General Settings Overview
The General Settings section is the foundation of your AnmarBookings configuration. It controls how your system behaves across payments, notifications, scheduling, roles, and platform-wide rules.
Whether you’re running a single business or a multivendor marketplace, these settings define how your entire operation feels for both staff and customers.
In this guide, we’ll walk through the most important sections and how to configure them correctly.
1. Layout & Navigation
Your General Settings panel is divided into modular tabs such as:
- Profile & Business Settings
- Notifications
- Payments & Payouts
- Availability & Scheduling
- User Roles & Permissions
You can rearrange and hide tabs depending on your business type and user role structure.
2. Notifications & Emails
This section controls how emails, SMS and push notifications are delivered to customers and staff.
Key Options Include:
- Custom email templates for bookings and cancellations
- SMS integration for appointment reminders
- Notification triggers for reschedules and refunds
Recommended: Enable reminders 24 hours and 2 hours before appointments.
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3. Payments & Payout Settings
This section connects your platform to Stripe, PayPal, or other payment gateways. You can define supported currencies, tax settings, and vendor payout schedules.
Important Configuration Options
- Enable Stripe or PayPal
- Define marketplace commission percentage
- Set payout frequency (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly)
Example: Marketplace commission set to 10% with weekly vendor payouts.
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4. Working Hours & Availability
Availability settings control:
- Business operating hours
- Staff availability rules
- Public holidays and blackout days
- Break times and buffer periods
This area integrates directly with the booking engine and calendar views.
5. Roles & Permissions
Control what each role can see and edit inside the system:
- Admins — full access
- Managers — operational access
- Staff — booking-related only
- Vendors — business-level access
Best Practice
Always test new roles using a test account before going live with real users.
Final Tips
- Review settings monthly as your operation grows
- Always test changes in a staging environment
- Document changes for staff training
Need help? Visit our Settings Area Documentation or the full AnmarBookings Documentation Hub.
Article last updated: March 2025