Busy Slots allow you to manually block specific times in your calendar so they cannot be booked by customers.
This gives you full control over your availability — without needing to change your entire working schedule.
You can block time for:
Lunch breaks
Team meetings
Staff holidays
Equipment maintenance
Emergency closures
Private appointments
Personal commitments
Busy Slots ensure customers only see times you genuinely want available.
This is especially useful for:
Clinics needing admin time between patients
Garages blocking workshop capacity
Salons managing peak times
PTs balancing in-person and online sessions
It keeps your calendar realistic and manageable.
Follow these steps to create a Busy Slot:
Step 1: Open Your Calendar
Log into your Get Synced dashboard.
Navigate to Calendar.
Select the date you want to block.
Step 2: Create a Busy Slot
Click on the time range you want to block.
Select Add Busy Slot.
Enter:
Start time
End time
Optional reason
Save.
The blocked time will now appear as unavailable to customers.
Step 3: Choose Visibility (Optional)
You can decide whether:
The reason is visible internally only
Staff are notified
The slot applies to one staff member or multiple
This keeps your schedule organised without confusing customers.
🔄 How It Works
Once a Busy Slot is added:
Customers cannot book within that time
The slot appears blocked on your internal calendar
Availability updates instantly
Booking widgets reflect the change immediately
No need to adjust working hours manually.
🚀 Advanced Uses
Busy Slots can also be used to:
Limit daily capacity
Block preparation time before long services
Reserve time for high-priority customers
Manage unexpected disruptions
💡 Tip: Combine Busy Slots with Waiting Lists to quickly refill cancelled times.
🎯 Why Busy Slots Matter
Businesses using Busy Slots benefit from:
Better time control
Reduced scheduling stress
More realistic daily capacity
Improved work-life balance
Fewer last-minute conflicts
It gives you flexibility without disrupting your overall schedule.
