# How to Configure Pre-select Dates

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The **Pre-select Dates** feature in Cowlendar allows you to automatically pre-select a fixed number of days in the booking widget when a customer is making a multiday booking. This feature streamlines the booking process, saving time for both you and your customers, and provides a clearer experience.

For example, if your service requires a 3-day booking, these 3 days will be pre-selected in the calendar when the customer opens the booking widget. This eliminates the need for the customer to manually select those days, making it faster and more convenient.

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**Step-by-Step Setup:**

To activate the **Pre-select Dates** feature for your service, follow these steps:

1. **Click on "Apps"** in the sidebar.
2. **Click on Cowlendar** to open the app.
3. **Go to My Services:** Inside Cowlendar, navigate to the "My Services" section.
4. **Click Edit** on the service where you want to enable Pre-select Dates.

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5. **Ensure the service is set as a Multiday Booking:** If your service is not already a Multiday Booking, make sure to configure it as one.
6. **Navigate to the Availability Tab:** Once you’re editing the service, go to the "Availability" tab.
7. **Scroll down to the Availability Section:** Here, you’ll see options to set booking parameters.
8. **Set Minimum and Maximum Bookable Days:** Set the same value for both the **Minimum bookable days** and **Maximum bookable days** (e.g., min = 3, max = 3).
9. **Enable Pre-select Dates:** When the minimum and maximum days match, the option "Preselect the dates when opening the booking widget" will automatically appear. Toggle it **ON** to enable the feature.

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The **Pre-select Dates** feature is ideal for fixed-duration services, such as retreats, courses, or weekend packages, as it enhances the customer experience by simplifying the booking process.

If you have any questions or need assistance enabling this feature, don’t hesitate to reach out via our in-app chat. We’re always happy to help!


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