How to Set Up Location Selections
Set up location selections for your TidyCal booking types to offer attendees meeting options including Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, phone, or in-person meetings.
Overview
When creating or editing a booking type, you can specify where the meeting will take place. TidyCal supports seven location types, and paid plan users can offer multiple location options per booking type.
Available Location Types
| Type | Description | Plan Required |
|---|---|---|
| None | No meeting location specified | All plans |
| Google Meet | Auto-generates a unique Google Meet link | Individual+ |
| Microsoft Teams | Auto-generates a unique Teams meeting link | Individual+ |
| Zoom | Auto-generates a unique Zoom meeting link | Individual+ |
| Custom video link | Use your own meeting URL | All plans |
| Phone number | Phone call with validated number | All plans |
| In person/Custom location | Physical address or custom venue | All plans |
Setting Up Locations
- Go to Booking types in the sidebar navigation.
- Click on a booking type to edit it, or create a new one.
- Scroll to the Locations section.
- Select a location type from the dropdown menu.
- For Custom video link, enter your meeting URL.
- For Phone number, enter the phone number with country code.
- For In person/Custom location, enter the address or location details.
- Save your booking type.
Individual Plan and Agency Plan users can click "Add another location" to offer multiple location choices. Attendees will be able to select their preferred meeting type when booking.
Free Plan users are limited to one location per booking type. An upgrade message "Upgrade to add multiple locations." appears after adding the first location.
Video Conferencing Setup
Auto-generated meeting links (Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams) require two things:
- Individual Plan or Agency Plan (Free Plan users see: "Upgrade to enable automatic [service] link generation.")
- The corresponding integration must be connected in Integrations.
Google Meet
Your primary calendar must be a Google account. If it is not, you will see: "Your primary calendar must be a Google account. Connect your Google account."
Zoom
Connect your Zoom account from Integrations. If not connected, you will see: "Connect Zoom account"
Microsoft Teams
Connect your Microsoft Teams account from Integrations. If not connected, you will see: "Connect Microsoft Teams account"
Note: You cannot select the same video provider twice per booking type (e.g., two Zoom options). Each video type can only be used once.
Troubleshooting
Video option shows upgrade prompt
- Auto-generated meeting links require the Individual Plan or Agency Plan.
- As an alternative, use Custom video link to manually enter a meeting URL on any plan.
Integration not connected warning
- Go to Integrations in the sidebar and connect the required service (Zoom, Google, or Microsoft).
- For Google Meet, ensure your primary calendar is a Google account.
Cannot add multiple locations
- Multiple locations require the Individual Plan or Agency Plan.
- Contact support@tidycal.com if you have a paid plan and still cannot add locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Free Plan users use video meetings?
Free Plan users cannot auto-generate Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams links. However, they can use Custom video link to manually paste any meeting URL.
Can attendees choose their preferred location?
Yes. When you add multiple locations to a booking type (Individual Plan or Agency Plan), attendees can select their preferred option when booking.
What is the default location?
The first location you add is marked as the default. If only one location is set, it is used automatically without showing a selection to the attendee.