Can I link my Appointments calendar to iCal or book on specific days?
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NewSubmitted byKBarnes66on10-27-201608:09 AM
Hi, I'm new to appointments and was wondering if it can also link with ICal? I prefer that over google calendar. Also, is there a way to set up scheduling for specific dates only?
@KBarnes66 - Welcome to the Seller Community, and to Square Appointments. We're excited to have you on board!
To get going, would you mind sharing what email client you use with your iCal? Are you using an iCloud email account? We currently only have a direct link with Gmail calendars. Having said that, Apple's iCal app supports gmail accounts. If you sync a gmail account through the Square Dashboard and through iCal - it would work!
For your second question, Square Appointments is designed with the intention of having a general calendar be avilable. Having said that, you could use the override hours feature to open available outside your schedule for indivdual staff members. If you check out Tom's Product Update thread, you'll find more details about how to set this up.
PS) If my answer solved your problem, would you mind marking it as "Best Answer"? That'll help the rest of the community find what they're looking for. If not, just write back, and I'll continue to help. Thanks!
Re: Sync external calendars with Appointments calendar on Square
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03-20-2016
Hey there! Appointments Google Calendar Sync does enable you to import your Google Calendar events in such a way that they block off the time in your Appointments calendar.
What this means is that if you have an event from 12-1 on your imported Google Calendar, and that event is set to "Show me as Busy", your customers will not be able to book an appointment from 12-1 using your online booking site. There is currently no way to disable booking over blocked off time from the merchant-facing Calendar page.
My friend told me about Square Calendar and I got it all set up importing all my clients one by one, only to find out that it doesn’t sync with iCalendar. I’m so frustrated! I can’t understand how Square hasn’t made this possible. Especially since it looks like people have been asking for this since 2016.
I also need syncing with iCal. Google is an advertisement laden, information collecting trash can. I migrated away from gmail to increase privacy. It is crazy you only link with Google, and that is the reason I will not be using your calendaring software.
I'm about to do what you described, Valentina. How do I import iCal to Google to Square so that appointment notifications are automatically enabled? Thanks in advance for your help.
