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|description=Set booking limits to control the number of appointments per client. Manage capacity effectively. Enable today!

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|keywords=faq, frequently asked questions, booking software, appointment system questions, appointments online, calendar software, booking system, booking calendar, scheduling software, online appointment scheduling, online scheduling, plugins, custom features, additional functionality, limit bookings per timeslot, limit bookings per system, restrict number of bookings, restrict bookings quantity, limit bookings quantity

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'''Please note!'''

* This feature is not compatible with[[Special:MyLanguage/Display_Remaining_Spaces| Display Remaining Spaces]]

* <~~span style="background~~-~~color:#ffe9e9; padding:5px; border~~-radius:5px;">This feature is developed to limit bookings per service per time slot and doesn't allow setting restrictions on the number of bookings a client can make within a specific time period. For controlling client bookings over a certain timeframe, you can consider using [[Special:~~MyLanguage/Anti~~-~~Fraud/Spam Protection Custom Feature|Anti~~-~~Fraud/Spam Protection]] Custom Feature.</span~~>

;How to use

:1. Enable this custom feature on your Custom Features page.

[[File:Limit bookings enable path ~~new cf~~.png | center]]

[[File:Limit bookings enable path redesigned.png|1200px| center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/a/a4/Limit_bookings_enable_path_redesigned.png]]

:2. Go to its settings on the right if you need to limit number of bookings for the whole system.

:3. If you need to set the limit per timeslot for the whole system please expand the first "Common bookings limit" block and indicate the desired number. As the result the bookings will be limited to this amount for all the services and classes you have.

[[File:Limit bookings common limit per system.png|1200px | center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/6/68/Limit_bookings_common_limit_per_system.png]]

:2. Go to ~~its settings on~~ the ~~right if you need to limit number of bookings at a time for~~ the ~~whole system~~.

:4. In case you would like to add client limitations please use the second block there "Client Restrictions" and set the desired pattern.

[[File:Limit bookings ~~settings path new cf~~.png | center]]

[[File:Limit bookings client restrictions per system.png|1200px | center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/4/48/Limit_bookings_client_restrictions_per_system.png]]

:3. ~~Indicate~~ the ~~necessary amount in~~ the ~~corresponding box~~.

The available options:

* The '''Existing bookings overlap''' option prevents a client from booking a service if its time slot overlaps with any other active booking they already have. This ensures a client cannot have two active bookings concurrently, preventing double-bookings.

* The '''Same Day''' option prevents a client from booking a new service if they already have any active booking on the same calendar day. This limits a client to one booking per day, regardless of the time or duration of the appointment.

* The '''Same Week''' option prevents a client from booking a new service if they already have any active booking within the same calendar week. This limits a client to one booking per week, regardless of the specific day or time.

* The '''Custom Period''' option prevents a client from booking new services for a specified duration both before and after their existing bookings. For instance, if a client has a booking from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and the restriction is 2 hours, they won't be able to make new reservations between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM on that day. This helps manage booking frequency and ensures adequate spacing between appointments.

:4. If you need to set the limit for certain service please navigate to Manage//Services(Classes) page, choose More options tab and set the desired number per service/class.

:5. If you need to set the limit for certain service please navigate to Manage//Services(Classes) page, choose "More options" tab and set the desired number per service/class. You fill find both options there: per timeslot and per client

[[File:Limit bookings per service v3.png | center]]

[[File:Limit bookings per service new.png|1200px | center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/a/aa/Limit_bookings_per_service_new.png]]

[[File:Limit bookings per client per service.png|1200px | center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/0/06/Limit_bookings_per_client_per_service.png]]

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 <span style="background-color:#ffe9e9; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">'''Please note!'''</span>
 * <span style="background-color:#ffe9e9; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">This feature is not compatible with[[Special:MyLanguage/Display_Remaining_Spaces| Display Remaining Spaces]]</span>
-* <span style="background-color:#ffe9e9; padding:5px; border-radius:5px;">This feature is developed to limit bookings per service per time slot and doesn't allow setting restrictions on the number of bookings a client can make within a specific time period. For controlling client bookings over a certain timeframe, you can consider using [[Special:MyLanguage/Anti-Fraud/Spam Protection Custom Feature|Anti-Fraud/Spam Protection]] Custom Feature.</span>
+<!--T:4-->
 <br><br>
 ;How to use
 :1. Enable this custom feature on your Custom Features page.
-[[File:Limit bookings enable path new cf.png | center]]
+[[File:Limit bookings enable path redesigned.png|1200px| center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/a/a4/Limit_bookings_enable_path_redesigned.png]]
+<br><br>
+:2. Go to its settings on the right if you need to limit number of bookings for the whole system.
+:3. If you need to set the limit per timeslot for the whole system please expand the first "Common bookings limit" block and indicate the desired number. As the result the bookings will be limited to this amount for all the services and classes you have.
+[[File:Limit bookings common limit per system.png|1200px | center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/6/68/Limit_bookings_common_limit_per_system.png]]
 <br><br>
-:2. Go to its settings on the right if you need to limit number of bookings at a time for the whole system.
+:4. In case you would like to add client limitations please use the second block there "Client Restrictions" and set the desired pattern.
-[[File:Limit bookings settings path new cf.png | center]]
+[[File:Limit bookings client restrictions per system.png|1200px | center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/4/48/Limit_bookings_client_restrictions_per_system.png]]
 <br><br>
-:3. Indicate the necessary amount in the corresponding box.
+The available options:
+* The '''Existing bookings overlap''' option prevents a client from booking a service if its time slot overlaps with any other active booking they already have. This ensures a client cannot have two active bookings concurrently, preventing double-bookings.
+* The '''Same Day''' option prevents a client from booking a new service if they already have any active booking on the same calendar day. This limits a client to one booking per day, regardless of the time or duration of the appointment.
+* The '''Same Week''' option prevents a client from booking a new service if they already have any active booking within the same calendar week. This limits a client to one booking per week, regardless of the specific day or time.
+* The '''Custom Period''' option prevents a client from booking new services for a specified duration both before and after their existing bookings. For instance, if a client has a booking from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and the restriction is 2 hours, they won't be able to make new reservations between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM on that day. This helps manage booking frequency and ensures adequate spacing between appointments.
 <br><br>
-:4. If you need to set the limit for certain service please navigate to Manage//Services(Classes) page, choose More options tab and set the desired number per service/class.
+:5. If you need to set the limit for certain service please navigate to Manage//Services(Classes) page, choose "More options" tab and set the desired number per service/class. You fill find both options there: per timeslot and per client
-[[File:Limit bookings per service v3.png | center]]
+[[File:Limit bookings per service new.png|1200px | center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/a/aa/Limit_bookings_per_service_new.png]]
+[[File:Limit bookings per client per service.png|1200px | center|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/0/06/Limit_bookings_per_client_per_service.png]]
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