Salon Manager Appointments and Diary guide

How to Create Additional Appointment Books

Create another appointment book to organise different diary areas, locations, rooms, resources or service groups in Salon Manager.

Video walkthrough: creating an additional appointment book in Salon Manager.

Quick answer

Select Add New Appointment Book

Open Settings, choose Appointment Books, select Add New Appointment Book, enter the name, choose the slot length, then select Confirm.

Before you start

Have these details ready

Access to diary settings
The name of the appointment book
The required booking slot length
Permission to update appointment book settings

Step-by-step instructions

How to create an additional appointment book

Follow these steps to add a new diary area with the correct booking intervals.

1Open the diaryOpen the Salon Manager appointment diary.
2Open settingsSelect the settings cog on the left-hand side.
3Choose Appointment BooksSelect Appointment Books from the settings menu.
4Review existing booksCheck the current appointment books before creating another one.
5Add a new appointment bookSelect Add New Appointment Book at the top right.
6Enter the nameAdd a clear name for the new appointment book.
7Choose the slot lengthSelect the booking interval required. Common options include 15 and 60 minutes.
8Review the detailsCheck the appointment book name and slot length.
9Confirm the appointment bookSelect Confirm to save it.

Useful tips

Use a clear name and suitable slot length

Choose a name that clearly explains the purpose of the appointment book.
Choose the slot length carefully because it controls the available booking intervals.
Check how the new appointment book appears in the diary before using it with clients.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and what to check

I cannot see Appointment Books in settings

Check your user permissions or ask a manager to access the appointment book settings.

The slot length is wrong

Edit the appointment book settings before using it widely.

The appointment book name is unclear

Rename it so the team can recognise its purpose easily.

Frequently asked questions

Appointment book questions

What is an appointment book?

An appointment book is a diary area used to organise bookings, teams, rooms, resources or locations.

Can I choose the slot length?

Yes. Choose the booking slot length when creating the appointment book.

What does a 15-minute slot length mean?

It allows bookings at 15-minute intervals, such as 9:00, 9:15, 9:30 and 9:45.

Offline reference

Download this guide as a PDF

Keep a printable copy for diary administrators or use it during staff training.

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Last reviewed: 16 June 2026.

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