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# Set Up Services and Calendar in Zentrix Cloud

> Configure bookable services, staff availability, and the shared calendar in Zentrix Cloud Bookings. Keep appointments organized across branches and team members.

Before customers can schedule appointments, you need to define what services you offer, who can perform them, and when your team is available. This page covers how to set up services and view the shared calendar in the Bookings module.

<Note>
  Bookings is in Beta. Exact field labels and calendar views may vary. Check the in-app UI for the current layout.
</Note>

## Set up a bookable service

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Bookings module">
    From the Zentrix Cloud admin sidebar, select **Bookings (Beta)**. Then open the section for services or offerings. The exact label may vary.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a new service">
    Choose the option to add a new service. Enter a clear name customers will recognize, such as "Haircut" or "Consultation."
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set duration and price">
    Enter the expected duration in minutes and the price. This information appears to customers during scheduling and feeds into sales data when the appointment is checked in.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Assign staff">
    Select which team members can perform this service. If you use multi-branch, make sure the staff member belongs to the correct branch.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save the service">
    Confirm and save. The service is now available for booking.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Configure availability

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open staff or availability settings">
    Within Bookings, locate the staff or schedule settings. The exact path may differ depending on the current Beta layout.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set working hours">
    For each staff member, define their regular working hours by day. You can also set branch-level hours if that option is available.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add breaks and time off">
    Block out lunch breaks, holidays, or one-off absences so the calendar reflects real availability and prevents overbooking.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save changes">
    Confirm the schedule. Updates usually apply immediately to the shared calendar.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## View the shared calendar

The shared calendar shows all upcoming appointments across services and staff. Use it to spot gaps, avoid double bookings, and plan your day.

* Switch between day, week, or month views depending on what the current interface supports.
* Filter by branch, staff member, or service type to focus on a specific schedule.
* Click an appointment block to see customer details, service type, and status.

<Tip>
  If you operate multiple branches, use branch filters to view one location at a time or switch to a consolidated view for oversight.
</Tip>

## Next steps

* [Manage bookings](/bookings/manage-bookings)
* [Bookings overview](/bookings/overview)