Create an Appointment from Customer Profile
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Path | Best for | What’s preloaded | Can see availability first? |
Customer profile | Booking while viewing a customer’s history | Customer | Yes – you’re taken to Calendar with the customer preloaded |
See all four ways to create an appointment → [Overview Article]
Steps – Customer Profile
Best for: Booking while reviewing a customer’s details, history, or assets.
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Open the customer’s profile in Customers.
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Click New appointment (or Book appointment, depending on your system version).
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You’ll be taken to Calendars with the customer preloaded.
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Click a time slot to open the Appointment form.
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Complete the Appointment form and click Book appointment.
Appointment Form Fields (common to all paths)
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Customer: Search/select the customer. Their assets (if applicable) will appear.
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Date & time: Confirm or adjust.
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Resource (staff): Select who is performing the service.
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Service(s): Select one or more services. (Pricing can be adjusted later at checkout.)
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Tags & color (optional): Add tags or assign a color code.
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Reminder window: Set SMS reminders via your Smart Number.
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Asset (if used): Assign the asset.
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Recurring (optional): Check Recurring and configure repeat pattern.
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Deposit (optional): Use the dropdown on Book appointment to collect a deposit.
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Book: Click Book appointment to finish.
This section is shared across all four methods. See the Overview Article for details and links to other booking methods.
Pros & Considerations
Pros:
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Ensures the correct customer is booked.
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Easy to confirm past activity and context before scheduling.
Consider:
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One extra step if you already know the time and resource.
Troubleshooting
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If the customer record is missing, create it before booking.
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If you don’t see the New appointment button, check your permissions or role settings.