for the time you'll be unavailable
Set the event status to "Busy"
Save the event
meetergo will automatically sync with your calendar and block that time slot.
Creating an Availability Exception in meetergo
You can also create an availability exception in meetergo to block a specific time frame. This method is ideal for one-off blocks like doctor's appointments or short holidays.
Log into your account and go to your Availability.
Select the availability schedule you wish to modify.
In the "Your availability excpetions" calendar, click on the date that you want to add an exception for.
Choose the date and time range you want to block.
Click "Add exception".
You have created an availability expection which will block your availability. You will see the days that are blocked by your availability exception marked in red in the calendar.
By keeping your availability up-to-date using either of these methods, you can effectively manage your schedule and avoid double-bookings.
Updated on: 16/10/2024
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