Neo Group View Template for Calendar Groups in Sparkforge
Neo is the modern calendar group template in Sparkforge. It shows per-calendar cover images, staff selection, and a cleaner booking flow than the older Classic template.
Sparkforge calendar groups can render with two templates: Classic (the original) or Neo (the current default). Neo is the recommended choice — it supports per-calendar cover images, staff selection, and a tighter booking flow.
What Neo gives you over Classic
- Calendar-specific cover images. Each calendar inside the group can show its own image instead of one shared header.
- Staff selection. If the calendar allows the booker to pick a team member, Neo handles that step in a dedicated screen.
- Cleaner booking flow. Information is grouped so fewer clicks land the appointment.
Create a group with the Neo template
- Open Calendars > Calendar Settings from the top nav.
- Click the Groups tab.
- Click Create Group.
- In the create dialog, the Template field defaults to Neo. Leave it set to Neo (or switch to Classic if you have a reason).
- Fill in Group Name, Group Description, and Group URL.
- Click Create.
You can switch the template on an existing group at any time from the group's settings.
Add a cover image to a calendar
Cover images are what makes Neo look polished — set one for every calendar in the group.
- Open the calendar (or start a new one and go to Advanced Settings).
- Open the Customization tab.
- Click the calendar cover image upload.
- Upload from your device, or pick an image from the built-in Unsplash library.
- Save.
Share the group calendar
From Calendar Settings > Groups, click the three-dot action menu next to the group:
- Scheduling link — share with clients directly.
- Embed code — drop the booking widget onto a Sparkforge site or any external page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I switch from Classic to Neo on a group I already created?
Yes. Open the group settings and change the Template field. The change takes effect immediately on the public group page.
Does Neo support staff selection?
Yes. If the calendar has staff selection enabled in its settings, Neo renders a dedicated step where bookers pick their preferred team member.
Are cover images required to use Neo?
No, but they are recommended. Without cover images, Neo still works but loses much of its visual advantage over Classic.
Where do cover images come from?
Either upload from your device or pick from the built-in Unsplash library inside the calendar Customization tab.
How do I embed a Neo group calendar on my site?
From Calendar Settings > Groups, click the three-dot menu next to the group and choose Embed code. Paste the code into your site's HTML block.
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