Scheduling: calendar and timeslots
Scheduling: Calendar and Timeslots
Alpaca gives your customers a simple, intuitive way to reserve their pickup or delivery window.
How it works:
- After selecting pickup or delivery, customers see a calendar of available dates.
- They can pick a date, then choose from available timeslots (e.g., 10:00–11:00am, 3–4pm).
- Unavailable or fully-booked slots are hidden or grayed out.
- Timeslot options reflect your custom schedules and capacity rules.
You control:
- Which days/times are bookable
- Maximum orders per slot
- Minimum advance notice before a timeslot is available
- Blocked dates for holidays or closures
Customer benefits:
- Book only when you’re actually available
- Get instant confirmation of their reserved slot
Troubleshooting:
If customers aren’t seeing the expected timeslots:
- Double-check your schedules in Alpaca’s settings
- Ensure the location is enabled for pickup or delivery
- Check for blocked dates or fully-booked slots
Still stuck? Email [email protected].
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