Use and connect your calendar
Choose a month, week, or day view and understand the difference between a download, a subscription, and Google connection.
Business sign-in and the appropriate permissions may be required.
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When to use it
You want to see your schedule, set bookable hours, or show Dino appointments in another calendar app.
How availability becomes an appointment
How availability becomes an appointment
- 01Set open hoursYour bookable times
- 02Block timeProtect busy slots
- 03Client sees slotsBased on your rules
- 04Review bookingSee it in Calendar
How to use it
- In Calendar, select Month, Week, or Day and move to the date you need. Open an appointment to see its details.
- Business users can open Calendar setup to review working hours, blocked time, and connection status.
- Use a calendar subscription for ongoing updates in a compatible calendar app. Clients can find calendar options through their appointment link.
- Use an appointment calendar download for a one-time copy. Where available, connect Google and review its status or use Refresh now for a manual check.
What to know first
- A downloaded calendar file is a snapshot and does not keep itself updated.
- A subscription updates when the receiving calendar app refreshes it; Dino cannot promise instant refreshes in Apple, Outlook, or another app.
- Direct Google updates and outside busy-time protection require a configured, connected Google account. Busy-time import currently checks one selected Google calendar, or the primary calendar, for the next 30 days. Review later dates and other calendars directly, and check the last refresh status. A subscription is not two-way availability syncing.
How it connects
Availability and blocked time affect booking choices. A connected Google account can send bookings out and bring outside busy times in when the connection is healthy.
A useful habit
Treat subscription URLs like private links. If appointments look stale, check the source appointment, the app's refresh behavior, and any connection warning before creating duplicates.
Common questions
Can I see a full month in calendar boxes?
Yes. Open Calendar and choose Month. Week and Day views provide more room to inspect a busy schedule. Open an appointment from the calendar to see its details.
Read the guide: Use and connect your calendarWill Apple or Outlook calendar update instantly?
A subscribed calendar updates when Apple, Outlook, or another receiving app refreshes the feed. Dino cannot force an instant refresh. The separate Google connection supports direct updates when it is configured and connected. A downloaded file is a one-time snapshot.
Read the guide: Use and connect your calendarDoes a calendar subscription block outside busy times in Dino?
No. A subscription displays Dino events in a compatible calendar app; it does not import that app's other events. A healthy direct Google connection can import busy times from one selected calendar, or the primary calendar, for the next 30 days. Check the refresh status in Calendar setup and review later dates or other calendars directly.
Read the guide: Use and connect your calendar