Professional scheduling

1. Go to Settings (click your profile or the gear icon)
2. Find the Calendar or Connected Accounts section
3. Click Connect Calendar
4. Log in with your calendar provider:
   • Google Calendar – Sign in with your Google account
   • Microsoft Outlook – Sign in with your Microsoft account
   • Other CalDAV – Enter your calendar server details
5. Grant the required permissions
6. You'll be redirected back to pencild
7. Your calendars will start syncing automatically

Note: pencild syncs events within a recent date range. Past events beyond a certain period may not appear.

Yes! If you have multiple calendars (e.g., "Personal" and "Work"):

When creating an event:

1. Click New Event or Create Appointment
2. Look for the Calendar dropdown near the top of the form
3. Select which calendar to add the event to
4. Complete the rest of the event details

To set a default calendar:

1. Go to Settings
2. Find Calendar Preferences
3. Select your Default Calendar from the dropdown
4. Save changes

New events will automatically use this calendar unless you choose a different one.

This badge appears on appointments where:

• The appointment has a total cost set
• No deposit has been recorded yet

This helps you identify appointments where you should follow up with the client about payment before their session.

Why this matters: Many tattoo artists require deposits to secure appointments, protect against no-shows, and cover design time.

1. Open the appointment by clicking on it in the calendar
2. Look for the Deposits section or Record Deposit button
3. Click to add a new deposit
4. Fill in the details:
   • Amount – How much was paid
   • Payment Method – Stripe, Cash, Bank Transfer, Card, or Other
   • Notes (optional) – Any relevant details
5. Click Save or Record Deposit

Deposit statuses:

• Pending – Payment initiated but not confirmed
• Paid – Payment received
• Refunded – Money returned to client
• Failed – Payment attempt unsuccessful

The appointment will show the deposit status and remaining balance (total cost minus deposits paid).