How to Set Up Calendly
- George Apostolov
How to Set Up Calendly: step-by-step guide
Open your web browser and navigate to Calendly's homepage and click 'Get started' to sign up.
You can sign up using your Google account, Microsoft Office 365 account, or by using your email address.
Click 'Sign up with Google'.
In the main dashboard, click on the 'Availability' tab.
Define your available hours by setting specific time blocks for each day of the week. You can create multiple availability schedules if needed.
Click on the 'Event types' tab in the main dashboard.
Choose your preferred event type.
Enter the event name, description, and location (e.g., Zoom, phone call, or physical location).
Click 'Continue'.
Once your event type is set up, you can share your Calendly link with others. Click on the link icon above to copy the link.
Once you have copied your link a notification appears confirming the action.
By following these steps, you’ll have Calendly set up and ready to manage your appointments efficiently.
Quick answer: To set up Calendly, sign up with Google, Microsoft Office 365, or email. Next, define your available hours in the Availability tab, choose and configure an event type with details in the Event types tab, and finally copy your scheduling link to share with others.
About this Calendly tutorial
Configure your availability and event types in Calendly to start managing appointments and sharing your scheduling link easily. This guide shows how to set Up Calendly in 12 steps, starting with "Open your web browser and navigate to Calendly's homepage and click 'Get started' to si..." and finishing with "By following these steps, you’ll have Calendly set up and ready to manage your appointm...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Calendly interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to set Up Calendly?
12 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Calendly data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Calendly. Related guides: How to Set Up Round Robin Calendly, How to Use Calendly with Outlook and Integrate HubSpot and Calendly for appointment scheduling. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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