Time slot booking setup
Time Slot booking lets customers pick a date and then choose a specific time slot within that day (45 min, 90 min...). This guide walks through the full Availability tab setup for Time Slot.
Step 1 — Choose Booking Type
In the Availability tab, under Booking type, choose Time slot.
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Product name / Name service | Shopify product name and the name shown on the widget. |
Select product variants | Change which variants the booking rule applies to. |
Step 2 — Shipping Method (Rental services only)
Method | Description |
|---|---|
Express delivery | Same-day fast delivery |
Pickup/Collection | Customer picks up at the store |
Standard shipping | Regular shipping (2-5 days) |
Each ticked method creates its own Availability tab, allowing different delivery hours per method.
Copy setup from — the dropdown at the top of each tab lets you copy the configuration from another active method.
Step 3 — Configure Availability
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Name availability | Memorable name for this slot. |
Rental day | Days of the week you're open. |
Specific dates | Special working dates (you don't normally work, but accept bookings on these dates). |
Start & End time | Daily booking window opening and closing times. |
Max quantity / time slot | Maximum customers per time slot. |
Time slot Duration | 30/45/60/90/Custom — multiple values can be selected. |
Price per [X] min slot | Separate price for each duration. |
Buffer time | Gap between slots. Unit: Minutes. |
Step 4 — Blocked Dates
Mark specific dates as unbookable.
- Toggle Blocked dates on.
- Click + Add blocked dates.
- Choose 1 day, multiple individual days, or a date range.
Blocked dates appear in gray on the widget calendar.
Step 5 — Lead Time, Cut-off, Look Ahead
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Lead time | Minimum gap between booking time and service start. Units: Hours/Days/Weeks. |
Cut-off after | After this time, stop accepting bookings for the same day. |
Look ahead | Maximum number of days customers can book in advance. |
Save the service
Click Save in the top right.
Updated on: 12/05/2026
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