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How do I set minimum notice before appointments?

how to set lead time between bookings

To help you manage your time, energy, and preparation for each session, Heallist allows you to set a minimum notice period for client bookings. This means clients won’t be able to book an appointment too close to the session time, giving you a buffer to prepare or adjust your schedule.

Available Minimum Notice Options

You can choose from the following notice periods:

  • 1 hour

  • 8 hours

  • 12 hours

  • 24 hours

For example, if you set a 12-hour minimum notice, a client won’t be able to book a session for the same day if there are fewer than 12 hours left before your next available appointment time.

How to Set Minimum Notice

  1. Go to your Add Service screen or Edit your existing service from your Profile page.

  2. Fill out all the necessary info and click on Next until you reach Step 3: Set Your Availability.

  3. Under Select Hours, check the box labeled “Add minimum notice before appointments.”

  4. Choose your preferred notice period from the dropdown menu.

  5. Click Save to apply your changes.

This ensures clients can only book sessions with enough lead time for you to prepare.