Outlook calendar

Booknetic Outlook Calendar add-on enables seamless integration of Microsoft Outlook calendars with the Booknetic system. This add-on allows staff members to sync their appointments and schedules directly with their Outlook calendars, ensuring consistency and up-to-date information across platforms.

Installation and Setup

Step 1: Access Microsoft Entra ID

1. Navigate to the Microsoft Azure Portal.
2. In the Azure services section, click on "Microsoft Entra ID".

Step 2: Register a New Application

1. In the left sidebar, select "App registrations".
2. Click on "New registration" at the top.

Step 3: Fill in Application Details

1. Provide a name for your application (e.g., "Your Outlook Application").
2. Select the appropriate account type based on your needs. For most cases, "Accounts in any organizational directory and personal Microsoft accounts" is recommended.
3. Enter the Redirect URI — this should be your WordPress admin URL (your site address followed by /wp-admin/).
4. Click "Register".

Step 4: Configure Application Credentials

1. After registration, copy the "Application (client) ID".
2. Click on "Add a certificate or secret" under the "Client credentials" section.

Step 5: Add a Client Secret

1. Click on "New client secret".
2. Enter a description for the client secret.
3. Select the expiration period (e.g., 6 months).
4. Click "Add".
5. Copy the "Value" of the client secret. This value will be used for integration and should be stored securely.

Integrating with Booknetic

Step 1: Navigate to Booknetic settings and put the obtained API credentials on Outlook Calendar settings.

Step 1: Access Staff Settings

1. In the Booknetic dashboard, navigate to the "Staff" section.
2. Select the staff member you want to link with Outlook and click "Edit".

Step 2: Connect to Outlook Calendar

1. In the staff edit window, find the "Outlook calendar" section.
2. Click on the "Sign in with Microsoft" button.

Step 3: Grant Permissions

1. Log in with your Microsoft account.
2. Grant the necessary permissions for the application to access calendar data by clicking "Accept".

Step 4: Select Calendar

1. After granting permissions, select the calendar you want to sync from the dropdown menu.
2. Save the changes.