GHL Calendar & Scheduling
Overview
GoHighLevel's calendar system handles appointment booking, team scheduling, and automated reminders. It integrates directly with the CRM, workflows, and AI agents for end-to-end appointment management.
Calendar Types
| Type | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Calendar | Single user, single service | Solo practitioners, 1-on-1 consultations |
| Round Robin | Auto-distributes bookings among team members | Sales teams, support teams |
| Class Booking | Multiple attendees per time slot | Group sessions, webinars, classes |
| Collective Calendar | Finds time when all selected team members are free | Multi-person meetings, panel interviews |
| Service Calendar | Offers multiple services with different durations | Multi-service businesses (salons, clinics) |
Calendar Setup
Step-by-Step
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Create Calendar: Settings → Calendars → Create Calendar
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Select Type: Choose from Simple, Round Robin, Class, Collective, or Service
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Configure Details:
- Calendar name
- Description
- Duration options (15, 30, 45, 60 min)
- Buffer time between appointments
- Minimum scheduling notice
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Set Availability:
- Define available days and hours
- Set timezone handling
- Add blocked dates (holidays, vacations)
- Configure recurring availability patterns
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Customize Booking Form:
- Required fields (name, email, phone)
- Custom questions
- Terms & conditions checkbox
- File upload options
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Connect Integrations:
- Google Calendar sync (2-way)
- Outlook Calendar sync
- Zoom/Google Meet auto-link generation
Availability Configuration
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (half day)
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: Unavailable
Sunday: Unavailable
Buffer: 15 min between appointments
Min Notice: 2 hours
Max Booking Window: 30 days ahead
Round Robin Configuration
Setup
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Add team members to the calendar
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Select distribution method:
- Equal Distribution: Evenly distributes across all available members
- Priority Based: Assigns based on member priority/weight
- Availability Based: Assigns to next available member
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Configure per-member availability (individual overrides)
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Set reassignment rules for cancellations
Best Practices
- Keep teams balanced — Distribute evenly to prevent burnout
- Set individual availability — Each team member manages their own schedule
- Configure fallbacks — What happens if all members are booked?
- Track per-member metrics — Monitor show rates by team member
Booking Widget
Embedding Options
| Method | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Direct Link | Share via email, SMS, social media |
| Embedded iframe | Add to your website or funnel page |
| GHL Funnel Element | Drag-and-drop calendar into a funnel page |
| Chat/AI Booking | AI books appointments during conversations |
Widget Customization
- Brand colors and styling
- Custom header text
- Available slot display format
- Timezone auto-detection
- Confirmation page redirect
Embed Code Example
<iframe
src="https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/{calendarId}"
style="width:100%; border:none; overflow:hidden;"
scrolling="no"
id="booking-widget"
></iframe>
Appointment Status Workflow
Booked → Confirmed → Showed / No-Show → Completed / Rescheduled / Cancelled
Status-Based Automations
| Status Change | Triggered Action |
|---|---|
| Booked | Send confirmation email/SMS, create opportunity |
| Confirmed | Send prep materials, internal notification |
| 24hr Before | Send reminder SMS with meeting details |
| 1hr Before | Send final reminder with Zoom/location link |
| No-Show | Send reschedule link, internal alert |
| Completed | Send follow-up email, review request, move pipeline stage |
| Cancelled | Send re-engagement message, update pipeline |
Reminder Sequences
Recommended Reminder Schedule
| Timing | Channel | Message Example |
|---|---|---|
| Immediately | Confirmation with all details (date, time, location/link) | |
| 24 hours before | SMS | "Reminder: Your appointment is tomorrow at {{appointment.time}}" |
| 1 hour before | SMS | "See you in 1 hour! Join here: {{appointment.meeting_link}}" |
| Post-appointment | Thank you + next steps + review request |
No-Show Recovery
Trigger: Appointment Status → No-Show
→ Wait 15 min
→ Send SMS: "We missed you! Would you like to reschedule? {{booking_link}}"
→ Wait 24 hours
→ If/Else: Rebooked?
→ Yes: End
→ No: Send Email with reschedule link + incentive
→ Wait 3 days
→ Final SMS: Last chance to reschedule
Calendar Best Practices
- Always confirm appointments — Send immediate confirmation via SMS and email
- Use buffer time — 10-15 min between appointments prevents overlap stress
- Set minimum notice — At least 2 hours prevents last-minute chaos
- Sync external calendars — 2-way sync with Google/Outlook prevents double-booking
- Limit booking window — 30-60 days ahead; too far out increases no-shows
- Add meeting links automatically — Auto-generate Zoom/Google Meet links
- Track no-show rates — Monitor and implement no-show recovery workflows
- Require phone number — Enables SMS reminders, dramatically reduces no-shows
- Customize confirmation pages — Redirect to a page with prep instructions
Integration with AI
GHL's AI agents can book appointments during conversations:
- Enable appointment booking in Voice AI or Conversation AI settings
- Select the target calendar
- AI suggests available slots to the lead
- Lead confirms, and the appointment is automatically created
- Standard confirmation + reminder workflows trigger
Key Resources
- Calendar Setup: Settings → Calendars in sub-account
- Google Calendar Sync: Settings → Integrations → Google
- Help Docs: GoHighLevel Calendar Guide