# How to create a sign-up sheet with time slots in Makeform

You can make a free sign-up sheet with time slots in Makeform. You list your slots as choices and set how many people each one takes. A slot closes by itself when it's full.

Use it for tutoring sessions, office hours or volunteer shifts.

**Is it free?** Yes. Slot limits and the waitlist are free on every plan. So are the emails you get for each sign-up.

## Steps

1. Go to [makeform.ai/create](https://www.makeform.ai/create) and describe your sheet. For example: "a tutoring sign-up with a name, an email and a list of time slots". You don't need an account to start.
2. Check that you have a **Short Text Input** for the name and an **Email Input**.
3. Put your slots in a **Single Select** question. Write the day and the time in each option, such as "Tue 3 June, 10:00".
4. Turn on **Limit responses per option** and enter a number for each slot. Enter 1 for one-to-one sessions.
5. If each person should take one slot, turn on **Prevent duplicate submissions** with your email field.
6. Turn on **Self email notifications**. You'll get an email for each sign-up.
7. Test it. Then delete your test responses, because they count toward your limits.
8. Publish your form and share the link.

## What people see

Each limited slot shows how many spots are left. A slot that's taken shows **Full** and can't be picked.

## Let people wait for a full slot

In **Settings**, turn on **Waitlist when full**. People can then still sign up for a full slot.

You'll see them marked **Waitlist** in your responses. When a spot opens, you can move someone off the waitlist.

## Limits to know

- Makeform doesn't read or sync your calendar. It doesn't send reminders.
- If you want the person who signed up to get a confirmation email, you need Pro or Business. Emails to you are free.
- Duplicate prevention isn't available on forms with a **Payment** field.

## FAQ

### Can each slot take a different number of people?

Yes. You enter a number for each option.

### Can I let people pick a date instead of a fixed slot?

Yes. See [how to create a booking form](/help/tutorials/common-tutorials/how-to-create-a-booking-form).