How to Let Clients Book Appointments from Instagram
To let clients book appointments from Instagram, add a dedicated booking URL to your bio (the "link in bio") that opens a scheduling page. With Okidoki.chat you get a branded booking page at company.okidoki.chat where an AI assistant answers questions and books the appointment in the conversation, then syncs it to your calendar and sends reminders. Put that link in your Instagram bio, Stories link stickers, and post captions so followers can book in a couple of taps.
Step 1: Create Your AI Booking Page
In Okidoki, set up a calendar with your services as event types (duration, availability, buffer times). You get a branded booking page on your own subdomain (company.okidoki.chat) with an AI assistant that can answer questions and book directly in chat, voice, or WhatsApp.
Step 2: Add the Link to Your Instagram Bio
Paste your booking URL into the "Website" field of your Instagram profile, and use the Link sticker in Stories and the link in Reels captions. Because Instagram allows one primary bio link, a single AI booking page that both answers questions and books is more effective than a static form.
Step 3: Let the AI Qualify and Book
When a follower opens the link, the AI greets them, answers questions about services and pricing from your knowledge base, checks availability, and books the slot. It confirms by email and WhatsApp and can reschedule on request — all without you replying to DMs manually.
Step 4: Reduce No-Shows with Reminders
Okidoki sends automatic reminders at configurable lead times (for example 24 hours and 1 hour before). Attendees can reschedule from the reminder, which keeps your calendar full and cuts no-shows from social bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a website to accept bookings from Instagram?+
No. Okidoki gives you a hosted booking page on your own subdomain, so you can accept bookings from Instagram even without a separate website.
Can followers book without leaving a DM?+
They tap your bio link to open the AI booking page. The AI handles the booking in the conversation, so you do not have to answer scheduling DMs manually.
Does the booking link work for TikTok and WhatsApp too?+
Yes. The same booking URL works in your TikTok bio, WhatsApp profile, email signature, or anywhere you can share a link.