> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.onewebsite.is/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Booking settings

> How to configure the booking system

## Open settings

1. Go to **Bookings** → **Appointments** (Tímabókun) → **Settings** (Stillingar)
2. Tabs appear at the top of the page

## Tabs

| Tab                 | What it configures                        |
| ------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| **Services**        | Bookable services (name, duration, color) |
| **Working hours**   | When bookings are allowed                 |
| **Closed days**     | Holidays and special closed dates         |
| **Settings**        | General booking rules                     |
| **Email templates** | Emails sent for bookings                  |

## Enable public booking

Under the **Settings** tab:

1. Check **Enable public booking** (Virkja opinbera bókun)
2. Set slot length (how long each appointment is)
3. Set buffer time between bookings
4. Set how many days ahead visitors can book

## Booking services

Under the **Services** tab, add what visitors can book:

1. Click **Add service**
2. Set name and duration in minutes
3. Pick a color for the calendar
4. Mark **Active** and save

## Notifications

You can enable emails for:

* New booking
* Confirmation to the customer
* Reminder before the appointment

<Tip>
  Try booking an appointment yourself on the website after saving — you will see exactly what visitors experience.
</Tip>

## Next step

* [Time slots](/en/07-booking/time-slots) — set when you are open