In Porter, there are two main ways to schedule an appointment:
š¬ Through a Booking Request. See Booking Request Flow for full details on how these work
š Scheduling the Appointment Yourself. Perfect for when youāre booking directly with a clientāeither in person, via DM, or over text.
š± From the Mobile App
Tap the ā icon on the calendar page.
Choose one of the following:
Walk-in ā for same-day, immediate appointments.
Schedule Appointment ā for any future tattoo session.
Schedule Consultation ā for quick, free project discussions.
Add Time Block ā to block off time on your calendar.
š§¾ Creating the Appointment
Once you select āSchedule Appointmentā:
Search for the client or create a new one.
Enter the:
Appointment Length
Deposit Amount
Final Price
Youāll see an option for āDeposit Already Paidā.
Set this to āYesā if youāve already collected a deposit offline or through another method.
If āNoā, Porter will automatically send the client a link to pay their deposit via credit card.
Choose how you want to schedule:
Send Booking Link ā Let the client choose their own time from your availability.
Pick Date & Time Yourself ā Select the appointment slot manually.
Review all details and hit āScheduleā to lock it in.
ā Thatās it! Porter will take care of the restāsending appointment confirmation texts, collecting waivers, and tracking the appointment through to checkout.