# Mutual Availability

Scheduling meetings without the endless back-and-forth is easier with Smarty. When using our scheduling links, you can effortlessly display mutual availability, making the booking process seamless for all parties involved.

#### How to Display Mutual Availability:

1. **Add an External Calendar:**

* On the Smarty platform, add the external calendar you wish to cross-reference.
  * You can add external calendars from the Calendar side panel, opened when clicking on the calendar icon the top right of the calendar view
  * Or you can use the @ command on the command line to add contacts when generating scheduling links
  * Or you can explicitly add contacts under the contacts input on the scheduling links side panel
* **Note**: Make sure you have access to this external calendar. Smarty respects privacy and can only display information from calendars you have permission to view.

2. **Use Smarty Scheduling Links:**
   * Whether you're sharing slots or using personal links, Smarty supports showing mutual availability.

Once added, Smarty will automatically sync and cross-reference the availability from the external calendar with yours. Shared links will display time slots that are mutually free, eliminating any chance of double-booking.

By integrating external calendars, Smarty provides a holistic view of your commitments, ensuring both you and your contacts find the best time to connect without the fuss.