Who This Is For / When to Use
Use this guide if you need to temporarily stop bookings for a calendar while keeping all existing appointments and settings intact.
What Deactivating a Calendar Does
Deactivating a calendar:
Hides it from booking pages
Prevents new appointments
Keeps all existing appointments intact
Allows instant reactivation later
Deactivation does not delete the calendar.
How to Deactivate a Calendar
Open Calendar Settings
Navigate to Calendars from the left navigation.
Locate the calendar you want to deactivate.
Click the three-dot (⋮) menu in the Actions column.
Select Deactivate Calendar.
Confirm Deactivation
Review the confirmation message.
Click Save to deactivate the calendar.
How to Identify Active vs Inactive Calendars
Calendar status is displayed directly in the calendar list.
Active calendars are available for booking
Inactive calendars are hidden and unavailable
Check the Status column to confirm the calendar state.
How to Activate a Calendar
Reactivate a Calendar
In Calendars, locate the inactive calendar.
Click the three-dot (⋮) menu.
Select Activate Calendar.
The calendar is reactivated immediately.
What Happens to Existing Appointments
Existing appointments are not deleted
Appointment data remains unchanged
All appointments become visible again after reactivation
No data loss occurs during deactivation.
Common Issues and Fixes
Calendar not visible for booking
Check the Status column and confirm the calendar is Active.Appointments missing after reactivation
Refresh the page. Appointments are restored automatically.Cannot deactivate multiple calendars at once
Each calendar must be deactivated individually.
FAQ
How do I deactivate a calendar?
Go to Calendars, open the three-dot menu for the calendar, select Deactivate Calendar, and click Save.
How can I tell which calendars are inactive?
Check the Status column in the calendar list. Inactive calendars are clearly labeled.
How do I reactivate a calendar?
Open the three-dot menu for the inactive calendar and select Activate Calendar.
Can I reactivate a calendar at any time?
Yes. Calendars can be reactivated instantly at any time.
Will deactivating a calendar delete appointments?
No. All appointments remain stored and reappear after reactivation.
What happens to bookings while a calendar is inactive?
New bookings are blocked, but existing appointments remain unchanged.
Can I deactivate multiple calendars at once?
No. Calendars must be deactivated one at a time.
How long does reactivation take?
Reactivation is instant.