Easy!Appointments

Consume Easy!Appointments API

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Provider → Create

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Overview

The Easy!Appointments node for n8n allows you to interact with the Easy!Appointments API. Specifically, when using the Provider resource and the Create operation, this node enables you to create a new provider (such as a staff member or service provider) in your Easy!Appointments system.

Common scenarios:

  • Automating onboarding of new staff/providers into your appointment scheduling system.
  • Integrating HR or CRM systems with Easy!Appointments to keep provider lists up-to-date.
  • Bulk creation of providers from external data sources.

Practical example:
You could use this node in a workflow that triggers whenever a new employee is added to your HR database, automatically creating a corresponding provider profile in Easy!Appointments.

Properties

Name Type Meaning
Additional Fields Collection A group of optional fields to set details for the new provider. See below for options.

Fields within "Additional Fields":

Name Type Meaning
First Name String First name of the provider
Last Name String Last name of the provider
Email String Email address of the provider
Phone String Phone number of the provider
Mobile String Mobile number of the provider
Address String Address of the provider
City String City where the provider is located
State String State where the provider is located
ZIP String ZIP code of the provider's location
Notes String Any notes about the provider
Timezone String Provider's timezone
Services String Comma-separated list of service IDs assigned
Working Plan String JSON string describing working plan
Calendar String Calendar settings in JSON format
Settings String Provider-specific settings in JSON format

Output

  • The output will be a JSON object representing the newly created provider as returned by the Easy!Appointments API.
  • The structure of the output depends on the API response, but typically includes all submitted fields plus any additional metadata or IDs generated by the system.

Example output:

{
  "id": 123,
  "firstName": "John",
  "lastName": "Doe",
  "email": "john.doe@example.com",
  "phone": "1234567890",
  "mobile": "0987654321",
  "address": "123 Main St",
  "city": "Metropolis",
  "state": "NY",
  "zip": "10001",
  "notes": "New provider",
  "timezone": "America/New_York",
  "services": "1,2,3",
  "workingPlan": "{\"monday\":{\"start\":\"09:00\",\"end\":\"17:00\"}}",
  "calendar": "{}",
  "settings": "{}"
}

Note: Actual fields may vary depending on what you provide and the API's response.

Dependencies

  • External Service: Requires access to an Easy!Appointments instance with API enabled.
  • API Credentials: You must configure the easyAppointmentsApi credential in n8n, including:
    • Base URL (e.g., https://your-easyappointments-instance.com/api/v1)
    • Username
    • Password

Troubleshooting

Common issues:

  • Missing or incorrect credentials: If the base URL, username, or password are missing or incorrect, authentication will fail.

    • Error message: "Base URL is required" or HTTP 401/403 errors.
    • Resolution: Double-check your Easy!Appointments API credentials in n8n.

  • Invalid field formats: Some fields (like workingPlan, calendar, settings) expect valid JSON strings.

    • Error message: API may return validation errors if the JSON is malformed.
    • Resolution: Ensure these fields contain properly formatted JSON.

  • Required fields not provided: While all fields are technically optional for this operation, your Easy!Appointments configuration may require certain fields (like email).

    • Error message: API returns a validation error.
    • Resolution: Check API documentation or your instance's requirements.

  • Network issues: If n8n cannot reach your Easy!Appointments server, requests will fail.

    • Resolution: Ensure network connectivity and correct API endpoint.

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