How to customize your event types

Updated March 17, 2026·2 min read

Available to all users on View plans

You can update your event type settings in Calendly to control how and when people can schedule time with you.

Before you begin

Using managed event types? These include special settings and limits. Learn how to edit admin-managed event types.
Want to switch event types? You can’t change one type into another (for example, from a one-on-one to a group event). Instead, create a new event type.
Using the mobile app? See these mobile-specific instructions for editing your event on a phone or tablet.

Each event type includes settings that affect how invitees schedule with you.

Setting	What it controls
Event name	What invitees see as the title.
Event color	The color used to identify the event type.
Duration	How long the meeting lasts.
Location	Where the meeting takes place (Zoom, phone, in person). Learn more.
Availability	Set your date range, minimum notice, and available hours.
Host(s)	Choose who will host the event.

Select More options to see these additional settings:

Setting	What it controls
Description	Add details for invitees before the meeting.
Limits and buffers	Add buffer time or limit how often people can book.
Free/busy rules	Let invitees book over events on connected calendars. Learn more.
Booking page options	Customize your event link, start time increments, and time zone display.
Invitee form	Ask invitees for info before the meeting. Learn more.
Payment	Collect payments with Stripe or PayPal (Standard plan and above).
Notifications and workflows	Set reminders and follow-ups.
Confirmation page	Decide what invitees see after booking.

After making your updates, your event is ready to share.

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