Close outs in ResDiary give you full control over when and where reservations can be made. This feature allows you to block availability for specific days, times, services and areas. Whether you're managing a private event, adjusting for staff shortages, or simply pacing your service, Close outs help ensure your booking flow aligns with your operational needs.
🤓 Tip: We have a new closeout feature currently in beta version.
Create your periodic close out by watching the video tutorial below or follow the provided steps.
Setup your periodic close out
A recurring close out is a period of time your diary is closed that reoccurs daily or weekly for a period of time. Follow the steps below to create your recurring close out:
Click Settings, then Close-outs.
Click Add New Period.
Complete the following options:
Name: Ensure it describe the close out for your staff.
Description: This is for internal purposes only.
From: Date when your close out begins.
Until: Date when your close out ends.
Days: Tick the correct days of the week.
Type: Use common for both online and internal bookings.
Colour: Choose a colour that appears on your grid view.
Add the intervals of time following the options below:
From: Interval of time where your closeout starts.
Until: Interval of time where your bookings resume.
Select an area from the dropdown menu.
Click Add.
⚠️ Warning: Ensure the close out times matches your interval period set in the services. For example, If your diary is set to 15 minute intervals, the closeout must be added at times such as : 00:00, 00:15, 00:30, 00:45. Alternatively if your diary is set to 30 minute intervals, the close out must be added on the hour or at half past: 00:00, 00:30.