Creating a New Meeting Type (Bookings with Me)

Issue/Question

How can I create a new meeting?

Environment

• Microsoft Bookings with Me

Resolution

1. Log into Bookings with me.
2. Select plus icon near Public or Private section.
3. Add details in New meeting type section.
   Note: Public meeting type anyone can view. Private meeting type will require specific meeting type shared to individual.
4. Add Schedule customization section.
   1. If you choose Use my regular meetings hours, this will pull from your Outlook profile. If you'd like to change your specific meeting times, click See regular meeting hours button.
   2. If you choose Use custom availability hours, this allows you to create your own availability.
   3. You may customize further by expanding Advanced options button.
      • Buffer time before meeting: how much time before a meeting is scheduled will be blocked off. This will allow a break before the meeting.
      • Buffer time after meeting: how much time after this meeting is scheduled will be blocked off. This will allow a break after the meeting.
      • Limit start time to: this allows you to edit when you'd like the meetings to be scheduled based on increments. 
      • Minimum lead time:  this is how many hours you want in advance to prepare for an appointment.
      • Maximum lead time: how far in advance of the appointment day will you let people make appointments.
5. Click Save to complete meeting. You will now see this meeting type listed in your bookings page.