Outlook - Creating a Personal Bookings Page

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and using the Microsoft Bookings app within Outlook. It walks users through accessing the app, adding it to Outlook, creating and customizing a personal bookings page, and sharing it with others.

Step 1: Open the Outlook App

  • Open your Outlook app.
  • In the top right corner, click on the All Apps square icon.
  • From the drop down menu, select Add Apps.

    Get the app

Step 2: Add the Bookings App

  • You’ll be taken to the More Apps page.
  • Use the search bar on the left side to search for “Bookings”.
  • Press Enter to search.

    Search for bookings

    Once the Bookings app appears, click on it and then click Add.

    Add bookings app
  • Once Bookings is added, a notification will appear.
  • Click OK and close the More Apps menu to return to your Outlook app.

Step 4: Open the Bookings App

  • On the left-hand side of the Outlook app, you'll see a vertical row of icons.
  • Click the Square Apps Icon again.
  • You may need to scroll down to find the Bookings icon.
  • Click the Bookings icon to open the Bookings page.

    Left hand side, find the apps icon

Step 5: Create Your Bookings Page

  • Click Create Meeting Type to start customizing your Bookings page.

    Create a bookings page

Step 6: Customize Your Bookings Page

You can now personalize your bookings page:

  • Name your meeting type.
  • Add a description.
  • Set the location of your meeting.
  • Choose the duration of each meeting.
  • Decide if the page should be public or private (a private link is recommended for sharing in your Outlook signature).

    Customize your bookings page

Step 7: Save and Share Your Bookings Page

  • Click Save once you’ve finished customizing.
  • Return to the main Bookings page.
  • Click the Share icon to open a menu.
  • Copy the link to your bookings page to:
    • Add it to your Outlook email signature.
    • Share it directly with others.

      Share your link

Step 8: Test Your Bookings Page

  • Paste the link into another browser or open it in an Incognito/InPrivate window to test how it works for others.

    Example of a bookings page

*Important Note*

Your Bookings page syncs with your Outlook calendar:

  • Any existing events on your Outlook calendar will block availability on the Bookings page.


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Created:
2025-04-18
Updated:
2025-04-21
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