How to Add More Time Slots to a Class

Learn how to add additional time slots to an existing class. This allows you to expand your class schedule by adding new meeting times without creating a new class.

Before You Begin

• You must be logged in to your account at https://app.joinzipper.com
• You need permission to manage schedules (typically organization owners and admins have this permission)
• A class that already exists
• At least one provider/instructor available (optional but recommended)
• At least one location set up (optional but recommended)

Steps

Step 1: Navigate to Class Edit Page

1. Log in to your account at https://app.joinzipper.com/auth/login
2. From the dashboard, click Calendar in the left sidebar
3. Find the class you want to add time slots to:
   • Browse your calendar
   • Or go to Classes and find the class
4. Click on the class to open it
5. You'll be taken to the class edit page

What happens next: You'll see the class details and existing time slots.

Step 2: Find Scheduling Section

1. On the class edit page, find the Scheduling section
2. This section shows:
   • Existing time slots
   • Days and times the class meets
   • Providers and locations for each time slot
   • Date ranges for each time slot

Note: The Scheduling section contains all time slot information.

Step 3: Edit Scheduling

1. In the Scheduling section, look for Edit button next to Scheduling
2. Click Edit
3. The scheduling editor will open

What happens next: You'll see the time slot management interface.

Step 4: Add New Time Slot

1. Look for Add time slot or Add button
2. Click to add a new time slot
3. A time slot form will open

What happens next: You'll see fields to configure the new time slot.

Step 5: Configure New Time Slot

1. Day of week: Select which day(s) the new time slot meets

   • Example: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
   • Or select a single day

2. Start time: Set when the new time slot starts

   • Example: 6:00 PM
   • Use time picker to select time

3. Provider (optional but recommended): Select the instructor

   • Choose from your organization's providers
   • This instructor will teach all sessions in this time slot

4. Location (optional but recommended): Select the location

   • Choose from your saved locations
   • Or enter a new location
   • Can be physical address, virtual meeting link, or hybrid

5. Start date: When this time slot begins

   • Select the date when sessions start
   • Example: January 1, 2024

6. End date: When this time slot ends

   • Select the date when sessions stop
   • Or leave open-ended
   • Example: March 31, 2024

Note: Fill in all fields to create a complete time slot configuration.

Step 6: Save Changes

1. Review your new time slot:
   • Day of week is selected
   • Start time is set
   • Provider is selected (if applicable)
   • Location is selected (if applicable)
   • Start and end dates are set
2. Click Save Changes
   • The time slot will be added
   • New sessions will be automatically generated
   • You'll see a confirmation

What happens next: The new time slot will be added and:

• New sessions will be automatically generated based on the date range
• Sessions follow the same pattern (day, time, instructor, location)
• Sessions appear on your calendar
• Customers can register for the new sessions

How New Sessions Are Generated

When you add a time slot:

1. Sessions are created automatically:

   • One session for each occurrence of the day/time
   • Based on the date range you specified
   • Example: Monday 6pm from Jan 1 to Mar 31 = ~13 sessions

2. Sessions inherit class settings:

   • Same payment options
   • Same registration form
   • Same capacity limits
   • Same waitlist settings

3. Sessions are ready immediately:

   • Appear on your calendar
   • Available for customer registration
   • Follow the class's payment and registration rules

Tips

• Add time slots to expand class availability without creating new classes
• Use different time slots for different instructors or locations
• Set appropriate date ranges to control when sessions are generated
• Review generated sessions to ensure they're correct
• You can edit or remove time slots later if needed

Troubleshooting

Problem: I don't see the "Edit" button in Scheduling section Solution: Check that:

• You're on the class edit page (not just viewing)
• You have permission to manage schedules
• The Scheduling section is visible

Solution: Make sure you've opened the class edit page. Contact your organization owner if you need access.

Problem: I can't save the new time slot Solution: Check that:

• Day of week is selected
• Start time is set
• Start and end dates are set
• All required fields are filled in

Solution: Make sure all required fields are completed. Check for error messages.

Problem: New sessions aren't appearing Solution: Check that:

• Time slot was saved successfully
• Date range includes future dates
• Calendar view is showing the correct date range
• Sessions are being generated (may take a moment)

Solution: Verify time slot was saved and date range is correct. Refresh the page and check calendar view.

Problem: Sessions have wrong time or day Solution: Check your time slot configuration:

• Verify day of week is correct
• Verify start time is correct
• Edit the time slot if needed

Solution: Review time slot settings and edit if corrections are needed.