How to set up Acuity scheduling on a Squarespace website.
Here’s a clear, practical way to set up Acuity Scheduling (now Squarespace Scheduling) and connect it so clients pay when booking an appointment on your Squarespace site.
🧩 Step 1: Set up Squarespace Scheduling (Acuity)
Go to Scheduling in your Squarespace account
(or directly via Squarespace Scheduling)Complete the basics:
Set your availability (calendar hours)
Add your time zone
Connect your calendar (Google, Outlook, iCloud)
🗓️ Step 2: Create Appointment Types (Your Services)
Go to Appointment Types
Click New Type of Service
Fill in:
Name (e.g., “Consultation”)
Duration (e.g., 60 mins)
Price (this is your fee 💰)
👉 This is where you “link your fee” — each appointment type has its own price.
💳 Step 3: Connect Payment Processor
To charge clients at booking:
Go to Payments
Connect one:
Stripe (best for cards)
PayPal
Choose how you charge:
Full payment at booking ✅ (most common)
Deposit only
Optional payment
🔗 Step 4: Add Booking Calendar to Your Website
You have 2 main options:
Option A: Scheduling Block (easiest)
Edit your Squarespace page
Add a Scheduling Block
Select your calendar
Option B: Button → Booking Page
Add a button like “Book Now”
Link it to your scheduling page URL
⚙️ Step 5: Make Payment Required (Important)
Inside Payment Settings:
Enable “Require payment to book”
Choose whether it's:
Full fee
Deposit
👉 This ensures no one can confirm a booking without paying.
✅ What the Client Experience Looks Like
Client clicks “Book Now”
Picks a time
Selects service (with price shown)
Enters details
Pays immediately
Appointment confirmed automatically 🎉
💡 Pro Tips
Use buffer time between appointments to avoid back-to-back bookings
Set up email confirmations & reminders (reduces no-shows)
Offer packages or bundles if you sell multiple sessions
Add a cancellation policy (with fees if needed)