AI Acquisition

Overview

Learn how to create and schedule appointments in the CRM. This guide walks you through adding a new appointment, setting details like date and time, selecting call types, adding attendees, and syncing with your calendar.

Before creating appointments, connect your calendar and Zoom account in Settings > Email & Calendar for automatic syncing and video conferencing options.

Prerequisites

  • Active organization membership

  • Email and calendar integration connected (Google Calendar or Outlook)

  • Zoom account connected (optional, for video meetings)

For help setting up integrations, see Setting Up AI SDR with Google Calendar.

Creating an Appointment

Step 1: Navigate to Appointments

From your dashboard, click CRM in the sidebar, then select the Appointments tab.

Step 2: Open the Appointment Form

Click the + Add Appointment button in the top-right corner.

Click the + Add Appointment button in the top-right corner

Step 3: Enter Appointment Details

Appointment Title

Give your appointment a descriptive title (required).

Enter a title for the appointment

Select Date

Click the date field to open the calendar picker.

Click the date field to select appointment date

Choose the desired date from the calendar.

Select the date from the calendar picker

Select Time

Click the time field and enter the appointment time in HH:MM format.

Enter the appointment time

Choose Call Type

Click the Call Type dropdown and select the type of appointment (e.g., Discovery, Demo, Follow-up). Each call type has a pre-set duration.

Click the Call Type dropdown
Select a call type from the dropdown

Select Host

Choose the team member who will host the appointment (defaults to you).

Select the appointment host

Add Attendees

Click Add Attendees to invite others to the appointment.

Click Add Attendees

Enter the email addresses of attendees you want to invite. You can add multiple attendees.

Enter attendee email addresses

To quickly add contacts from your CRM, see How to Add a Contact to the CRM.

Add Notes (Optional)

Use the notes field to add context, agenda items, or any information about the appointment (maximum 500 characters).

Add notes to the appointment

Create Calendar Event

Check the Create calendar event box to automatically add this appointment to your connected calendar and send invites to attendees.

Check the Create calendar event checkbox

This option is automatically selected if you have a calendar connected. If using Zoom for the location, calendar event creation is required.

Step 4: Save the Appointment

Click the Create Appointment button to save. You'll see a success message, and the appointment will appear on your calendar.

Click Create Appointment to save

Managing Appointments

Viewing Appointments

Switch between Day, Week, and Month views using the dropdown in the calendar toolbar. Use keyboard shortcuts D (Day), W (Week), or M (Month) for quick switching.

Filtering Appointments

Use the left sidebar to filter appointments by:

  • Calendars - Show or hide specific calendars

  • Call Types - Filter by appointment type

  • Hide Weekends - Toggle weekend display

Editing Appointments

Click any existing appointment on the calendar to open it in edit mode. Make your changes and click Update Appointment to save.

Troubleshooting

Invalid Input Errors

If you see validation errors:

  • "Title is required" - Enter a title for the appointment

  • "Invalid time format" - Use HH:MM format (e.g., 14:30 for 2:30 PM)

  • "Invalid email address" - Check attendee email addresses for typos

Without a connected calendar, the "Create calendar event" option will be disabled and attendees won't receive calendar invites.

Time Conflicts

If you receive a warning about time conflicts, check your calendar to verify you're not double-booking. You can proceed with creating the appointment or adjust the time.

No Appointments Showing

If your calendar appears empty:

  1. Check the filters in the left sidebar

  2. Click Show all calendars to ensure calendars aren't hidden

  3. Verify you're viewing the correct date range

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