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Setting Availability

To schedule meetings on ELITORO, you need to set your availability. This tells other members when you're free to meet.

Why Availability Matters​

Your availability slots:

  • Allow others to schedule meetings with you
  • Show when you're free for connections
  • Enable the platform to find matching times
  • Must be kept current for active networking

Minimum Requirement​

You must maintain at least 4 availability slots at any time.

If you have fewer than 4 slots:

  • You may receive reminders to add more
  • Scheduling may be limited
  • New connections may be delayed

Accessing Your Calendar​

  1. Navigate to Meeting Schedule
  2. View your calendar (day, week, or month view)
  3. See existing slots and scheduled meetings

Adding Availability Slots​

Method 1: Click to Add​

  1. Click on an empty time in the calendar
  2. The add slot dialog appears
  3. Confirm the start time
  4. Slot is created (default 1-hour duration)

Method 2: Add Slot Button​

  1. Click the Add Slot button
  2. Select date and time
  3. Confirm to add the slot

Slot Duration​

All availability slots and meetings are 1 hour long. You cannot:

  • Create shorter slots
  • Create longer slots
  • Split slots

Plan your availability in 1-hour blocks.

Managing Slots​

Viewing Slots​

Your calendar shows:

  • Green slots - Your available times
  • Blue slots - Scheduled meetings
  • Gray areas - Unavailable times

Removing Slots​

To remove an availability slot:

  1. Click on the slot
  2. Select Delete or Remove
  3. Confirm removal

You cannot remove a slot if a meeting is already scheduled for that time.

Editing Slots​

To change a slot:

  1. Remove the existing slot
  2. Add a new slot at the desired time

Timezone Handling​

Your Timezone​

The calendar displays times in your local timezone (detected automatically).

Scheduling with Others​

When scheduling:

  • Times are shown in your timezone
  • The system handles conversion
  • Both parties see their local times

Best Practices​

Spread Your Availability​

Don't cluster all slots:

  • Offer morning and afternoon options
  • Include different days
  • Consider different timezones

Keep It Current​

  • Remove past or unavailable slots
  • Add new slots regularly
  • Update when your schedule changes

Be Realistic​

Only add slots when you're genuinely available:

  • Account for preparation time
  • Consider buffer before and after
  • Don't overcommit

Low Availability Notifications​

If your availability drops below the minimum:

  • You'll receive a notification
  • Add more slots to maintain access
  • Platform features may be limited

Tips​

  • Check weekly - Review and update your availability
  • Plan ahead - Add slots 2-4 weeks out
  • Be consistent - Regular availability shows engagement
  • Consider your matches - Think about who might want to meet