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Wix Bookings: Creating Appointments Using the Wix App

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The Wix app enables you to create new appointment services from your mobile device, while you're on the go.

Appointments are services that clients can book whenever a time slot is available. For example, a hairdresser may be available from 9 AM until 7 PM and clients can book any time that isn't already taken.

Notes:

You can also create Classes using the Wix app.
Go to your desktop if you need to create Courses in Wix Bookings.

Step 1 | Create an appointment in the Wix app

Create a new service and choose 'Appointment' to get started.

To create an appointment in the Wix app:

Go to your site in the Wix app.
Tap Manage at the bottom.
Tip: Alternatively, you can tap Add at the bottom, then select Service and tap Appointment. Then skip ahead to the Step 2 section steps below.
Tap Booking Services, or tap Catalog and select Booking Services.
Tap + Create New Service at the bottom.
Tap Appointment.

A screenshot showing where to book an appointment on your app.

Step 2 | Fill out your service details

Add information about what clients can expect from the appointment. Include a detailed description to give clients a clearer idea of what you offer. You can also set the duration of your appointment and add any buffer time you may need before the next appointment.

A screenshot showing where to fill out new appointment details.

To fill out your service details:

Add your service details:
- Name: Enter a name for the appointment.
- Category: Select a category from the drop-down menu (if you created categories).
- Tagline (optional): Enter a tagline that will appear below the service name on your app.
- Description (optional): Enter a description that will appear on the service page of your app.
- Duration: Select how long your session lasts from the drop-down menu.
- Buffer time: Select the amount of time you want between sessions to create a short break before the next one begins.
  Note: Duration and buffer time affect your appointment availability. Learn more about what effects appointment availability.
Tap Continue.

Step 3 | Set your price and payment details

Make your pricing clear and easy to understand. Choose how you want to charge clients per session. You can choose to set a fixed price, offer a customized price, or provide the service for free. You can also set varied prices from your desktop.

Note:

You need to create the service before you can connect a pricing plan.

A screenshot showing where to choose your price per session for appointments.

To set your price and payment details per session:

Tap the Price type drop-down and select how you want to charge your client per session:
- Fixed price: You charge a set price for the appointment:
  1. Tap Amount and enter the price.
  2. Choose how clients pay from the Payment preferences drop-down:
    - Entire amount online: Only accept online payments for the appointment.
    - Entire amount in person: Only accept in-person payments (before or after the appointment).
    - Entire amount either online or in person: Allow clients to choose whether they pay online or in person.
    - Online deposit and the rest in person: Accept an online deposit for the appointment and have clients pay the rest in person. Add the deposit amount that clients need to pay online.
- Free: Offer the service free of charge. Great for introductory appointments with clients.
- Varied Prices: Go to your Wix account on desktop to add varied prices to your appointments. You can charge different rates for appointments depending on the staff member, client type, service type and more.
- Custom price: Enter a short description of your pricing to display on your site. Clients aren't charged online when booking custom-priced services. Learn more about getting paid offline or in person.
Tap Create Service.

Step 4 | Edit or add additional service details

Finalize your service details by adding pricing plans, selecting your service location, and assigning staff members. Decide whether to show the appointment on your service list or keep it hidden until you're ready to take bookings. Make your service visible right after creating it to maximize exposure and attract clients quickly.