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Overview

The Simple Scheduler settings page lets you manage the appearance, behavior, and API access for your online scheduling widget. You can access these settings from the new dashboard under Channels → Simple Scheduler, then select the Settings link or navigate to the settings sub-pages.

General settings

The General tab controls how your scheduler looks and behaves.

Display

SettingDescription
NameThe display name shown on your scheduler.
Primary ColorThe accent color used throughout the scheduling widget. Click the color picker or enter a hex code.
Logo URLA link to your company logo image. This appears at the top of the scheduler.
Hide “Powered by” linkToggle this on to remove the Avoca branding from the bottom of the widget.

Scheduling

SettingDescription
Homeowner verification requiredWhen enabled, customers must verify they are the homeowner before booking. On by default.
Show exact time slotsWhen enabled, customers see specific appointment times instead of arrival windows. Off by default.
Lead time (minutes)The minimum number of minutes before the earliest available appointment slot. Set to 0 for no lead time.

Messaging

SettingDescription
Issue description promptThe text shown to customers asking them to describe their issue. Maximum 200 characters.
Completion messageThe confirmation message displayed after a customer successfully books an appointment.

Analytics

SettingDescription
Enable analytics trackingToggle this on to track scheduling widget usage and conversion metrics. On by default.

Services

The Services tab lets you define the service types available in your scheduling widget.
1

Open the Services tab

Navigate to Simple Scheduler settings and select Services.
2

Add a service

Click Add Service to create a new entry.
3

Fill in service details

Enter a Service name (for example, “HVAC” or “Plumbing”) and an optional Description.
4

Save

Click Save to apply your changes. Repeat for each service type you want to offer.
To remove a service, click the trash icon next to it and save.

API keys

The API Keys tab lets you manage programmatic access to the Simple Scheduler API.

View usage stats

At the top of the page, you can see a summary of your API usage:
  • Total Requests — The total number of API calls made.
  • Successful — The number of requests that returned a successful response.
  • Errors — The number of requests that returned an error.
  • Avg Response — The average response time in milliseconds.

Create an API key

1

Click Create API Key

Click the Create API Key button.
2

Name your key

Enter an optional name for the key (for example, “Production Integration”) to help you identify it later.
3

Copy the key

After creation, copy your API key immediately. You will not be able to view the full key again after leaving this screen.
Store your API key securely. It cannot be retrieved after the creation screen is closed.

Revoke an API key

To revoke a key, click the Revoke button next to it and confirm. Revoked keys stop working immediately.
Last modified on April 8, 2026