Make a booking for a phone or walk-in client
Service, team member, time and client in three screens. The client gets a confirmation email the moment you confirm.
- Who can do this
- Everyone
- Where to find it
- Dashboard > Diary > New booking

- Step 1: Open Diary and press New booking. On a phone, press the + button.
- Step 2: Choose the service.
- Step 3: Choose the team member.
- Step 4: Pick a free time. Only times when they are free and the salon is open are offered.
- Step 5: Find the client by name or phone. If they are new, press Add a new client and enter their name and phone or email.
- Step 6: Choose Collect on the day (cash or card at the desk) or Bank transfer.
- Step 7: Add a note if you need one.
- Step 8: Check the summary and press Confirm.
Check it worked: The booking shows in the Diary as Confirmed and the client receives a confirmation email.
Note: A service that needs a patch test is held rather than confirmed until the test is recorded. See Clients for how.
Note: Space renters can only book into their own column.
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Last reviewed 22 October 2026 by Sam. Something look different? Open More, then Report Issue in your dashboard and name this guide.