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In Manage//Providers press +" icon.

In Manage//Service Providers press +" icon.

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<nomobile>[[File: Create new provider.png | center]]</nomobile>

<nomobile>[[File: Create new provider.png | center]]</nomobile>

===How to attach services to provider===

===How to attach services to provider===

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In Manage//Providers switch to “Services, attached to this service provider” tab and check the boxes with services this provider will perform. <br>Save settings.

In Manage//Service Providers switch to “Services, attached to this service provider” tab and check the boxes with services this provider will perform. <br>Save settings.

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<nomobile>[[File: Attach provider to services.png | center]]</nomobile>

<nomobile>[[File: Attach provider to services.png | center]]</nomobile>

===How to set schedule for provider===

===How to set schedule for provider===

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You can set regular schedule for providers in Manage//Providers, choose necessary provider on the left and switch to “Service provider schedule” tab. <br>For example, if you work Monday-Friday 9a.m - 5p.m you simply set schedule for those dates by moving the sliders to desired positions(bright blue line will mean available time). <br>To make day of the week working/off use the switchers near days' names.

You can set regular schedule for providers in Manage//Service Providers, choose necessary provider on the left and switch to “Service provider schedule” tab. <br>For example, if you work Monday-Friday 9a.m - 5p.m you simply set schedule for those dates by moving the sliders to desired positions(bright blue line will mean available time). <br>To make day of the week working/off use the switchers near days' names.

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<nomobile>[[File: Provider schedule v3.png | center]]</nomobile>

<nomobile>[[File: Provider schedule v3.png | center]]</nomobile>

===How to set schedule for holidays and other specific dates===

===How to set schedule for holidays and other specific dates===

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You can set schedule for some specific date for provider in Manage//Providers, choose necessary provider on the left and switch to “Service provider schedule” tab, choose "Show advanced settings" option and then "Special days" tab. <br>For example, if you work differently on certain date or have day off, you can click on the date and set schedule by clicking on the corresponding slots to make them available (bright blue)/not available (light blue).

You can set schedule for some specific date for provider in Manage//Service Providers, choose necessary provider on the left and switch to “Service provider schedule” tab, choose "Show advanced settings" option and then "Special days" tab. <br>For example, if you work differently on certain date or have day off, you can click on the date and set schedule by clicking on the corresponding slots to make them available (bright blue)/not available (light blue).

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<nomobile>[[File:Provider special days v3.png | center]]</nomobile>

<nomobile>[[File:Provider special days v3.png | center]]</nomobile>

===How can I sync provider’s bookings with Google or Outlook calendar===

===How can I sync provider’s bookings with Google or Outlook calendar===

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You can enable [[Custom_Features#Calendar_Sync | Calendar Sync Custom Feature]] in Manage//Providers//More options and click on “Calendar sync options” button to connect calendar. <br>

You can enable [[Custom_Features#Calendar_Sync | Calendar Sync Custom Feature]] in Manage//Service Providers//More options and click on “Calendar sync options” button to connect calendar. <br>

[[Custom_Features#Calendar_Sync |Here]] is more info how to use it.

[[Custom_Features#Calendar_Sync |Here]] is more info how to use it.

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===What if my providers work on different locations===

===What if my providers work on different locations===

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You can enable [[Custom_Features#Multiple_Locations | “Multiple Locations” Custom Feature]] in Manage//Providers//Service provider's locations tab, then click on “+” to create new location and choose “Add location" option, set location name, description, its position on the booking page and specify address if necessary. <br>Save settings.

You can enable [[Custom_Features#Multiple_Locations | “Multiple Locations” Custom Feature]] in Manage//Service Providers//Service provider's locations tab, then click on “+” to create new location and choose “Add location" option, set location name, description, its position on the booking page and specify address if necessary. <br>Save settings.

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<nomobile>[[File:Enable locations.png | center]]</nomobile>

<nomobile>[[File:Enable locations.png | center]]</nomobile>

<mobileonly>[[File:M attach providers to location.png | center]]</mobileonly>

<mobileonly>[[File:M attach providers to location.png | center]]</mobileonly>

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===What can I set with “More options” tab===

===What else can I set with “More options” tab===

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You can set there a specific color for provider’s bookings in Calendar with [[Custom_Features#Provider.27s_Color_Coding | Providers Color Coding Custom Feature]].

You can set there a specific color for provider’s bookings in Calendar with [[Custom_Features#Provider.27s_Color_Coding | Providers Color Coding Custom Feature]].

===I have both schedules for services and for providers===

===I have both schedules for services and for providers===

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If you have both schedules for services and for providers, then only intersection of available time for service and for provider will be available for booking. <br>For example, service is available 9-12, provider is available 11-17, then only time 11-12 will be available for booking because earlier provider is not working and no one can perform the service and later, the service is not available.

If you have both schedules for services and for providers, then only intersection of available time for service and for provider will be available for booking. <br>For example, service is available 9-12, provider is available 11-17, then only time 11-12 will be available for booking because earlier provider is not working and no one can perform the service and later the service is not available.

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[[Adding_services,_providers_and_availability(new_interface)#How_to_set_specific_schedule_for_service | See instructions how to create schedules for services]]<br>

[[Adding_services,_providers_and_availability(new_interface)#How_to_set_specific_schedule_for_service | See instructions how to create schedules for services]]<br>

[[Adding_services,_providers_and_availability(new_interface)#How_to_set_schedule_for_provider | See instructions how to create schedules for providers]]

[[Adding_services,_providers_and_availability(new_interface)#How_to_set_schedule_for_provider | See instructions how to create schedules for providers]]

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''Note!'' Providers'/Services' working hours should be within opening hours of the company! If you can't open specific times for provider/service, please open those times for the company first and then for provider/service.

''PLease note!'' Providers'/Services' working hours should be within opening hours of the company! If you can't open specific times for provider/service, please open those times for the company first and then for provider/service.

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===Opening hours vs special days===

===Opening hours vs special days===

'''Opening hours'''

'''Opening hours'''

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It is regular schedule you have on a weekly basis. If you are the only provider, you can set it in Time Settings // Company opening hours. If you have several providers, you can set their regular schedule in Manage//Providers, choose necessary provider on the left and switch to “Service provider schedule” tab or in Time settings // Provider schedule. For example, if you work Monday-Friday 9a.m - 5p.m you simply set schedule for those dates by clicking on the corresponding slots. To make day of the week working/off use switcher near weekday names.

It is a regular schedule you have on a weekly basis. If you are the only provider, you can set it in Time Settings // Company opening hours. If you have several providers, you can set their regular schedule in Manage//Service Providers, choose the necessary provider on the left and switch to “Service provider schedule” tab or in Time settings // Provider schedule. For example, if you work Monday-Friday 9a.m - 5p.m you simply set schedule for those dates by moving the sliders or clicking on the corresponding slots(if you are using the advanced view). To make the day of the week working/off use the switcher near the corresponding weekday name.

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<nomobile>[[File:Company week schedule.png | center]]</nomobile>

<nomobile>[[File:Company week schedule.png | center]]</nomobile>

'''Special days'''

'''Special days'''

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Contrary to Opening hours, which is regular schedule, Special Days is schedule by date. If you do not have regular schedule or plan one-time event, you can use Special days to open/close only specific dates. To set specific schedule for company (Time settings // Company special days) or provider (Manage//Providers, choose necessary provider on the left and switch to “Service provider's special days” tab or Time settings // Provider special days) click on the date and insert the schedule you need or make it a day off. This feature can be used if you plan to open in a months and want to prevent bookings until then (make all days off before the opening date) or to insert national holidays in your schedule. Special days of the company are highlighted with yellow, providers' and services’ special days are highlighted with red.

Contrary to Opening hours, which is regular schedule, Special Days is the schedule by date. If you do not have regular schedule or plan one-time event, you can use Special days to open/close only specific dates. To set specific schedule for company (Time settings // Company special days) or provider (Manage//Service Providers, choose necessary provider on the left and switch to “Service provider schedule” tab//Show advanced settings//Special days or go to Time settings // Provider schedule//Special days) click on the date and insert the schedule you need or make it a day off. This feature can be used if you plan to open in a month, for example, and want to prevent bookings until then (make all days off before the opening date) or to insert national holidays in your schedule. Special days of the company are highlighted with yellow, providers' and services’ special days are highlighted with red.

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<nomobile>[[File:Special days view.png | center]]</nomobile>

<nomobile>[[File:Special days view.png | center]]</nomobile>

<mobileonly>[[File:M company special days.png | center]]</mobileonly>

<mobileonly>[[File:M company special days.png | center]]</mobileonly>

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''Note!'' Providers'/Services' working hours should be within opening hours of the company! If you can't open specific times for provider/service, please open those times for the company first and then for provider/service.

''Please note!'' Providers'/Services' working hours should be within opening hours of the company! If you can't open specific times for provider/service, please open those times for the company first and then for provider/service.

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