Slotifer

Slotifer guide

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First steps for tutors

To get Slotifer working for you, three basics are enough. It takes no more than 5 minutes.

  1. Set up your profile

    In Settings, add your subjects, price, and time zone. That way reminders reach students on time.

  2. Add a student

    Under “My students”, enter a name (for your own records) or send an invite link if you want them to have their own dashboard.

  3. Fill in the calendar

    Click any cell in the schedule. Create a “Free slot” for self-booking or choose “Book student” to add a lesson manually.

Tip: Use “Repeating slots” (↻ in the header) to set a steady weekly schedule once and keep it for weeks ahead.

Common questions about working with students

Does a student have to register?

No. You can just enter a student's name to track their schedule and payments for yourself. If they register via your link, they get their own dashboard with their schedule and lesson history.

Can students see each other's schedules?

No. It's fully private. A student only sees your free booking slots and their own lessons. Your student list and their data are visible only to you.

How do Telegram reminders work?

When you book a student for a lesson, they get a booking notification. The student connects the bot when registering via your invite link. The system reminds them 1 hour, 2 hours, or 30 minutes before start (as you set in Settings).

What does a student see in their dashboard?

If registered, they see their lesson history and payment status. That answers questions like “how many paid lessons do I have left?”, “when is my next lesson?”, “when can I reschedule it?”.

Can a student cancel or reschedule a lesson themselves?

Only if you allow it in profile settings. You can set a limit (for example, no later than 12 hours before the lesson) or turn it off entirely so all changes go through you.

How do I invite a student to Slotifer?

Under “My students” you'll find your personal invite link. Copy it and send it in any messenger. After registration they appear in your list automatically.

How do I create group lessons?

Slotifer makes it easy to work with small groups. To create a shared lesson, follow three simple steps:

  1. Add participants: make sure all future group members are already in your student list under “My students”.
  2. Create a booking: click the desired time slot in the calendar and choose “Book a student”.
  3. Assemble the group: in the window that opens, switch the lesson type to “Group” and check the boxes next to all students who should attend.

Done! Each participant will receive a personal Telegram reminder, and the lesson will appear in every student’s personal dashboard.

Telegram bot: your personal assistant

Why should I connect the bot?

So you stop checking the calendar and messengers all day. The bot instantly notifies you when a student books a new slot, reschedules, or cancels. You get the message and keep working calmly.

What notifications will I receive?

You choose notification types in Settings:

  • New lesson bookings.
  • Cancellations or reschedules.
  • Reminders 10 minutes before start (or another interval you pick).
  • Payment tracking and payment history.
Can I change the pre-lesson reminder time?

Yes. By default the bot messages 10 minutes before start. If you prefer a later reminder, you can change the interval in Settings (Notifications tab).

How do I connect the bot in 30 seconds?

It's very simple:

  1. Go to Settings → Notifications → tap “Connect Telegram”.
  2. In the window that opens, tap “Start”. The bot will recognize your Slotifer account and link automatically.
  3. Choose what you want to be notified about and save.
Do students get the same notifications?

Yes, if they connected their bot. That's a key Slotifer advantage: the system reminds the student about the lesson, so you no longer need to ask “Are you coming today?”. The bot does it for you.

What notifications do students receive?

The bot keeps students informed about schedule changes. They get messages about:

  • new lesson bookings;
  • confirmed reschedules or cancellations;
  • lesson start reminders (at the interval you choose).

About payments: the paid status you set in the calendar is your internal tracking only. Students do not receive those notifications, so you can manage payments privately.

What if messages don't arrive?

Make sure you tapped “Start” in the bot and saved settings in your dashboard. If you still have questions – we're always here in support.

Finances and statistics

How do payments work in Slotifer?

The service does not charge students’ cards automatically. You mark payment yourself when the money reaches your account. It’s convenient manual tracking that replaces Excel sheets and notebook notes.

How do I mark a lesson as paid?

Each booked lesson has a “Payment for lesson” toggle. Turn it on after you get paid and the calendar updates. If you cancel the lesson, the paid mark resets automatically.

Where can I see my earnings?

Approximate monthly income appears on the home page. More detail is in Statistics: compare “Expected income” (all completed lessons) with “Paid” (only amounts you confirmed manually).

What if a student owes for past lessons?

You don’t have to keep it in your head. In “My students” each name has a badge showing unpaid past lessons – your cue to send a payment reminder.

Can I remind a student about payment via Telegram?

Yes. From the student list you can send a polite Telegram reminder (if the student registered and connected the bot). The system handles the awkward part – you just keep your records.

Subscription refund

If your paid Slotifer subscription did not meet your expectations, you can request a refund under our public offer. Follow the steps below.

  1. Check that you are within the deadline

    We want Slotifer to be as useful for you as possible. If after your first payment you feel the service is not a fit, you can request a refund within 14 days. We offer a free trial before that so you can explore every feature with no risk.

  2. Contact support

    Send an email to support@slotifer.com. You can use a subject such as: “Slotifer subscription refund request”.

  3. Include the details we need

    In your message, include your Slotifer account email, the date and amount of your first payment. Briefly explain why the service did not meet your expectations. Optionally add a screenshot or WayForPay transaction reference.

  4. Wait for a response

    We will review your request and refund the same card used for payment. This usually takes 5–10 business days, depending on your bank’s processing time.

Can I get a refund for the second month and later?

No. Refunds apply only to the first payment. Subsequent (automatic or manual) renewals are non-refundable.

You can read the full terms in the Public Offer

Student cheat sheet

We prepared ready-made answers on how to onboard your student and what to send them when they register.

Invitation for your student to register

Hi! I am moving to Slotifer to organize our lessons so everything stays in one place.

There you can see my free hours, book times quickly, and track your lesson history. Most importantly – Slotifer has a Telegram bot that reminds you about lessons in advance so you do not miss anything.

Here is your link to join: [paste your generated invite link here]

Just register and tap “Start” in the bot. Our schedule will always be at your fingertips.

How do I book a lesson?

It is simple: open the calendar in your dashboard. Free hours are highlighted in green. Tap the time you need and choose “Book”. I get a notification instantly and confirm the booking.

How do I not miss a lesson?

The best way is to connect the Slotifer Telegram bot in your settings. It reminds you about a lesson in advance before it starts. You can also check your upcoming lessons in the bot anytime.

What if I need to cancel or reschedule a lesson?

If there is still plenty of time before the lesson, you can cancel it yourself in your dashboard (click the lesson slot in the calendar). If the cancel button is disabled, the self-service window has passed – message me directly so we can agree on next steps.

Which time zone is the schedule shown in?

The system automatically adjusts times to your region.

Where can I see my payments?

Your dashboard shows the status of each lesson. If a lesson is marked “Paid”, it means I confirmed receiving the payment. Handy so you do not have to ask “which day do I still owe for?”