# Default availability

## Default Availability & Timezone Settings

As a workspace administrator, you can configure default availability and timezone settings that will automatically apply to new team members when they join your workspace.

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Existing team members' availability and timezone settings will not be affected
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### Default Timezone

* When enabled, new team members will automatically have their timezone set to the workspace's default timezone
* Team members can change their timezone at any time after joining
* This feature helps ensure consistent timezone settings across your team from the start

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### Default Availability

* When enabled, new team members will inherit the workspace's default availability schedule
* Team members can customize their availability settings after joining
* This feature helps maintain consistent scheduling patterns across your team

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