Spam bookings are a growing problem. Bots and bad actors flood public booking pages with fake meeting requests, wasting your time and cluttering your calendar. Here's how to stop them.
Step 1: Use a Scheduling Tool With Built-In Anti-Spam
The simplest solution: choose a scheduling tool that includes anti-spam protection by default. Cal Clear's free plan includes reCAPTCHA v3, IP rate limiting, and email verification on all booking pages. No configuration required — spam protection is on by default.
Step 2: Enable Email Verification
Email verification ensures that every booking comes from a real email address. After someone fills in your booking form, they receive a verification email and must click a link to confirm. Bots can't complete this step. Cal Clear includes this on the free plan.
Step 3: Add Buffer Between Bookings
Even with anti-spam, setting buffer time between bookings limits how many bookings can be made per day. This reduces the impact of any spam that slips through.
Step 4: Add Your Own Email to the List of People Who Can Book
Some professionals limit their booking page to people who have received an invitation — rather than having a fully public page. Cal Clear's working hours and booking limits help manage this.
Step 5: Review New Bookings Before Confirming
For high-value or sensitive bookings, consider a manual confirmation step. Cal Clear sends you email notifications for new bookings — you can review each one before the appointment is confirmed on your calendar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal Clear automatically block spam bookings?
Yes. Cal Clear includes reCAPTCHA v3, IP rate limiting, and email verification by default on all booking pages. These work automatically without any configuration needed.
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