Marking no-shows

Record when a customer did not attend so it appears on their history.

Quick answer: Open a confirmed booking and mark it as a no-show. The count appears on the customer's profile in your directory.

Incomplete guide2 min readFor Business, StaffReviewed 9 June 2026

Overview

Marking a no-show updates the booking status and adds to the customer's no-show count in your directory. Use this when someone did not attend and you want a record for future reference.

No-shows are recorded from an individual booking.

Before you start

Note

Marking a no-show does not automatically refund or charge the customer. Handle payments separately if needed.

Open Bookings in Sway

Step-by-step

  1. Open the booking

    Find it on your calendar or in the Bookings list.

    Look for: Bookings

  2. Mark as no-show

    Choose the no-show action from the booking menu or detail view.

    Confirm the booking was for today or in the past before marking.
  3. Review the customer record

    The no-show count appears when you open the customer in your directory.

What happens next

The booking shows as a no-show on your calendar and bookings list. If you need to prevent future bookings, you can block the customer separately.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

No. Refunds are handled separately based on your refund policy and payment status.