How do you create recurring events in Square Online?

[Jo28]

Hi, I’m setting up online facilitator training as an event. I’d like to offer multiple instances of the same iteration of the event (that is, Tuesdays 1-3pm; Wednesdays 1-3pm etc. events with exactly the same training but for different groups). What is the most efficient way of doing this? At the moment I’m duplicating the event and editing the date/link to webinar to list it separately, but am hoping there is a better way.

[Laurie_]

Welcome to the Square Community, @Jo28! 👋

Currently, Square Online does not offer a dedicated feature for recurring Square Online Events with multiple instances (such as offering the same event on different days/times with the same content). However, there are a few methods you can use to streamline the manual process:

1. Upgrade to the Square Online Plus plan to access the Class feature. This feature eliminates the manual process of duplicating recurring events and allows you to build a schedule into your class when creating it. However, you’ll need to evaluate if upgrading to a paid plan is worth it for your business. You can compare the features of the free and paid plans here.

2. Third-party integrations: Square offers integrations with scheduling tools like Occasion and Breely, which include recurring event management features. You’ll need to factor in the cost of these tools alongside your business expenses.

3. Alternative manual workaround: Another option is to set up each event as an "item" in your library and offer different class times as "item variations" (e.g., different time slots). However, this approach still requires manual effort, so you may want to weigh whether it’s preferable to your current method of duplicating events.

I recommend exploring these options to see which one best suits your needs.

Let me know if I can assist with any other questions!