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# Adding busy times

Add a Busy time to block out time(s) when a staff member is unavailable for online bookings. Use busy times for irregular events like a personal appointment or a staff lunch.

1. To add a busy time, choose one of the following methods:
   * Press the turquoise **Clock button** on the sidebar.
   * From the **Calendar** tab, press and hold on an available time slot and select **Busy time**.
   *  From the **Calendar** tab, press the green **+** button and select **Busy time**.

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