> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/docs/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Create recurring appointments > Schedule repeating customer visits or internal tasks so your team does not have to recreate the same event every week. ## What you will accomplish You will turn on **Recurring Event** when creating a visit so the same work appears on [Schedule](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/schedule) again and again—without retyping each date by hand. **Expected outcome:** Future dates show on the calendar automatically. When one visit moves, you can change **only that day** or the **whole series** using the prompt the app shows after you save. Use this guide when the same work should happen **again and again**—weekly storage check-ins, monthly battery service, standing detail appointments, or regular dealer transport runs. ## When to use recurring appointments * A customer has a **standing weekly or monthly visit** (storage check-in, battery service, wash). * Your team runs the **same internal task** on a fixed rhythm (bay prep, inventory walk-through). * You want future dates on [Schedule](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/schedule) **without re-entering** each visit by hand. ## Before you start * Know the event type, customer or vehicle, first date, and start time. * Know how often the work repeats (every week, every two weeks, monthly, and so on). * Know when the series should stop — many teams use a date three to six months out and extend later. * Confirm the first appointment time is correct before saving — notifications may use that time. ## Create the recurring series Go to [Schedule](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/schedule) and click **Schedule Event**. **Expected result:** The **Create New Event** form opens. Choose the **Event type**, vehicle or customer, assignee (team member or **vendor**), date, time, and notes the same way you would for a one-time appointment. See [Create an appointment](/docs/schedule/create-an-appointment) if you need help with those fields. Find **RECURRING EVENT** at the bottom of the left column. Turn the switch **on**. If the repeating work has no customer arrival time (for example a weekly battery tender walkthrough), also turn on **All day** on the right. See [Create an all-day event](/docs/schedule/create-an-all-day-event). **Expected result:** Extra fields appear for repeat frequency, days of the week (for weekly repeats), and an end date. Open the **Repeat** dropdown and pick the pattern that matches your shop: * **Daily** — every day (rare for vehicle storage, but useful for short internal tasks). * **Weekly** — same day each week. * **Every 2 weeks** — every other week. * **Monthly**, **Quarterly**, or **Yearly** — longer service cycles. **Expected result:** The form matches how your team talks about the work (“every Tuesday” or “first Monday of the month”). For **Weekly** or **Every 2 weeks**, tap the day letters (**S M T W T F S**) for each day the event should happen. Leave the days empty if the event should repeat on the **same weekday as the first date** you picked. **Expected result:** Only the days you selected will get events in the series. In **Until**, choose the last day the series should run. **Why this matters:** The series stops creating new events after this date. You can create a new series later if the customer renews. **Expected result:** Your team knows the repeat pattern has a clear end instead of running forever by accident. Review the first date, repeat pattern, and end date. Click **Create Event**. **Expected result:** The first event appears on the calendar, and future dates in the series are created according to your repeat rules. Create New Event form with Recurring Event enabled showing repeat frequency, days of the week, and Until date fields *Turn on **Recurring Event** after the main details are correct. Set how often the work repeats and when the series should end.* ## Good examples of recurring work **Weekly battery maintenance** for stored vehicles — same weekday, same bay, 30–45 minutes. **Monthly wash and inspection** for VIP storage customers. **Standing dealer transport** every other Tuesday for a consignment vehicle. **Internal bay prep** every Friday morning (facility-only event type). **Pick an end date on purpose** Many teams set **Until** three to six months out, then extend the series when the customer renews. An end date prevents “forever” appointments from cluttering the calendar if a customer leaves storage. **When not to use recurring** Use a **one-time** appointment when the customer books a single visit (one detail, one pickup). Use recurring only when the same work truly repeats on a pattern. One-off reschedules are easier to manage as single events. ## See the series on the calendar After you save, switch the calendar to **Week** or **Month** view (open **Filters & Settings** if you need to change the range). Schedule month view showing multiple appointments across the month including dealer service, internal service, and transport events *A healthy recurring series shows the same type of work on multiple days. Switch to **Month** in **Filters & Settings** to see the full series at once.* **Expected result:** You can spot repeat visits at a glance. If a date is missing, open **Create New Event** again and confirm the **Until** date and repeat pattern. ## Change or stop one event in a series Later, if only **one** date needs to move or cancel, open that event on [Schedule](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/schedule) and follow [Update, assign, or reschedule an event](/docs/schedule/update-assign-or-reschedule-an-event) or [Cancel or delete a scheduled event](/docs/schedule/cancel-or-delete-a-scheduled-event). Click the event for the date you want to change (not a different day in the series). **Expected result:** The event details panel opens for that specific visit. Use **Edit Event** to move the time, assignee, or notes. Use **Cancel** when that visit will not happen. **Expected result:** The app may show a question about the **whole series** before it saves. After you click **Save Changes**, a window titled **Edit recurring event** may appear. It asks whether to change **only this event** or **all events in the series**. Read it slowly before you click. **Expected result:** You understand how many future visits will change before you confirm. * Choose **Only this event** when one customer visit moved but the rest of the repeat pattern stays the same. * Choose **All events in the series** only when the repeat rule itself is wrong (wrong weekday, wrong end date, wrong time for every future visit). **Expected result:** You changed the smallest number of future appointments needed. Edit recurring event dialog asking whether to change only this occurrence or all events in the series *When you change a recurring visit, this window protects the rest of the series. Use **Only this event** for one-off moves.* Edit Event form on Schedule showing date, time, assignee, and notes for a scheduled visit *When you edit a recurring visit, save only after you confirm whether the change applies to one date or the full series.* **Read the series prompt slowly** Choosing **All events in the series** can move or cancel many future appointments at once. Use that option only when the whole repeat pattern is wrong, not when one customer visit changed. ## What success looks like * Future dates in the series appear on [Schedule](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/schedule) without manual re-entry. * Each occurrence shows the correct customer, vehicle, and event type. * Staff can still change a single date without breaking the whole series when plans shift. ## Troubleshooting **I do not see Recurring Event** Recurring setup is available when staff create events from the dashboard. If the switch is missing, ask a team admin whether your role can create scheduled work in [Settings → Team](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/settings/team). **Some dates in the series look wrong** Open one occurrence and use **Edit Event** to fix the time or notes. If the whole pattern is wrong, edit with care and choose whether the change applies to one event or the full series. ## What to do next * Repeat work with no arrival time: [Create an all-day event](/docs/schedule/create-an-all-day-event). * Find events quickly with [Find and filter scheduled work](/docs/schedule/find-and-filter-scheduled-work). * Track daily completion in [Track work in the Progress view](/docs/schedule/track-work-in-progress-view). * Return to [Schedule overview](/docs/schedule/overview). ## Related topics - [Create an appointment](/docs/schedule/create-an-appointment.md) - [Create an all-day event](/docs/schedule/create-an-all-day-event.md) - [Update, assign, or reschedule an event](/docs/schedule/update-assign-or-reschedule-an-event.md) - [Events overview](/docs/events/overview.md) - [Read calendar icons and badges](/docs/schedule/read-calendar-icons-and-badges.md) This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.