EasyAppointments - Open Source, Self Hosted Alternative to Calendly and Cal.com

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to setting up and using EasyAppointments, an open-source, self-hosted alternative to Calendly and Cal.com for appointment scheduling. Learn about the system's features including the admin settings interface, provider/employee views, and calendar synchronization capabilities. Follow step-by-step installation instructions using Docker and Docker Compose, from setting up a non-root user to configuring reverse proxy and completing the first-run wizard. Discover how to customize your scheduling site, integrate with existing calendars, and implement LDAP for user synchronization and authentication. The video includes detailed timestamps for easy navigation through topics like installation, configuration, and advanced features, making it ideal for those looking to implement their own appointment scheduling solution without relying on third-party services.

Syllabus

00:00 Beginning
00:09 Introduction to EasyAppointments
02:30 Thank you to my Patrons at Patreon
03:30 Overview of EasyAppointments
06:15 Admin Settings Overview
18:50 Provider / Employee View
21:30 Installing EasyAppointments
22:10 Setup a non-root user
22:55 Make new user a sudo user
23:15 Install OpenSSH Server
24:35 Enabling SSH Daemon if needed
25:30 Sponsored by Me - Get my book
26:30 Install Docker-CE and Docker Compose
27:55 Add your user to the docker group
29:10 Install EasyAppointments with Docker
36:10 Test our new Install
36:35 Setup our Reverse Proxy entry
39:25 EasyAppointments First Run Wizard
41:00 General Setup for your New Site
59:00 Syncing with your Normal Calendar
60:00 Setup LDAP for User Sync and Authentication