Documentation
Task-oriented guides for opening a shop in Inkdesk, configuring deposits and waitlists, installing embeds, and calling /api/v1.
Getting startedProvision your tattoo shop tenant, invite artists, set hours and deposits, connect Stripe, and open booking on a hosted page or website embed.Online bookingHow to configure Inkdesk online booking: artist availability, simple vs complex tracks, hosted page, and website embeds.DepositsHow to set up tattoo deposits in Inkdesk with Stripe Connect: flat vs percent, floors, forfeit/refund, and what clients see.WaitlistHow to use the Inkdesk waitlist when tattoo appointments cancel or no-show so open chairs get offered quickly.No-showsHow to configure cancel windows, deposit forfeit, and waitlist refill when clients miss tattoo appointments in Inkdesk.Day boardHow to run the Inkdesk Today day board: statuses, walk-ins, deposits, and multi-artist floor flow.iPad check-inHow to set up an Inkdesk station or iPad for tattoo shop check-in, handoff tokens, and consent.Calendar syncHow to connect Google Calendar for Inkdesk artists: outbound event push plus periodic busy pull so booking stays accurate.Consent formsHow to publish digital tattoo consent forms in Inkdesk and collect signed PDFs on the client file.PortfolioHow to manage artist portfolio galleries in Inkdesk for the book page and embeds.Artist payoutsHow Inkdesk tracks commission, booth rent, and hybrid artist pay: pay rules, when a session hits the statement, weekly Payouts view, and settling outside Stripe.Booking widgetHow to install the Inkdesk booking widget: script, iframe, hosted page, and Connect wizard.AftercareBuild a public aftercare landing page, send follow-up SMS/email, and embed the page on WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, or HTML with dark/light theme matching your site.PiercingTurn on piercing_enabled to add a piercing catalog, jewelry, walk-in booking, guardian consent, and piercing aftercare beside tattoo — same shop, same day board.RemindersHow to use Inkdesk appointment reminders so tattoo clients show up for deposit-backed sessions.Client managementHow to use Inkdesk client records: phone upsert, history, consent, and notes across visits.Install on WordPressDownload the Inkdesk Booking plugin from Website & embed, generate a connect code, paste it in Settings → Inkdesk, then add the block or [inkdesk] shortcode.Install on ShopifyConnect Shopify from Website & embed: Add to Shopify when the app is configured, or Create snippet / Liquid for floating Book now and inline calculator.Install on WixConnect Wix from Website & embed with Add to Wix when configured, or Create snippet and paste into Embed Code.Install on SquarespaceFrom Website & embed choose Squarespace, Create snippet, then paste floating Book now (Header Injection) or inline calculator (Code Block).Install on WebflowFrom Website & embed choose Webflow, Create snippet, paste Script embed or Iframe into an Embed element.Install with HTML (script, iframe, hosted)Custom site or No website from Website & embed: script widget, iframe, or hosted book page and Book now button.API and webhooksUse /api/v1 for catalog, availability, bookings, and deposit intents. OpenAPI at /api/v1/openapi. Register HMAC-signed webhooks for Zapier and Make.FAQFrequently asked questions about Inkdesk pricing, booking, deposits, embeds, API, and staff login for tattoo shops.