How to Set up Buffers for Appointment Scheduling

How to Set up Buffers for Appointment Scheduling


Having several appointments or meetings daily can be exhausting, especially when these meetings are happening consecutively.

The Buffer feature allows you to set times to rest in between appointments. Here’s how to set this up:

For an existing service;

  • Log in to your Mainstack Dashboard.

  • On the Home page, scroll to the Mainstack Apps section and click on Bookings

  • Click on the specific service

  • Scroll down to the availability section and toggle on Buffer Time

  • Set your buffer time in minutes or hours

  • Click on Save to update that service.

For a new service;

  • On your bookings dashboard, click on Add Service

  • Enter the details about the service

  • Set your availability, toggle on Buffer Time, and add the time

  • Select the location.

  • Choose the meeting platform and follow the other on-screen instructions.

  • Select the pricing model. 

  • Add your preferred additional details.

  • Click Next, preview the information about the service, and

  • Click Publish. 

Well done! Now you can rest in between appointments.


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