# Availability

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In case you have multiple [Service Providers](/documentation/fundamentals/getting-set-up/defining-providers.md), remember that the availability plan is tied to the **current WordPress user**. So each provider is responsible to plan its own availability.
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There are basically two ways to provide availability for the services with this plugin:

* Working Hours planner
* Google Calendar 3-ways

Historically, this plugin only shipped the latter - only recently we introduced a Working Hours planner to accomodate who don't want to use Google Calendar for this task.

| Mode                       | Pros                                                                                                                                                                                | Cons                                                                                                                                                                   |
| -------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Working Hours planner**  | <ul><li><mark style="color:green;">Doesn't require Google Calendar</mark></li></ul>                                                                                                 | <ul><li><mark style="color:red;">Limited flexibility</mark></li><li><mark style="color:red;">Need access to the plugin backend to modify the schedule</mark></li></ul> |
| **Google Calendar 3-ways** | <ul><li><mark style="color:green;">Unprecedented flexibility</mark></li><li><mark style="color:green;">Manage availability without accessing to the plugin backend</mark></li></ul> | <ul><li><mark style="color:red;">Requires Google Calendar</mark></li></ul>                                                                                             |

## Mode 1 - Working Hours

Go to **`Availability > Working Hours`** and click on **`New plan`**

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In the panel that opens, provide a name for the plan, and then create it. A new record appears in the table.

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Under **`Services`**, you can select the services that must observe this availability plan. Now click on Settings icon, and a weekly planner appears.

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Intervals can be added/removed with the plus and minus buttons to the right of each day.

Scrolling down, you can also see a yearly calendar where you can select your day-offs.

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Remember to hit the **`Save`** button when done!
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## Mode 2 - Google Calendar 3-ways

Visit the following dedicated chapter to know how this mode works in detail.

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[Providing Availability (3-way)](/documentation/integrations/google-calendar/providing-availability-3-way.md)
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