Set up appointment types

Add new appointment types into your Cliniko account.

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Written by Emily
Updated over a week ago

We have a couple of default appointment types pre-loaded into Cliniko for you, but it's easy to make new ones (and as many as you want!). Here's how!


Add a new appointment type

Head to Settings, and then Appointment types:

Click the Add appointment type button:

Fill in the details:

You aren't required to include a description or a category, but certainly can if you want!

On this page, you'll find many things that you can do to help make your life more efficient. You may not have come across some of what these settings are referring to just yet, but don't worry! You can also come back and edit an appointment type at a later time!

Here's a quick run down of some of the settings on this page:

Don't forget to click the Create appointment type button, and you'll be all set! ๐Ÿค— Then you can book patients in using this appointment type.


Do you offer classes, or any sort of appointment that would have more than one patient? Check out how to create group appointments!

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