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Use Microsoft Bookings widget in your video

How to Use Microsoft Bookings

Section titled “How to Use Microsoft Bookings”

To successfully embed a booking calendar in Vaam, you need to:

  1. Ensure You Have Access to Microsoft Bookings

    • You need access to Microsoft Bookings in your Microsoft 365 subscription to get Microsoft Booking links
    • This is different from the BookWithMe feature

  2. Get Your Microsoft Bookings Link

    • The link should follow this format: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[YourCalendarName]@[yourdomain]/bookings/

  3. Add the Widget to Your Video

    • Go to the share page for your video
    • Below the video player, click the Add widget button on the right
    • Click New widget from the list that appears
    • Select Microsoft Bookings from the calendar service dropdown
    • Paste your Microsoft Bookings link in the calendar link field
    • Click Add
    • The button label will update to “Microsoft Bookings” to confirm the widget was added successfully

  4. Test the Integration

    • Click “Preview” in Vaam to see how recipients will view your video
    • Verify that the calendar widget displays and is functional

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

Section titled “Common Issues and Troubleshooting”

Problem: Calendar Doesn’t Show in the Widget

Section titled “Problem: Calendar Doesn’t Show in the Widget”

Symptom: Calendar doesn’t display in the Vaam widget

Solution: Microsoft offers two different types of booking calendar solutions, and only one can be embedded in Vaam. Make sure you’re using the correct link type:

BookWithMe Links (Cannot Be Used)

  • Format: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/[user-id]@[domain]?anonymous&ep=plink
  • These links cannot be embedded in iframes or widgets
  • Microsoft does not allow BookWithMe links to be displayed on other websites

Microsoft Bookings Links (Can Be Embedded)

  • Format: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[calendar-name]@[domain]/bookings/
  • These links support iframe embedding and will display correctly in Vaam widgets

Problem: Calendar Appears Blank

Section titled “Problem: Calendar Appears Blank”

Symptom: Widget space shows but no calendar content

Solution: Verify that the Bookings link is publicly accessible and doesn’t require authentication

Alternative: Using Buttons Instead of Widgets

Section titled “Alternative: Using Buttons Instead of Widgets”

If you only have access to BookWithMe links and cannot get a Microsoft Bookings link:

  • You can still include your booking calendar by adding the BookWithMe link as a button in your Vaam video
  • Recipients will be redirected to Microsoft’s booking page when they click the button
  • This is less seamless than an embedded widget but still functional

Additional Resources

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