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In Cal ID, the Minimum Notice setting gives you the lead time you need to prepare, so you never get surprised by a meeting that appears on your calendar at the last second.

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Setting a minimum notice

This setting prevents bookers from taking a slot that is too close to the current time. For example, if you set a 2-hour notice, no one can book a meeting with you that starts less than 2 hours from now.

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Why use a minimum notice?

  • Avoid surprises: Stop meetings from “popping up” on your calendar while you are already busy or away from your desk.
  • Preparation time: Ensure you have enough time to review notes or research an attendee before the call starts.
  • Schedule peace of mind: Know exactly what your day looks like without worrying about last-minute changes.

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How to set it up

1

Go to Event Types

Click on Event Types in the left sidebar.
2

Select an event

Click on the event you want to edit (e.g., “Interview”).
3

Navigate to Limits

Click on the Limits tab in the top menu bar of the event editor.
4

Find Minimum Booking Notice

Look for the section labelled Minimum Notice.
5

Enter your time

Type in the number of minutes, hours, or days you require as a heads-up.
  • Example: Entering “120” minutes means you won’t get any bookings for the next 2 hours.
Minimum Notice section of the Limits tab with 120 entered in the value field and the unit dropdown set to minutes

Guaranteeing yourself some lead time

6

Save

Click the Save button at the top right.

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How it looks for the booker

  • If it is currently 2:00 PM and you have a 1-hour minimum notice, the booker will only see available slots starting from 3:00 PM onwards.
  • Any slots between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM will be automatically hidden, even if you are technically “free” on your calendar.
If you have a busy morning, consider a 12-hour or 24-hour notice. This ensures that when you wake up, your schedule for the entire day is already set and won’t change unexpectedly.

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More limit settings

Buffers Between Events

Add padding before or after meetings for prep and wrap-up.

Limit Future Bookings

Control how far ahead bookers can book this event.

Limit Booking Frequency

Cap how many bookings you take per day, week, or month.

Time-Slot Intervals

Set how often start times appear on your booking page.

Related topics

Buffers Between EventsLimit Future BookingsLimit Booking FrequencySet Event-Type AvailabilityTime-Slot Intervals