Welcome to BarberSlot Admin! This guide will help you understand the basics of the platform and get you started with managing your barbershop bookings, schedules, and customers.

What is BarberSlot Admin?

BarberSlot Admin is a powerful web application designed specifically for barbers and hairdressers to manage their business. Whether you run a solo barbershop or manage a chain of salons, BarberSlot provides all the tools you need:

📅 Calendar Management: View and manage all bookings in an intuitive calendar interface
✂️ Services: Define your services with custom prices and durations
👥 Customer Management: Keep track of your clients and their booking history
⏰ Schedule Control: Set your working hours, breaks, and days off
💬 Messaging: Communicate directly with your customers
📊 Analytics: Track your performance and business growth

Browser Requirements

BarberSlot Admin works best on modern web browsers. We recommend:

Chrome 90+ (Recommended)
Firefox 88+
Safari 14+
Edge 90+

The application is fully responsive and works on:

💻 Desktop computers
📱 Tablets (iPad, Android tablets)
📱 Mobile phones (in a pinch, but desktop is recommended for daily use)

Key Concepts

Before diving in, let’s understand some key concepts:

Bookings

A booking is an appointment made by a customer for a specific service at a specific time. Bookings can be:

Confirmed: The appointment is scheduled
Completed: The service was provided
Cancelled: The customer or you cancelled the appointment
No-show: The customer didn’t show up

Services

Services are the treatments you offer (e.g., “Men’s Haircut”, “Beard Trim”, “Hair Coloring”). Each service has:

Name: What you call it
Duration: How long it takes
Price: How much it costs
Add-ons: Optional extra services (e.g., “Beard Oil Treatment”)

Schedule

Your schedule defines when you’re available to take bookings. It includes:

Weekly hours: Your regular working days and times
Breaks: Lunch breaks or rest periods
Days off: Specific dates when you’re not available

Customers

Customers are people who book with you. The system tracks:

Contact information (name, email, phone)
Booking history
No-show count (to identify unreliable customers)
Private notes (visible only to you)

Interface Overview

The Admin App has a clean, intuitive interface with these main sections:

Located at the top, the navigation bar gives you quick access to all main features:

Dashboard: Overview of today’s bookings and stats
Calendar: View and manage all bookings
Customers: Customer database
Services: Manage your service offerings
Schedules: Set your availability
Messages: Customer communications
Settings: Account and shop configuration

Dashboard (Home)

Your dashboard shows:

Today’s schedule with upcoming bookings
Quick stats (total bookings this week, revenue, etc.)
Recent customer activity
Action items (messages to respond to, etc.)

Calendar Views

The calendar is your primary workspace. It supports three views:

Day View: See all bookings for a single day
Week View: See the entire week at a glance
Month View: Plan ahead with a monthly overview

Next Steps

Now that you understand the basics, here’s what to do next:

Complete Onboarding: If you haven’t already, run through the onboarding wizard to set up your profile, services, and schedule
Explore the Calendar: Get familiar with creating and managing bookings
Set Up Your Services: Define all the services you offer
Configure Your Schedule: Set your working hours and breaks

Getting Help

If you need assistance:

📚 Browse this documentation: Use the sidebar to explore all features
💬 Contact Support: Use the support ticket system (Support menu)
📧 Email us: support@barberslot.com

Common Questions

Q: Do my customers need to create an account? A: No! Customers can book directly using just their name, email, and phone. Account creation is optional.

Q: Can I manage multiple barbershops? A: Yes! BarberSlot supports multi-shop management for chain owners and franchises.

Q: Is my data safe? A: Absolutely. We use industry-standard encryption and are fully GDPR compliant. Learn more in our GDPR Compliance guide.

Q: Can I accept payments through BarberSlot? A: Payment integration is coming soon. For now, you collect payments in person.

Ready to dive deeper? Continue to the Onboarding Guide to complete your setup!

Getting Started with BarberSlot Admin