To access the Booking Form

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The Zoho Bookings booking form controls what information you collect from customers when they schedule an appointment. It can be configured separately for guest users and registered users, so you capture the right details every time.

How to access the booking form

  1. Click the Manage Business icon in the top right corner.
  2. Select Workspaces.
  3. Choose the workspace.
  4. Click Booking Form to open the configuration panel.

Who can edit it

  • Super Admins and Admins can view and edit the form.
  • Managers have view only access.
  • Staff have no access.

Default and custom fields

The form includes three mandatory default fields, which can be edited but not removed. To edit a default field, hover over it, click the edit icon, enter the new label and click Save.

Name field

The Name field can display a single input line, or separate First Name and Last Name fields. If you push customer data to Zoho CRM, a single Name field maps to the CRM Last Name field, while separate First Name and Last Name fields map accordingly.

Contact number and country code

Click the edit icon next to the Contact Number field to set the country code based on the customer’s location (the default), a specific country you choose, locked so it cannot be changed, or hidden entirely, then click Save.

Adding a new field

  1. Click Add Field.
  2. Enter the field name and choose whether it is mandatory.
  3. Select the field type: single line (up to 50 characters), multi line (up to 2000 characters), email, checkbox, dropdown, radio button or date.
  4. Click Save.

Enabling guest invites

Useful for sessions with more than one participant, such as a joint consultation. Hover over the Invite Guest field, click the eye icon to make it visible, and the edit icon to rename it if needed. Up to 10 guest email addresses can be added, and each guest receives email invites, reminders and calendar links.

Customising the confirmation button

The button defaults to “Schedule Appointment” for free appointments and “Pay and Schedule Appointment” for paid ones. To change the text, hover over the confirmation button field, click the edit icon, enter new text and click Save.

Where custom field values appear

Custom field values show up in the Booking Summary under Additional Info, and in the List View appointment summary.

Enabling the customer portal for registered users

Click Registered Users and check Booking as a registered user. Sign up and sign in options only appear on the booking page once this is enabled. Field configuration works the same way as for guest users, and fields can be rearranged by dragging and dropping them.

Tips

  • Use separate First Name and Last Name fields if you sync bookings with Zoho CRM, for cleaner data mapping.
  • Lock the country code to avoid phone number formatting errors.
  • Only ask for information you actually need with custom fields.
  • Enable Guest Invite for sessions with more than one attendee, even if the service is set up as one on one.

Frequently asked questions

Who can edit the booking form in Zoho Bookings?

Super Admins and Admins can view and edit the booking form. Managers have view only access, and Staff have no access.

Can I collect information from more than one attendee per booking?

Yes, enabling the Invite Guest field lets customers add up to 10 guest email addresses, who then receive email invites, reminders and calendar links.

Does the booking form work differently for guests and registered users?

You configure fields separately for Guest Users and Registered Users. Sign up and sign in options only appear on the booking page once Booking as a registered user is enabled.

Need help?

Need help configuring your Zoho Bookings form? Contact support@thoughtlogik.com or see our Zoho implementation services.

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