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How to Fix Missing Guest Availability in Microsoft Bookings with Me
Question details
External guests are unable to view available appointment slots on a public Bookings with Me page, whereas authenticated Microsoft account users can see all available times.
- Product
- Microsoft Bookings
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Sharing a public Bookings with Me link with external guests for appointment scheduling.
- Observed behavior
- Public appointment slots are hidden from unauthenticated guests but remain fully visible to signed-in Microsoft users.
Verify that your Microsoft 365 administrator has enabled external sharing and guest access for Microsoft Bookings within your organization's tenant settings.
Review Bookings Page Access Settings and Consult Microsoft Specialists
Check the public sharing settings for your Bookings page and reach out to the dedicated Microsoft Bookings community for specialized tenant-level support.
Since authenticated users can view slots while external guests cannot, the issue is typically rooted in Microsoft 365 tenant restrictions or public page configuration rather than a local browser error.
Open your Microsoft Bookings with Me settings and ensure the page access is set to 'Public' rather than restricted to people within your organization.
Contact your IT admin to confirm that external sharing and guest access for Microsoft Bookings are permitted in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
Navigate to the Microsoft Bookings discussions page at techcommunity.microsoft.com to post your specific scenario, as backend syncing issues often require specialized support.
Clear Browser Cache or Test in Incognito Mode
Rule out browser caching issues that might be displaying an outdated, restricted version of the Bookings page to guests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can signed-in users see my Bookings availability but external guests cannot?
This usually occurs because the Bookings page is restricted to your organization in the sharing settings, or the Microsoft 365 tenant administrator has disabled external guest access for the Bookings app.
Do guests need a Microsoft account to use Bookings with Me?
No, guests do not need a Microsoft account to view slots or book appointments if the Bookings with Me page is configured for public access and organizational policies allow external sharing.
How do I make my Bookings with Me page public?
You can change the access level by opening your Bookings with Me dashboard, clicking on the share icon for your meeting type, and selecting the 'Public' option so anyone with the link can view your availability.
