# Calendly

Calendly (opens new window) is a scheduling automation platform that allows users to easily book meetings and appointments online without the need for back-and-forth emails. It syncs with your calendar, allowing you to share a link where others can select a time that works for everyone.

# Prerequisites

To establish a Calendly connection in Workato, complete the steps that correspond to the authentication method you plan to use:

# Create a personal access token

Complete the following steps to create a personal access token:

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Sign in (opens new window) to your Calendly account.

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Generate a new token. If you don't have an existing personal access token, select Get a token now. If you already have one, select Generate new token.

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Enter a token name and click Create token.

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Click Copy token to retrieve the token.

# Generate an OAuth client ID and secret

Complete the following steps to generate your OAuth credentials:

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Sign in to your developer account or create a new one.

DEVELOPER ACCOUNTS

Calendly developer accounts are separate from your Calendly user account.

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Select your profile icon and go to My apps.

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Click Create new app to create an OAuth application.

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Enter the name of your application in the Name of app field. For example, Workato.

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Select Web in the Kind of app field.

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Select the environment you plan to associate your application with:

  • Sandbox
  • Production
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Enter https://www.workato.com/oauth/callback in the Redirect URI field.

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Click Save & continue.

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Copy your Client ID, Client Secret, and Webhook signing key. Store these values securely, as you won't be able to access the Client ID and Client Secret again.

# How to connect to Calendly

The Calendly connector supports the following authentication methods:

# Personal access token

Complete the following steps to connect to Calendly using personal access token authentication:

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Click Create > Connection.

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Search for and select Calendly as your connection on the New connection page.

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Enter a name for your connection in the Connection name field.

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Use the Location drop-down menu to select the project where you plan to store the connection.

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Select Personal access token from the Authentication type drop-down menu.

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Enter the token in the Personal access token field.

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Click Connect.

# OAuth 2.0

Complete the following steps to connect to Calendly using OAuth 2.0 authentication:

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Click Create > Connection.

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Search for and select Calendly as your connection on the New connection page.

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Enter a name for your connection in the Connection name field.

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Use the Location drop-down menu to select the project where you plan to store the connection.

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Select OAuth 2.0 from the Authentication type drop-down menu.

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Enter the Client ID and associated Client secret in their respective fields.

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Click Connect.


Last updated: 5/9/2025, 5:46:48 PM