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Managing Services

Learn how to create, manage, schedule, and limit Services and Add-on Services for customer appointments, including service times, exceptions, and booking controls.

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Written by Sabrina Herrera
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📝 Overview

Services and Add-on Services are what you offer to customers for scheduling purposes. Depending on your account setup, the reason for an Appointment may already be customized. Some examples of other terms used include Sessions, Treatments, or Lessons. Services may be distinguished in several ways.

⚠️ Please Note: Access to create, edit, or delete Services and Add-on Services is available to Headquarters and Location Administrators only.


🛠️ Services Set Up

You can create unlimited Services and Add-on Services per Location. Services created at the Headquarters location are visible to all sub-locations but cannot be edited from within a sub-location. If you manage many Services, use the sorting and filtering tools in the Services tab, and configure how Services are used in Settings > Services Preferences.

🏷️ Service Types

Services

Services will be found within the Services tab.

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A Service is what an appointment is scheduled for at a set time, with a defined duration, assigned Staff Member, Service Color and Description(s).

Add-on Services

Add-on Services will be found within the Services > Add-on Services tab.

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This feature allows Active Staff Members to have supplement to their main Services, as Add-on's cannot stand alone.

🧾 Service Paging

Service Paging organizes large Service lists into manageable pages to make assigning and managing Services easier.

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You may choose from the paging drop-down of 25, 50, 75, 100 Services per page.

🔍 Descriptions View

Descriptions View allows Staff Members to view Service descriptions while navigating through the Services tab.

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Descriptions

You may select the Descriptions box to display the Services' Descriptions.

Internal Descriptions

You may select the Internal Descriptions box to display the Services' Internal Descriptions (only visible to staff).

Both

You may select both the Descriptions and Internal Descriptions box to display the Services' Descriptions/Internal Descriptions.

↕️ Sort Order

Sort Order controls the sequence in which Services appear, allowing Staff Members to organize and display Services in a preferred order.

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Services will be automatically put in order (1 - 100) by newest Service added.

  1. You may rearrange Services within the Services tab by editing the Sort Order number to organize the services you'd like, in the order you prefer.

  2. Finalize by clicking Update.

➕ How to Create a Service

Set up new Services or Add-on Services so customers and staff can schedule appointments accurately.

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  1. Click the Services tab.

  2. Click Create.

  3. Complete the required (*) fields, Service or Add-on, Title, and Duration. You may also fill out the Description, Internal Description, Allow Customer to See, Cost, Service Color, and Required Add-on Service (if enabled) fields.

  4. Click Create.

✏️ Editing Services

Update existing Service details, availability, and settings to reflect changes in how you offer Appointments.

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  1. Click the Services tab.

  2. Select the service you wish to edit.

  3. Edit the Service fields listed.

  4. Click Update.

🗑️ Deleting Services

Permanently remove Services or Add-on Services from your account when they are no longer offered or needed.

⚠️ Please Note: Deleting a Service removes its association from past appointments. Deleted Services will not appear in schedules, customer appointment history, or reports.

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  1. Click the Services tab.

  2. Locate the Service you wish to delete.

  3. Click the little trash can icon next to the Service or Add-on Service.

  4. Click Yes, delete service within pop-up to complete action.

🧩 Add-On Services

This feature allows Active Staff Members to have supplement to their main Services, as Add-on's cannot stand alone. Below we will review how to enable, view, and apply add-on services.

🧠 Example: Your Service is a Haircut and the Add-on Service would be Shampoo or Highlights.


Enabling Add-on Services

This Services Preference will be defaulted to No upon account set-up.

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  1. Click the Settings tab.

  2. Click on Services Preferences.

  3. Set Preference #5 (Enable ability to assign add-on services to services) to Yes.

  4. Click Update.

Applying the Add-on Service(s) to a Service

Below we will review how to apply an Add-on Service to a Service. If this step is not completed, the Add-on Service(s) will not be visible upon the booking process.

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Upon enabling Add-on Services, you'll see a new Add-On setting is available within the Service Details page.

  1. Click the Services tab.

  2. Select an existing Service.

  3. You may select any Add-on Services to apply to the Service, or click Select All if you'd like to apply all Add-on Services.

  4. Click Update.

Required Add-on Services

Required Add-On Services allow administrators to control whether customers must select a minimum and/or maximum number of Add-On Services when scheduling an appointment. This feature is configured within each Service and enforced during the booking process.

Click here to learn more about Required Add-on Services

  1. Click the Services tab.

  2. Select an existing Service.

  3. Check the Required checkbox.

  4. You may enter the minimum number of Add-On Services required to schedule the Service via Customer View in the At Least field.

  5. You may enter in the maximum number of Add-On Services allowed when scheduling via Customer View in the No More Than field.

  6. Or check the Unlimited box if an unlimited amount required add-ons will be available.

Viewing Add-on Services

Below we will review the steps on how to get a view of your Add-on Services only.

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  1. Click the Services tab.

  2. Switch the Services button to Add-on Services button.

  3. A page displaying all Add-on Services will appear.


👥 Services Offered by Staff

Assigning Services to Staff Members determines which Services and Add-On Services each Staff Member is available to offer when scheduling appointments.

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Auto assign Services to all Staff Members upon creation

Click here to learn more about Enabling auto-assign

  1. Click the Settings tab.

  2. Click Services Preferences on the left.

  3. Set Preference #3 (Automatically assign any new service to all staff members) to Yes.

  4. Click Update.

Removing Services Offered from a Staff Member

Click here to learn more about Removing Services from Staff

  1. Click the Staff Members tab.

  2. Select Staff Member you'd like to assign Services to.

  3. Click on Services Offered tab on the left.

  4. Uncheck Service.

  5. Click Update.

Services Offered Schedule

Click here to learn more about Services Offered Schedule

  1. Click the Staff Members tab.

  2. Select Staff Member you'd like to assign Services to.

  3. Click on Services Offered tab on the left.

  4. Select days that specific Services are or are not offered for this user.

  5. Click Update.

Services Cost (per Staff Member)

Click here to learn more about Services Cost (per Staff Member)

  1. Click the Staff Members tab.

  2. Select Staff Member you'd like to assign Services to.

  3. Click on Services Offered tab on the left.

  4. Set the Cost for a specific Service offered by this user if it is different than the cost set within Services tab.

  5. Click Update.

Services Duration (per Staff Member)

Click here to learn more about Services Duration (per Staff Member)

  1. Click the Staff Members tab.

  2. Select Staff Member you'd like to assign Services to.

  3. Click on Services Offered tab on the left.

  4. Set the Time to Complete for a specific Service offered by this user if it is different than the duration set within Services tab.

  5. Click Update.


🗂️ Service Fields

Define the details and settings that control how a Service appears, functions, and is scheduled within your system.

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Title


The name of the Service as it appears in the appointment scheduling drop-down list.

Description


Optional information visible to customers during scheduling through the Customer View.

🧠 Example: Description in Customer View.

Internal Description


Internal notes visible only to Staff Members.

Duration


The default length of the Service. Duration can be overridden per Staff Member or appointment. Buffer time can be included by extending the duration (e.g., 75 minutes for a 60-minute service with a 15-minute buffer).

Cost


Default cost of the Service. This can vary by Staff Member or appointment and is optional.

Number of Spots


Applicable only when using Multiple Appointments per Time Slot. Determines how many spots are consumed per appointment.

Assign Service Color

This serves as a color indicator of specific Services that will show up on the Appointment Grid.

Add-on Services

Apply the Required Add-On Service to require Staff Members/Customers to select when scheduling an appointment.

Additional Service Fields (if POS is Enabled)

  • Product/Service Code: Used with Point of Sale.

  • Taxable: Applies tax based on POS tax rate settings.

  • Category: Used in sales reporting.


Service Times & Exceptions

Service Times and Exceptions allow you to restrict when Services and Add-on Services are available.

⚙️ Enabling Service Times & Exceptions

Below we will review how to enable Service Times and Exceptions.

⛔️ Warning: These settings should not be enabled simultaneously.


Service Times by Service

This option allows you to create weekly recurring schedules per Service that apply to all Staff Members.

Click here to learn more about Enabling Service Times by Service

  1. Click the Settings tab.

  2. Click Services Preferences.

  3. Set Preference #6 (Allow Services and Add-on Services to be limited to certain times of the day) to Yes.

  4. Click Update.

Service Times by Staff Member

This option allows individual Service schedules per Staff Member.

Click here to learn more about Enabling Service Times by Staff Member

  1. Click the Settings tab.

  2. Click Services Preferences.

  3. Set Preference #7 (Allow Services and Add-on Services to be limited to certain times of the day by Staff Member) to Yes.

  4. Click Update.

🗓️ Creating Service Times

Define when each Service or Add-On Service is available by setting specific days and times that control when appointments can be scheduled.

Click here to learn more about Creating Service Times by Service

  1. Click the Services tab.

  2. Select a Service or Add-on Service.

  3. Scroll to Service Times tab on the left.

  4. Set Start and End Times within Location open hours. The locations Open and Close hours will be reflected on the Service Times by default.

  5. Click Update.

🔄 Creating Service Exceptions

Service Exceptions override Service Times for specific dates.

Click here to learn more about Creating Service Exceptions

  1. Click the Services tab.

  2. Select a Service or Add-on Service.

  3. Click Service Exceptions tab on the left.

  4. Select Location(s), Date, Start Time, and End Time.

  5. Click Add.

💡 Pro Tip: Exception duration must be equal to or longer than the Service duration.


📊 Daily Service Limits

Daily Appointment Limits restrict how many appointments customers can book per Service by day of week or specific dates, while Site Administration bookings remain unaffected. This applies only to customer-booked appointments. Limits apply to the Appointment date, not the date the appointment was booked.

Click here to learn more about creating Daily Service Limits

  1. Click the Services tab.

  2. Select a Service.

  3. Click Daily Service Limits.

  4. Enter numeric limits per day:

    • 0 = No bookings allowed

    • Blank = Unlimited bookings

  5. Click Add.

🔕 Service Exception Limits

Admins can create date-specific Exception Limits by selecting a date and entering a numeric limit; only one exception is allowed per date, overrides the day-of-week limit, and can be edited or deleted later.

Click here to learn more about creating Daily Service Limits

  1. Click the Services tab.

  2. Select a Service.

  3. Click Daily Service Limits.

  4. Click Add Exception.

  5. Enter the Date and Exception Limit Quantity.

  6. Click Add Exception Limit.


❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Find answers to common questions or additional details that may not be covered in the main instructions.

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Why aren’t Services showing when scheduling?

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  • Verify Services are assigned to Staff Members.

  • Confirm Service Times are configured correctly.

  • Ensure Allow Customers to See is enabled.

  • If you're still experiencing a roadblock, please contact our Support team.

What is the difference between Services, Add-on Services, and Events?

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Services: One-on-one appointments with flexible times and durations.

Add-on Services: Optional additions to Services.

Events: Group appointments with set dates, times, and attendance limits.

Why can’t I edit a Service from a sub-location?

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Services created at the Headquarters location are shared with all sub-locations but can only be edited at the HQ level.

Why don’t my Services appear when scheduling an appointment?

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Ensure the Service is assigned to the Staff Member, set to be visible, and available based on Service Times, limits, or staff availability.

What happens to past appointments if I delete a Service?

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Deleted Services are removed from schedules, reports, and appointment history, and past appointments will no longer display an associated Service.

Why is a Service unavailable on certain days or times?

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Service availability may be restricted by Service Times, Service Exceptions, Staff-specific schedules, or Daily Service Limits.

What happens if both Service Times (by Service) and Service Times (by Staff Member) are enabled?

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These settings should not be enabled at the same time, as they conflict and may cause Services not to appear during scheduling.

Do Daily Service Limits apply to appointments booked by staff?

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No, Daily Service Limits apply only to customer-booked appointments; Site Administration bookings are not restricted.

Why can I only add one Service Exception Limit per date?

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Each date supports a single exception to ensure clarity and prevent conflicting limits; this exception overrides the standard daily limit for that date.

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