Limit Future Bookings

The future booking limit controls how far ahead attendees can schedule. By default, people can book up to 30 days out, but you can adjust this to match your planning needs.

What Is Future Booking Limit?

This setting determines the maximum number of days (or weeks) into the future that booking slots appear. For example:

• 7 days: Only show availability for the next week
• 30 days: Show the next month (default)
• 90 days: Show the next quarter
• Forever: No limit on how far ahead people can book

Configure Future Booking Limit

1. Go to Meeting Types
2. Edit your meeting type
3. Find Scheduling or Availability settings
4. Locate Days Into Future or Booking Window
5. Choose your preferred mode:
   • Limit: Set maximum days
   • Range: Set a specific date range
   • Forever: No limit
6. Save changes

Booking Modes

Limit Mode

Set a rolling window from today:

• "30 days" = Today through 30 days from now
• Window moves forward each day

Range Mode

Set specific start and end dates:

• Useful for limited-time offerings
• Fixed dates that don't roll forward

Forever Mode

No future limit:

• Attendees can book as far ahead as they want
• Limited only by your calendar availability

Common Settings

Use Cases

High-Demand Professionals

Limit to 1-2 weeks:

• Creates urgency
• Easier calendar management
• Focus on near-term commitments

Standard Business

30-day limit:

• Balanced planning horizon
• Enough flexibility for most needs
• Manageable calendar view

Enterprise Sales

60-90 day limit:

• Accommodate longer sales cycles
• Allow advance planning
• Support quarterly scheduling

Seasonal Services

Use range mode:

• Tax consultations: January-April
• Holiday services: November-December
• Summer programs: June-August

Coaches and Consultants

Vary by service:

• Discovery calls: 2 weeks (quick decisions)
• Ongoing sessions: 60 days (plan ahead)

How It Interacts with Other Settings

With Minimum Notice

Both limits apply together:

With Availability

Future limit doesn't override availability:

• If you're unavailable on a day, it won't show
• Only available slots within the limit appear

With Calendar Conflicts

Existing appointments still block slots:

• Future limit sets the maximum window
• Calendar conflicts remove specific times

Best Practices

Match Your Planning Horizon

Set the limit based on how far ahead you can reliably commit:

• Uncertain schedule? Use shorter limits
• Stable calendar? Longer limits work

Consider Your Audience

Think about when people typically book:

• B2B: Often 1-2 weeks ahead
• B2C: Often same-week or next-week
• Enterprise: May need months ahead

Manage Expectations

On your booking page, clarify:

• How far ahead you're available
• When more slots open up
• How to request exceptions

Update Seasonally

Adjust limits for different periods:

• Busy seasons: Shorter limits, more control
• Slow periods: Longer limits, more flexibility

Creating Urgency

Shorter booking windows can increase conversions:

Consider your sales psychology when setting limits.

Troubleshooting

No Slots Showing

If attendees see "no availability":

1. Check future limit isn't too short
2. Verify you have availability set for upcoming days
3. Check minimum notice isn't blocking all slots
4. Review calendar for conflicts

Too Many Slots Showing

If you're getting bookings too far out:

1. Reduce the future limit
2. Consider if your calendar will be stable that far ahead

Dates Not Matching

If using range mode:

1. Verify start and end dates
2. Check timezone settings
3. Ensure dates haven't passed

FAQ

Can I set different limits for different meeting types?

Yes, each meeting type has its own future booking limit.

What happens when I reduce the limit?

Existing bookings outside the new limit remain confirmed. Only new bookings are affected.

Can attendees request dates outside the limit?

Not through the normal booking flow. They'd need to contact you directly.

Does this affect embedded booking pages?

Yes, the limit applies everywhere the meeting type is shown.

Related Articles

• Minimum Notice Settings
• Configure Availability
• Availability Exceptions