How do I set up online booking on Squarespace?

Squarespace includes a built-in scheduling tool called Squarespace Scheduling (formerly Acuity Scheduling). To set it up, go to your Squarespace dashboard, click Scheduling in the left panel, and follow the setup wizard. You will define your appointment types (consultations, services, classes), set your availability, configure buffer times between appointments, and choose your booking page design. The tool supports multiple staff members, locations, and service categories.

For the booking flow, you can customize intake forms to collect information before the appointment, set up automated confirmation and reminder emails, require deposits or full payment at booking, and sync with Google Calendar, Outlook, or iCal. Clients can reschedule or cancel through automated links in their confirmation emails, which reduces no-shows and saves you time managing your calendar manually.

Squarespace Scheduling is included free with the Business plan and above for basic functionality. For advanced features like packages, memberships, class scheduling, and multiple calendars, you may need the Scheduling-specific paid tiers. The scheduling widget can be embedded on any page of your Squarespace site as a block, or you can use the standalone scheduling page URL. For service businesses like salons, consultants, and medical practices, this feature alone justifies the Squarespace subscription.