Reminder texts and the waitlist

Choose which messages guests get, when reminders go out, and how waitlist offers work.

Applies to SeasonX POS Updated 8 October 2026 1 min read
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Confirmations, reminders and change notices go to guests automatically. The waitlist fills a cancelled booking with someone who wanted an earlier time.

Choose which messages go out

WhereSettingsMessaging customersCustomer messages

  • Booking confirmations
  • Reschedule notices
  • Cancellation notices
  • Appointment reminders
  • Email fallback

All of them are on by default.

When reminders go out

Reminders are sent 24 hours before each booking. The timing is fixed.

The waitlist

  1. Add someone

    When booking, tick Also add them to the waitlist for something earlier.

  2. A time opens

    When an earlier time frees up, it is held for 15 minutes for the next person waiting.

  3. They reply to take it

    They are sent a text and reply YES to accept.

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