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# Cal ID Glossary

A quick reference to commonly used terms in [Cal ID](https://cal.id/home).

| People (roles)

| Term | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Host | The person who owns the meeting and the video link. |
| Co-Host | A required team member who must also be free for the meeting. |
| Scheduler | The person (client) who picks a time and books the meeting. |
| Guest | Someone invited by the scheduler; not required to attend. |

| The meeting

| Term | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Event Type | A template for a meeting (e.g., "30-Minute Intro"). |
| Location | Where the meeting happens (Zoom, Google Meet, or in person). |
| Availability | The hours you're open for bookings. |
| Buffer Time | A gap added between meetings to avoid back-to-back rushes. |

| Technical & branding

| Term | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Slug | The name at the end of your link (e.g., cal.id/**john**). |
| Embed | Putting your booking page inside your own website. |
| Integration | Connecting Cal ID to other apps like Slack or Google Calendar. |
| Workflow | An automated action, like a text reminder before a call. |
| Branding | Customizing the page with your own logo and colors. |