Managing Multiple Calendars
⭐Pro Multiple calendars are available on Pro (up to 3) and Premium (unlimited) plans.
Multiple calendars allow you to manage separate schedules for different purposes, such as different locations, services, or team members.
Use Cases
Different Locations
- “Main Office” calendar
- “Downtown Studio” calendar
Different Specialties
- “Individual Coaching” calendar
- “Group Sessions” calendar
Team Members
- “Dr. Smith” calendar
- “Dr. Johnson” calendar
Work/Personal Separation
- “Work” calendar
- “Personal” calendar
Creating a New Calendar
- Go to the Calendars section in the sidebar
- Click Add Calendar
- Fill in the calendar details:
- Name - Descriptive name (e.g., “Downtown Office”)
- Color - Choose a color for visual identification
- Description - Optional notes about this calendar
- Click Create
Calendar Colors
Each calendar can have its own color. Available colors:
- Blue (default)
- Green
- Purple
- Orange
- Red
- Yellow
- Indigo
- Pink
- Gray
- Teal
Colors help you quickly identify which calendar a session belongs to when viewing all calendars together.
Working Hours per Calendar
Each calendar has its own working hours configuration. This allows you to:
- Set different hours for different locations
- Have different availability for different services
- Configure team member schedules individually
Setting Working Hours
- Go to Calendars section
- Click on a calendar to edit it
- Navigate to the Working Hours tab
- For each day of the week:
- Toggle the day on/off
- Set start and end times
- Click Save
Example:
| Calendar | Monday-Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|
| Main Office | 9 AM - 6 PM | Closed |
| Evening Sessions | 6 PM - 9 PM | 10 AM - 2 PM |
Viewing Multiple Calendars
All Calendars View
By default, Timeblu shows sessions from all your calendars. Each session displays in its calendar’s color.
Filtering by Calendar
To focus on specific calendars:
- Look for the calendar list in the sidebar
- Click the checkbox next to each calendar to show/hide
- Only checked calendars display their sessions
Quickly focus on one calendar by clicking its name, then toggle others off.
Linking Services to Calendars
Services can be linked to specific calendars, controlling where they’re available for booking.
- Go to Services
- Edit a service
- Under Calendars, select which calendars offer this service
- Save the service
Learn more in Linking Services to Calendars.
Calendar Limits by Plan
| Plan | Calendars |
|---|---|
| Free | 1 |
| Pro | 3 |
| Premium | Unlimited |
If you need more calendars than your plan allows, upgrade your subscription.
Managing Calendars
Editing a Calendar
- Go to Calendars
- Click the calendar you want to edit
- Update name, color, description, or working hours
- Click Save
Deleting a Calendar
Deleting a calendar will also delete all sessions and events on that calendar. This action cannot be undone.
- Go to Calendars
- Click the calendar to edit
- Scroll down and click Delete Calendar
- Confirm the deletion
Default Calendar
The first calendar you create becomes your default. When creating sessions:
- Sessions default to your primary calendar
- You can change the calendar in the session creation dialog
Online Booking with Multiple Calendars
When online booking is enabled (Pro+), clients can select from available calendars that:
- Have the selected service linked
- Have available time slots
- Are set to be visible in booking
Calendar Selection in Booking
Clients see a “Specialist Selection” step where they can:
- Choose a specific calendar/specialist
- Select “Any Available” for automatic assignment
Best Practices
Naming Conventions
Use clear, descriptive names:
- “Sarah - Individual Sessions”
- “Office A - Group Therapy”
- “Zoom Sessions”
Color Strategy
- Use similar colors for related calendars
- Use contrasting colors when viewing all at once
- Be consistent with your color meanings
Working Hours Overlap
Be careful with overlapping hours across calendars if you’re managing them yourself—you could accidentally double-book.