Pre-Built Tooling
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Authentication | HTTP Basic Authentication (User ID/API Key) |
| Two-Way Sync | Yes |
| Events Supported | Yes (Webhooks) |
| Realtime | Yes (API-based) |
| Supports Rate Limiting | Yes (10 requests per second) |
| Authentication Scopes Supported | N/A (credentials are User ID and API Key) |
Objects Supported
Alloy Automation supports syncing the following objects from Acuity Scheduling:- Appointments
- Clients
- Calendars
- Appointment Types
- Availability
- Blocks (Blocked Time)
- Forms
- Coupons
- Products
- Certificates
Set Up Guide
Trial Access
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Offers free trial? | Yes. Acuity Scheduling offers a free 7-day trial. Sign up at https://acuityscheduling.com. |
| Requires requires paid sandbox | No paid sandbox required. You can test with your trial account. |
| Requires partnership to obtain authentication? | No. You can obtain API credentials directly from your Acuity Scheduling account settings. |
Authentication (HTTP Basic Authentication)
Acuity Scheduling uses HTTP Basic Authentication with your User ID and API Key.Create your Acuity Scheduling account
- Sign up for a free trial at Acuity Scheduling (https://acuityscheduling.com).
- Once logged in, navigate to Business Settings → Integrations → API.
- Your User ID is displayed at the top of the API page (a numeric value).
- Click Show API Key to reveal your API Key, or generate a new one if needed.
- Copy your User ID and API Key.
- Enter your User ID as the username and API Key as the password into Alloy Automation.
API Documentation
For detailed API documentation, visit: https://developers.acuityscheduling.com/reference/quick-startUse Cases
1) Automated appointment confirmations
Sync appointment data from Acuity Scheduling to your CRM or communication platform to send automated confirmations, reminders, and follow-up messages, reducing no-shows and improving customer engagement.2) Client data synchronization
Keep client information synchronized between Acuity Scheduling and your CRM or customer database, ensuring your team has access to up-to-date contact information and appointment history across all systems.3) Calendar availability management
Automatically update availability across multiple scheduling platforms by syncing calendar blocks and availability changes from Acuity Scheduling, preventing double-bookings and maintaining consistent scheduling options.4) Revenue and analytics tracking
Pull appointment, product, and coupon data from Acuity Scheduling into your business intelligence or accounting systems for comprehensive revenue tracking, appointment analytics, and financial reporting.5) Custom workflow automation
Trigger custom workflows when appointments are booked, rescheduled, or canceled—such as sending intake forms, preparing meeting materials, or notifying team members—streamlining your operational processes.API Gotchas
- ⚠️ Rate limiting: Acuity Scheduling enforces a rate limit of 10 requests per second. Implement throttling in your integration to avoid 429 responses.
- ⚠️ Webhook verification: Acuity Scheduling webhooks include a signature in the request headers. Verify this signature to ensure webhook authenticity and security.
- ⚠️ Time zones: All appointment times are returned in the time zone configured in your Acuity Scheduling account. Be mindful of time zone conversions when integrating with other systems.
For questions or troubleshooting, contact support@runalloy.com.