Commander

Calendar

The Calendar in Commander helps you:

SchedulingEvents
Last updated: February 2026

Manage your schedule, schedule meetings, and stay organized with the WaymakerOS calendar.

Overview

The Calendar in Commander helps you:

  • View and manage your schedule
  • Create events and meetings
  • Schedule with team members
  • Set reminders
  • Coordinate across time zones

Getting Started

Accessing Calendar

  1. Open Commander
  2. Click Calendar in the sidebar
  3. Your calendar opens in day view by default

Calendar Views

Switch between views using the buttons at the top:

  • Day - Detailed view of a single day
  • Week - Overview of the current week
  • Month - Full month at a glance

Creating Events

Quick Event

  1. Click anywhere on the calendar
  2. Enter event title
  3. Click Save

The event is created at the clicked time with default duration.

Detailed Event

  1. Click New Event or double-click on the calendar
  2. Enter event details:
    • Title - Name of the event
    • Date and Time - When it starts and ends
    • Location - Where it takes place (optional)
    • Description - Additional details
  3. Click Save

Recurring Events

For repeating events:

  1. Create an event
  2. Click Repeat
  3. Choose frequency:
    • Daily
    • Weekly (select days)
    • Monthly
    • Custom pattern
  4. Set end date or number of occurrences
  5. Click Save

Meetings and Invites

Inviting Attendees

  1. Create or edit an event
  2. Click Add Attendees
  3. Search for team members by name or email
  4. Select attendees
  5. Click Save

Invitees receive an email notification with the meeting details.

Responding to Invites

When you're invited to a meeting:

  1. Open the event from your calendar or email
  2. Click Accept, Decline, or Maybe
  3. Your response is sent to the organizer

Scheduling with Availability

To find a time that works for everyone:

  1. Create a new event
  2. Add attendees
  3. Click Find a Time
  4. View attendees' availability
  5. Choose an open slot
  6. Save the event

Calendar Settings

Working Hours

Set your typical working hours:

  1. Go to Commander > Settings > Calendar
  2. Set your working hours (e.g., 9 AM - 5 PM)
  3. Non-working hours are shaded on your calendar

Default Event Duration

Choose how long new events are by default:

  • 30 minutes
  • 1 hour
  • Custom duration

Time Zone

Set your time zone to ensure events display at the correct local time:

  1. Go to Commander > Settings > Calendar
  2. Select your time zone
  3. Events adjust automatically

Reminders

Event Reminders

Get notified before events:

  1. Open an event
  2. Click Add Reminder
  3. Choose when to be reminded:
    • 5 minutes before
    • 15 minutes before
    • 1 hour before
    • 1 day before
    • Custom time

Notification Preferences

Control how you're notified:

  1. Go to Commander > Settings > Notifications
  2. Under Calendar, choose:
    • Browser notifications
    • Email notifications
    • Both or neither

Multiple Calendars

Personal vs Team Calendars

  • Personal Calendar - Your private schedule
  • Team Calendars - Shared with your team

Viewing Multiple Calendars

  1. In the calendar sidebar, check the calendars to display
  2. Events from all selected calendars appear color-coded
  3. Toggle calendars on/off as needed

Calendar Colors

Assign colors to distinguish calendars:

  1. Click the calendar name in the sidebar
  2. Select Change Color
  3. Choose a color
  4. Events from that calendar display in the new color

Integration with Tasks

Task Due Dates on Calendar

Tasks with due dates can appear on your calendar:

  1. Go to Commander > Settings > Calendar
  2. Enable Show Task Due Dates
  3. Tasks appear as all-day events on their due date

Creating Tasks from Events

Turn a meeting into action items:

  1. Open an event
  2. Click Add Task
  3. Enter task details
  4. The task is linked to the event

Best Practices

Block Focus Time

Schedule uninterrupted work time:

  1. Create a recurring event called "Focus Time"
  2. Mark it as busy
  3. Others see you're unavailable

Keep Events Updated

If plans change:

  • Update event details
  • Notify attendees of changes
  • Cancel events you won't attend

Use Descriptions

Add useful information to event descriptions:

  • Meeting agenda
  • Links to relevant documents
  • Preparation notes

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sync with Google Calendar or Outlook?

Calendar integration with external providers is coming soon.

Can I share my calendar with people outside my organization?

Currently, calendars are visible within your organization. External sharing is planned for a future release.

What happens to recurring events when I change one?

You can choose to update just that instance, or all future occurrences.

How far ahead can I schedule events?

You can schedule events up to 5 years in advance.

Sync to Your Devices

Sync your Waymaker calendar to your phone, tablet, or computer:

CalDAV Server Settings

For apps that support CalDAV:

SettingValue
Serverdav.waymakerone.com
Port443 (HTTPS)
Path/SOGo/dav/{email}/Calendar/personal/
UsernameYour full email address
PasswordYour email token