# Availability

### Overview

The **Availability** section allows you to configure your working hours, time slots, and break durations for each day of the week. You can also apply overrides for specific dates when your availability may differ from the standard schedule.

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### Manage Availability

1. **Accessing the Availability Section**
   1. On the left-side navigation menu, select the **Availability** tab under the **Account** section.
   2. The **Manage Availability** page will appear where you can customize your working hours and other related settings.
2. **Configuring Availability**

   **Step 1: Time Zone**

   1. At the top of the **Manage Availability** page, you'll find the **Time Zone** dropdown.
   2. Select the appropriate time zone for your location from the dropdown list.

   **Step 2: Slot Duration**

   1. Next to the time zone, select the desired **Slot Duration** in minutes (e.g., 15 minutes).
   2. This setting determines the duration of each available time slot for appointments.

   **Step 3: Break Duration**

   1. Use the **Break Duration** option to set the amount of time (in minutes) you want to allocate between appointments.
   2. You can adjust the break duration by using the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons.
3. **Setting Weekly Availability**

   **Step 1: Choose a Day**

   1. You will see a list of days (Sunday to Saturday) with toggle switches next to them.
   2. Toggle on the days on which you are available for appointments.

   **Step 2: Set Time Slots**

   1. For each day you toggle on, you can configure your availability as follows:
      1. **Start and End Times**: Use the time pickers to set your working hours for that day (e.g., 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM).
      2. **Slot Type**: Select the slot type (e.g., **Online**, **In-person**, or other options if available).
      3. **Add Multiple Slots**: If you wish to have multiple availability slots in one day, click the **plus (+)** button to add another time slot.

   **Step 3: Copy Schedule**

   1. The copy icon (clipboard symbol) allows you to copy the availability settings of a particular day to other days.
   2. Click the copy icon, then choose the day to which you want to apply the same schedule.
4. **Date Overrides**
   1. If you have special dates when your availability differs from the usual schedule, use the **Date Overrides** option.
   2. Click **Add an Override** on the right-hand side of the page.
   3. You can set specific dates and customize the available time slots for those particular dates.
5. **Saving Changes**
   1. Once you have configured your availability, all changes will automatically be saved, as indicated by the "Availabilities updated successfully" message in the top-right corner.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage your availability and ensure your appointment slots are correctly displayed to patients on the platform.


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