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How to Create a Draft Shift?

1 min read Updated October 2026

Follow these steps

Step 1:

From the left navigation menu, click on Scheduler.

Step 2:

In the top-right corner, click on  the dropdown arrow next to + Shift, then select “Add in Detail” or “Add Quickly“.

Step 3:

Enter the required shift information, including the client, employee, shift date, shift time, service, and any other mandatory details.

Step 4:

Ensure that the Publish Shift checkbox is not selected.  

Step 5:

  1. Click on Create Shift.

Result

  • The shift will be saved as a Draft and will not be assigned or published to the employee. You can edit the draft shift and publish it at a later time when it is ready.

Notes

  • Draft shifts are visible only within the Scheduler and are not sent to the assigned employee.
  • Employees do not receive any notifications for draft shifts.
  • A draft shift can be edited at any time.
  • Once you are ready to assign the shift, open the draft shift, enable the Publish Shift option, and update the shift to publish it.

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