Getting Started with CodoBookings — Your All-in-One WordPress Booking System

Learn how to install, configure, and use CodoBookings — a powerful standalone WordPress booking plugin that helps you manage appointments, meetings, and sessions easily.

Introduction

If you’ve been searching for a simple yet flexible booking plugin for WordPress, CodoBookings delivers exactly that. It’s a standalone booking system, which means it works right out of the box—no dependencies (unless you need more than the core functionality), no setup hassles, and no third-party integrations required to get started. Whether you manage coaching calls, client sessions, or course schedules, CodoBookings helps you do it all with ease.

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Step 1: Install and Activate CodoBookings

You can install CodoBookings just like any other WordPress plugin:

1. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New.
2. Click Upload Plugin and select the codobookings.zip file.
3. Hit Install Now, then Activate.

Once activated, you’ll see a new CodoBookings menu in the admin sidebar — your central hub for all bookings and calendars.

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Step 2: Create Your First Booking Calendar

CodoBookings works around the concept of calendars. Each calendar represents a booking category — for example, Consultation Calls, Design Reviews, or Yoga Classes.

Here’s how to create one:

1. Navigate to CodoBookings → Calendars.
2. Click Add New.
3. Give your calendar a title, a description, and choose the booking type:
   • 🕐 One-Time Bookings: For one-off events like webinars or special sessions.
   • 🔁 Weekly Bookings: For recurring sessions (like coaching or fitness classes).

Once done, click Publish — and your calendar is live.

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Step 3: Display Your Booking Calendar Anywhere

CodoBookings gives you the freedom to display your booking calendars anywhere using shortcodes.

• To show all available calendars in a grid: [ codo_calendars_grid columns="3" ]
• To show all available calendars from a specific category in a grid: [ codo_calendars_grid columns="3" category="category-slug-here" ]
• To show a specific calendar (replace 123 with the calendar ID): [ codo_calendar id="123" ]

You can add these shortcodes to any page, post, or block — and your booking form will appear beautifully styled and ready to take appointments.

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Step 4: Manage Bookings with Ease

Once users start booking through your site, you can manage everything from the Bookings Dashboard.

• View all bookings and their status (Pending, Confirmed, or Cancelled).
• Edit, confirm, or delete appointments easily.
• Enable email notifications for confirmations from the settings menu.

Everything happens inside your WordPress dashboard — no external service needed.

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Step 5: Customize and Extend

From the Settings tab, you can fine-tune your system:

• Choose your default meeting app (extensions required).
• Enable or disable email notifications for admin and users.

CodoBookings is built with scalability in mind — future updates will include integrations for WooCommerce, Google Calendar, and Google Meet, along with custom email templates for advanced branding.

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Conclusion

CodoBookings is more than just a booking tool — it’s a complete appointment management system tailored for WordPress users who value simplicity and flexibility. With its clean interface, shortcode-based design, and powerful admin tools, you can go from installation to your first booking in under 10 minutes.

Start managing your bookings today with CodoBookings — where simplicity meets power.