Managing appointments manually can be time-consuming and prone to errors, especially in busy environments like clinics or service-based businesses.&nbsp;

Integrate Google Calendar with WA Bridge to auto-sync appointments, avoid double bookings, and streamline clinic or business scheduling.

Sync Google Calendar with WA Bridge for Effortless Appointment Scheduling

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Log in to your WA Bridge account. Navigate to Appointments &rarr; Configurations &rarr; Google Calendar.

1. Go to Appointments Settings

Click the button labeled&nbsp;Authorize Google Calendar.
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2. Authorize Google Calendar

Select the Google account you want to link for syncing appointments.

3. Choose Google Account

If a warning page appears, click on &ldquo;Advanced&rdquo; and then click &ldquo;Go to wabridge.com&rdquo; to proceed safely.

4. Handle Security Warning (If Any)

Grant WA Bridge the necessary permissions to access and manage your Google Calendar.

5. Allow Required Permissions

Click &ldquo;Continue&rdquo; and your integration will be completed successfully.

6. Confirm and Complete

In today&rsquo;s digital world, simplifying patient appointment booking is crucial for healthcare providers. With WA Bridge, dental clinics can now create a fully automated appointment booking chatbot on WhatsApp without any coding. This chatbot allows patients to view available time slots, book appointments, make payments, and receive instant confirmations &ndash; all within WhatsApp. Here&rsquo;s a step-by-step guide to set up your chatbot using WA Bridge.

for Seamless Appointment Scheduling

How to Connect Google Calendar with WA Bridge 

Share order confirmations, delivery updates, and return alerts.

Retail & E-Commerce

Send real-time transaction alerts, EMI due notifications, and OTPs.

Finance & Banking

Manage appointment booking, send test reports, and automate reminders.

Healthcare

Use Cases for All Industries:

WhatsApp Business API

It&rsquo;s an automated WhatsApp chatbot that allows customers to schedule appointments anytime without human assistance. It collects details and confirms bookings instantly.

What is an appointment booking chatbot?

Login to your WA Bridge portal, go to Chatflow &gt; Chatbot, create a new bot, and drag the Appointment message type into the flow.

How do I set up the appointment booking feature on WA Bridge?

All bookings are visible under the &ldquo;Appointments&rdquo; section of your WA Bridge dashboard in real-time.

Where can I view the appointments made through WhatsApp?

Yes, WA Bridge allows full customization of chatbot messages, available slots, and fields to match your business needs.

Can I customize the chatbot messages and appointment details?

Appointment Booking Chatbot

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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In today&rsquo;s digital world, simplifying patient appointment booking is crucial for healthcare providers. With WA Bridge, dental clinics can now create a fully automated appointment booking chatbot on WhatsApp without any coding. This chatbot allows patients to view available time slots, book appointments, make payments, and receive instant confirmations &ndash; all within WhatsApp. Here&rsquo;s a step-by-step guide to set up your chatbot using WA Bridge.
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<h3 style="text-align: left; padding-left: 80px;">Step 1: Login to WA Bridge &amp; Navigate to Appointments</h3>
After logging in to WA Bridge, go to the <a href="https://web.wabridge.com/register" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Appointments</a> section from the left sidebar. You&rsquo;ll find four main tabs:
1. Appointments: View and manage all booked appointments.
2. Holidays: Set holidays and non-working days.
3. Availability: Define daily appointment time slots that users can see when booking.
4. Configurations: Options include Google Calendar sync, notification settings, webhook integration, and payment configurations.
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<h3 style="text-align: left; padding-left: 80px;">Step 2: Configure Your Availability</h3>
Under the Availability tab:
&bull; Select the WhatsApp number (if multiple numbers are connected).
&bull; Set up working days, time slots, and appointment amounts (0 if free).
&bull; Use the + icon to add multiple time slots. For example:
&nbsp; ◦ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
&nbsp; ◦ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
&bull; Define limits per slot (e.g., max 5 patients per hour).
&bull; Copy settings to other days for faster setup.
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<h3 style="text-align: left; padding-left: 80px;">Step 3: Create the Chatbot</h3>
Go to <a href="../../" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chatbots</a> and click Create New Chatbot:
&bull; Choose your device
&bull; Enter a chatbot name and click Save
&bull; Click Edit to access the drag-and-drop builder
Start the chatbot with Keyword Match (e.g., "Appointment Booking"). Use the Appointment nodes for better system integration.
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<h3 style="text-align: left; padding-left: 80px;">Step 4: Design the Chatbot Flow&nbsp;</h3>
1. Welcome Message: Use the List Request Node to display services offered.
2. Collect User Info: Use the Appointment Name node to collect user&rsquo;s name and number.
3. Ask for Issue Description: Use the Appointment Description node.
4. Doctor Selection: Use the Text with Button Request Node to let users choose the doctor.
5. Select Date: Use the Appointment Date Node to show available dates.
6. Select Time Slot: Use the Appointment Time Node. This auto-syncs with your Availability setup.
7. Payment Options: Add a Text with Buttons Node offering "Pay Now" or "Pay Later."
8. Review &amp; Pay: If the user chooses Pay Now, use the Review &amp; Pay Node to collect in-chat payments.
9. Booking Confirmation: Use the Confirm Request Node to confirm and store appointment data.
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<h3 style="text-align: left; padding-left: 80px;">Step 5: Enable Rescheduling and Cancellations</h3>
Add Reschedule and Cancel Nodes:
1. When triggered, users see existing bookings and can select one to modify.
2. The flow resumes from the date selection point.
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<h3 style="text-align: left; padding-left: 80px;">Step 6: Set Up Automated Notifications</h3>
Go to Configurations &gt; Notifications:
&bull;Triggers include:
&nbsp; ◦ Appointment booked
&nbsp; ◦ Rescheduled
&nbsp; ◦ Cancelled
&bull; 24-hour and 15-minute reminders
&bull; Create templates with placeholders like {{User Name}}, {{Date}}, {{Time}}.
&bull; Assign the template to each trigger.
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Step 7: Google Calendar Integration
To sync appointments with Google Calendar:
1. Click Authorize Google Calendar
2. Sign in and allow permissions
3. Your calendar is now connected
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<h3 style="text-align: left; padding-left: 80px;">Step 8: Configure WhatsApp Payments</h3>
Go to Facebook Business Manager:
&bull; Navigate to WhatsApp Manager &gt; Payment Configuration
&bull; Choose India and click New Configuration
&bull; Select a payment provider (e.g., Razorpay, PayU, BillDesk, UPI, etc.)
&bull; Enter config name, MCC, purpose code
&bull; Log in and connect your payment gateway
Go back to <a href="../../" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WA Bridge</a> &gt; Appointments &gt; Configurations &gt; Payment Configuration:
&bull; Paste the config name
&bull; Add taxes if any
&bull; Select payment type
&bull; Click Save
Now, the Review &amp; Pay node in your chatbot enables in-chat payment collection
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How to Connect Google Calendar with WA Bridge
for Seamless Appointment Scheduling

Seamless Scheduling with Google Calendar + WA Bridge Integration

How to Connect Google Calendar with WA Bridge for Seamless Appointment Scheduling

Seamless Scheduling with Google Calendar + WA Bridge Integration

How to Connect Google Calendar with WA Bridge
for Seamless Appointment Scheduling