TidyCal Not Working? Common Errors & Fixes
The 8 TidyCal problems users hit most often, why they happen, and the fixes that actually work — collected from user reports, forums, and official support docs.
TidyCal Calendar Not Syncing
Workaround availableWebUsually the calendar account needs reconnecting. Reconnect it, enable Reading and resync.
TidyCal Availability Not Showing Correctly
Workaround availableWebMost often an event on your calendar is marked Busy, or the calendar holding it has Reading disabled.
TidyCal Double Booking and Overlapping Meetings
Workaround availableWebCheck the allow double bookings setting and that every calendar is read; if it persists, contact support.
TidyCal Booking Page Stuck Loading
OngoingWebTry the link in a private window to rule out extensions or cache, then contact support with the booking link.
TidyCal Confirmation Email Not Received
Workaround availableWebIf the booking type uses the calendar confirmation method, guests get only a calendar invite. Switch it to email.
TidyCal Zoom Link Not Generated
Workaround availableWebZoom links need your TidyCal email to match your connected primary calendar and Zoom authorized on the booking type.
TidyCal Free Plan Sync Paused
Workaround availableWebFree accounts idle for 90 days pause background sync. Sign in or open your booking page to restart.
How to Cancel TidyCal and Get a Refund
Workaround availableWebCancel Pro in billing settings; AppSumo lifetime refunds go through AppSumo, Pro refunds within 7 days via support.
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