> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.lunacal.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Out-Of-Office Setup
> Set up time away so bookings pause or forward to a teammate. This covers “Out-Of-Office Setup” and how to use “Settings” → “Out of Office”.
Use **Out of Office** to prevent new bookings during your absence or to automatically forward those bookings to a teammate for coverage. This ensures clients can’t accidentally book time when you’re unavailable, and that urgent requests still get handled.
## Step 1
Open “[**Settings**](https://app.lunacal.ai/new-settings?tabName=general)”, scroll to “**Out of Office**”, and click “**Add**”.
## Step 2
Select your away dates (start and end).\
**Example**: You’re off from 1 July to 10 July—set those dates so no one books you during that period.
## Step 3
If you’re in a team, choose a member to receive your bookings while you’re away.\
**Example**: Forward sales calls to your teammate who covers your region to keep deals moving.
> **Note:** Only the team owner or admins can set or edit out-of-office settings for other team members. If you don’t have the right permissions, you may need to ask a team admin to configure this for you.
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## Step 4
Click “**Create**” to confirm.\
**Example**: Traveling without reliable internet? Create the **out-of-office** now so reminders and invites route correctly.
## Step 5
Your out of office is **active**.\
**Example**: Midweek return? Set the end date to Wednesday so Thursday and Friday reopen automatically.
When **Out of Office** is active:
* Your booking page will block new bookings for the selected dates.
* If you selected a team member for coverage, booking requests will be routed to them instead.
* Calendar integrations and reminders remain active — only scheduling availability is paused.
## Edit or Remove Out of Office
If your plans change:
1. Open **Settings → Out of Office**.
2. Click on the active out of office period.
3. Update the start/end dates or remove it entirely. This immediately re-opens your availability if the dates are changed or removed.
### Troubleshooting
* **Still seeing availability on your booking page?** Make sure the start/end dates are correct and that the Out of Office was saved.
* **Coverage not forwarding bookings?** Confirm the teammate you selected is active and has availability.
* **Bookings still go through for certain slots?** Check if minimum notice settings or booking limits override the out-of-office block.
### **Common mistakes to avoid**
* Leaving the end date blank or incorrect, which keeps your calendar blocked longer than intended.
* Forgetting to pick a teammate when coverage is needed, causing missed calls or delays.
* Setting dates in the wrong order (end before start), which prevents activation.
### **Good defaults to start with**
* Start date = first full day you’re unavailable; End date = last day you’re away.
* If you handle time-sensitive leads, select a teammate for coverage by default.
* Create the out-of-office a day before travel to catch last-minute bookings.