Integrating Google Calendar with your Lnk8 account: A step-by-step guide

Today, clients expect easy, accessible options for booking appointments online. For professionals, balancing a busy schedule while managing multiple client requests can be challenging. Lnk8’s integration with Google Calendar simplifies this process, allowing you to sync your calendar, manage availability, and create a seamless booking experience for your clients.

When clients see your real-time availability directly on your Lnk8 profile, it reduces the need for back-and-forth communication and allows them to book slots with confidence. This streamlined system saves time for both clients and professionals by automating the scheduling process.

How the Google Calendar integration works

By connecting your Google Calendar with Lnk8, your events are synced in real time, allowing clients to view your availability and book appointments accordingly. This feature also keeps your calendar updated with confirmed bookings from Lnk8, helping you stay organised and preventing double bookings.

Top benefits of using Lnk8’s link-in-bio with calendar integration 

Streamlined scheduling with real-time availability 

Lnk8’s calendar integration enables clients to view an expert’s real-time availability, making booking appointments faster and more convenient. This feature reduces the hassle of back-and-forth communication, allowing clients to instantly book a slot that works for them. 

Shareable link-in-bio for instant bookings 

The expert profile on Lnk8 serves as a custom link-in-bio page that includes real-time calendar functionality. This page can be shared across social media platforms, websites, and emails, providing clients with a simple, one-click way to check availability and make a booking. The streamlined link-in-bio page helps experts capture leads and turn interest into appointments effortlessly.

Centralised dashboard for easy management 

Lnk8’s user-friendly dashboard gives experts a single place to view all upcoming bookings and monitor their calendar. With built-in analytics, experts can also track booking trends and engagement, allowing them to fine-tune their profile and better understand their clients’ scheduling preferences.

Reduced admin time and increased efficiency 

With automated scheduling, experts can focus more on delivering quality service rather than managing bookings manually. Lnk8’s integration with Google Calendar ensures that bookings are updated instantly, preventing double-booking and saving valuable time.

Flexible access across platforms 

The shareable link-in-bio page can be used on any platform, from Instagram and LinkedIn to business websites and email newsletters. This flexibility makes it easy for clients to find and book the expert’s services, boosting visibility and accessibility.

How to connect your Google Calendar

1. Log in to your Lnk8 account.
2. Navigate to Account Settings and select Google Calendar Integration.
3. Follow the prompts to sign in to your Google account and grant Lnk8 the necessary permissions.
4. Choose the calendar you’d like to sync with Lnk8.
5. Save your settings, and your availability will now be visible to clients for direct bookings.

Managing calendar permissions

Lnk8 allows you to control which calendar you sync to the platform. You can adjust your settings at any time by:

1. Going to Account Settings in your Lnk8 dashboard.
2. Selecting Google Calendar Integration.
3. Updating your chosen calendar or disconnecting Google Calendar from Lnk8. 

Disconnecting Google Calendar will remove your calendar availability from Lnk8, and clients will no longer be able to book based on your real-time schedule.

Customise your schedule with flexibility

Lnk8’s Google Calendar integration lets you fine-tune your availability to suit your needs. With our customisation options, you can:

Set your preferred time zone: Ensure your availability aligns with your location or clients' time zones.

Define specific days and hours: Select which days you're available and set start and end times for each day, so clients see only when you’re open for bookings.

Choose slot duration: Tailor meeting slots to suit your preferred appointment length, whether short or extended.

Clients can easily view these custom schedule settings when booking, ensuring a streamlined and clear appointment process.

Privacy and data security

Lnk8 understands and values your privacy. We only access calendar data necessary for scheduling purposes, and all information is securely stored and used solely for managing bookings. Lnk8 complies with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and relevant data privacy laws, so your information remains protected.

Need Help?

If you have questions or run into issues with Google Calendar integration, please reach out to our support team at [email protected]. We’re here to assist you with setup, troubleshooting, or any other queries regarding Google Calendar integration.