Getting Started

⚡ Getting Started with Tipo Appointment Booking

Welcome to Tipo Appointment Booking, your all-in-one solution for managing appointments, services, and customer bookings on Shopify. Whether you're running a salon, clinic, or consulting business, Tipo helps you streamline scheduling and deliver a seamless booking experience.

📌 Key Features

  • Multiple Appointment Types: Offer flexible booking options for retail assistance, spa treatments, salon services, tutoring, consultations, and more.

  • Customizable Booking Form: Tailor the booking experience with editable fields like location, date/time, font, colors, and background.

  • Capacity Control: Limit how many people can book a particular time slot.

  • Advanced Booking Management: View and manage appointments with detailed customer info, service details, and status tracking.

  • Google Calendar Sync: Seamlessly sync appointments with your Google Calendar to stay organized across platforms.

  • Custom Fields for Customer Info: Collect additional customer details using extra form fields, perfect for intake forms or preferences.

  • Automated Notifications: Send confirmation, reminder, reschedule, and cancellation alerts via email and SMS.

  • Staff Scheduling Support: Assign services to staff members and manage their availability with ease.

💡Quick start guide

Here’s how to set up Tipo Appointment Booking in a few clear steps:

1. Install the App

Go to the Shopify App Store, find Tipo Appointment Booking, and install it here

2. Create Your First Service

Go to the app dashboard → Services → Add Service. Choose between free, paid, full-day, or multi-day formats.

Configure Booking Options:

  • Choose whether this service is free, paid, full-day, or multi-day

  • Configure essential details: name, description, capacity, duration, price, and location

  • Assign staff (employees) to the service and set their availability

3. Customize the Booking Widget

Adjust the look and feel of the booking form to match your store’s branding.

4. Configure General Settings

Go to Settings → General in the app

  • Set the time step, default appointment status, and whether overlapping bookings are allowed

  • Block dates (holidays, maintenance) when booking should be disabled

5. Test the Booking Flow

Preview your storefront and make a test booking to ensure everything works smoothly.

5. Manage Appointments

Use the calendar view to reschedule, cancel, or manually add bookings.

6. Support & Resources

NextGeneral steps to start with services

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