# How to Set Up Calendly

> 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.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-set-up-calendly/
Apps: Calendly
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4e10ab56e05a00ff9c55/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open your web browser and navigate to Calendly's homepage and click 'Get started' to sign up.
2. You can sign up using your Google account, Microsoft Office 365 account, or by using your email address.
3. Click 'Sign up with Google'.
4. In the main dashboard, click on the 'Availability' tab.
5. Define your available hours by setting specific time blocks for each day of the week. You can create multiple availability schedules if needed.
6. Click on the 'Event types' tab in the main dashboard.
7. Choose your preferred event type.
8. Enter the event name, description, and location (e.g., Zoom, phone call, or physical location).
9. Click 'Continue'.
10. 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.
11. Once you have copied your link a notification appears confirming the action.
12. By following these steps, you’ll have Calendly set up and ready to manage your appointments efficiently.