> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.distro.so/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.distro.so/event-types/overview.md).

# Overview

An event type is a reusable set of meeting settings. It controls duration, availability, the guest-facing scheduler, calendar invitations, and reminders.

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Use separate event types when meetings need different rules: for example, a short discovery call, a longer product demo, or an in-person event with fixed dates.

[Create and configure an event type](/event-types/create-an-event-type.md), then select it on a personal link, group link, or router. Check existing uses before editing a shared event type. Router changes require activation before new routing attempts use them.


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