Duplicating a calendar in SourCherry lets you instantly clone an existing scheduling setup. This article walks you through each step of copying an existing calendar and explains which elements carry over from the original calendar into the new one.
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Overview of Duplicating Calendars
Duplicating calendars creates a brand-new calendar that mirrors the configurations of an existing one. Rather than piecing together your availability, reminders and other settings from scratch, you can clone a proven setup with a single action. This ensures consistency in client experiences and saves valuable time when rolling out similar calendars for different staff, locations, or services.
Key Benefits of Duplicating a Calendar
- Time Savings: Launch a fully configured calendar in minutes without manual reconfiguring settings
- Uniform Experience: Maintain consistent availability slots, meeting types, and communication styles across multiple calendars
- Error Prevention: Avoid missing critical details, like buffer times or cancellation policies, that can slip through manual setup
- Flexible Scaling: Easily spin up calendars for new team members, additional services, or test environments while preserving your original setup
What Settings Get Duplicated
The following settings and configurations are automatically copied when you duplicate a calendar:
Meeting Details: Calendar Logo; Calendar Name; Description; Group; Meeting Invite Title; Select Team Member & Assign Meeting Location; Meeting Color
Availability: Weekly Available Hours; Look Busy Settings; Recurring Meeting Options; Slot Interval; Meeting Duration; Minimum Scheduling Notice; Date Range Restrictions; Maximum Bookings Per Day; Maximum Bookings Per Slot; Pre-Buffer Time; Post-Buffer Time
Forms & Payments: Select Form; Widget Order; Pre-Populate Fields (Sticky Contacts); Consent Checkbox; Add Guests; Confirmation Page Settings; Meta Pixel; Auto-Confirm New Calendar Meetings; Payment Settings
Notifications & Additional Options: Email & In-App Notifications; Google/Outlook Invitations; Assign Contacts to Respective Calendar; Skip Contacts if Already Assigned; Allow Rescheduling; Allow Cancellation; Meeting Invite Notes
Customizations: Calendar Cover Image; Widget Style; Primary & Background Colors; Button Text; Calendar Title, Description, and Details; Custom Code
What Settings Do Not Get Duplicated
Understanding which elements are excluded from duplication helps you configure the new calendar correctly:
Calendar Name: The cloned calendar is automatically named Copy of '[Original Name]'. Update the name during setup to avoid confusion
Calendar ID: A new, unique Calendar ID is generated for the duplicate
Calendar URL: The duplicate’s URL is based on the original click link, with additional random numbers appended at the end
Workflow Automations: Any triggers or workflows tied to the original calendar are not cloned and must be recreated or reassigned
How To Duplicate a Calendar
Follow these steps to duplicate an existing calendar:
Step 1: Navigate to Calendar Settings
- From the sub-account dashboard, select Calendars on the left-hand navigation bar
- Using the top navigation ribbon, click Calendar Settings
Step 2: Select Calendar
- Click the 3 Dot icon next to the calendar you would like to duplicate
- Select Duplicate and confirm in the popup
Step 3: Review New Calendar
- The new calendar will automatically be named "Copy of [Original Name]". Update the name to avoid confusion
Inspect every setting, from availability windows and buffer times to meeting locations and notification templates, to ensure they match your needs
Once the calendar is configured correctly, click the blue Save button in the upper right corner
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I duplicate any calendar type (Round-Robin, Class, Event)?
All calendar types support duplication and inherit their unique configurations.
Q: Are workflows or automations duplicated too?
A: No, workflows must be recreated or reassigned to the new calendar manually.
Q: Will existing booking links redirect to the new calendar?
No. The booking link from the original calendar remains tied to that calendar and continues pointing to it. The duplicate generates its own unique booking link.
Q: Will the calendar’s time zone settings carry over?
Yes, the duplicate calendar retains the same time zone configuration as the original, ensuring bookings display at the correct local time.