# Create an event type and share its booking link

**Category:** [Meeting Calendar](https://help.totalctrl.app/hc/totalctrl/totalctrl-help-center/en-US/categories/calendar)
**Updated:** 2026-08-19

## What an event type is

An event type is one kind of meeting you offer. Each event type has its own public booking link that you can share by email, on a website, or in your signature. People who open the link see your open times and schedule themselves.
## Create one

- Go to **Event Types** and click **New event type**.
- Enter a **Name** (for example "Intro call"). A booking link slug is generated from the name automatically; you can edit it.
- Set the **Duration** and pick a **Color** to help you spot it later.
- Choose a **Location**: a video call (using a connected provider), a custom link, or another option.
- Pick the **Availability** schedule that controls which hours are offered.

## Fine-tune the booking rules

- **Scheduling window** — how many days into the future people can book.
- **Minimum notice** — how many hours ahead a slot must be to remain bookable.
- **Buffers before/after** — padding added around each meeting.
- **Start-time increment** — spacing between offered slots (for example every 30 minutes).
- **Max bookings per day/week** — caps to avoid over-booking.
- **Questions** — custom questions invitees answer when booking.

## Share the link

From the Event Types list, copy the event type's booking link and send it out. You can deactivate an event type to pause new bookings without deleting it. To delete one, first cancel or reschedule any upcoming confirmed bookings.

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## Related Articles

- [Calendar & Booking Overview](https://help.totalctrl.app/en-US/articles/calendar-booking-overview)
- [Connect your calendar and video conferencing](https://help.totalctrl.app/en-US/articles/connect-your-calendar-and-video-conferencing)
- [Setting Up Your Booking Page](https://help.totalctrl.app/en-US/articles/setting-up-your-booking-page)
- [Manage and cancel bookings](https://help.totalctrl.app/en-US/articles/manage-and-cancel-bookings)
- [Meeting Calendar overview](https://help.totalctrl.app/en-US/articles/meeting-calendar-overview)

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