# Appointment Flow

It simplifies the process of managing appointments while ensuring efficient communication with customers.

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## **Creating the Appointment Flow**

1. In the bot flow builder, select the option to create a new card and choose the Appointment Flow Card from the available actions.
2. Enter the body the message and button text.&#x20;

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3. Select members for the appointment. You can either select Static members or Dynamic members.&#x20;

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3. Add questions that gather necessary appointment details, such as:

* **Name:** "What is the member name?"
* **Date**: "When would you like to schedule your appointment?"
* **Time**: "What time works best for you?"

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4. **Advanced Settings:** For the validation settings, you can set the attempt limit to 1. The Validation Error Message is optional. Specify the Action on Invalid Response, and enable the Additional Validation Settings.

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4. Once you have set all the fields required and click on 'Save'**.**

**Benefits of Appointment Flow Card:**

* **Automation**: Reduces manual effort and simplifies the appointment scheduling process.
* **Customization**: Allows you to tailor the flow to your business needs, including the services offered and the types of appointments.
* **Efficiency**: Automated reminders help reduce no-shows and improve overall scheduling efficiency.

With the Appointment Flow Card, you can offer a seamless booking experience for your customers, directly through WhatsApp.


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