Delete Appointment
This endpoint allows you to delete an existing appointment from the system. This operation is permanent and cannot be undone.
🔹 Endpoint Details
DELETE /api/v1/appointments/{appointmentId}
🔒 Authentication
Header | Required | Description |
---|---|---|
Content-Type | Yes | Must be application/json |
Authorization | Yes | Format: ONLIVESITE Credential:ONLIVEAccessKeyId, Signature=CalculatedSignature |
🧩 Request Examples
Basic Delete Request
curl -X DELETE "https://openapi.onlive.site/api/v1/appointments/1610c525-f19a-40d0-8cd1-03daba3d2d98" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: ONLIVESITE Credential:ONLIVEAccessKeyId, Signature=CalculatedSignature"
Delete with Notification
curl -X DELETE "https://openapi.onlive.site/api/v1/appointments/1610c525-f19a-40d0-8cd1-03daba3d2d98?notify=true" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: ONLIVESITE Credential:ONLIVEAccessKeyId, Signature=CalculatedSignature"
📤 Response Format
Success Response (200 OK)
{
"id": "1610c525-f19a-40d0-8cd1-03daba3d2d98",
"status": "deleted",
"deletedAt": "2025-03-09T19:32:06.669Z"
}
❌ Error Responses
400 Bad Request
{
"statusCode": 400,
"message": "Invalid appointment ID format",
"errors": [
{
"field": "appointmentId",
"message": "Must be a valid UUID"
}
]
}
403 Forbidden
{
"statusCode": 403,
"message": "Insufficient permissions to delete this appointment"
}
404 Not Found
{
"statusCode": 404,
"message": "Appointment not found"
}
409 Conflict
{
"statusCode": 409,
"message": "Cannot delete appointment in current state",
"errors": [
{
"field": "state",
"message": "Appointment is locked or in progress"
}
]
}
🔄 Side Effects
When an appointment is deleted:
-
Notification Actions
- All associated guests are notified (if configured)
- Calendar owner is notified
- Service provider is notified (if applicable)
-
Resource Updates
- Calendar availability is updated
- Service slots are freed
- Related resources are released
- Linked video conferences are cancelled
-
System Updates
- Historical records are maintained
- Audit logs are updated
- Analytics are adjusted
- Search indexes are updated
🔐 Required Permissions
- Basic Delete Permission
- Organization-level delete permission
- Calendar-specific delete permission (if applicable)
- Service-specific delete permission (if appointment is tied to a service)
💡 Best Practices
-
Pre-deletion Checks
- Confirm deletion intent with users
- Check appointment status
- Verify guest notification preferences
- Review linked resources
-
Deletion Strategy
- Consider using cancellation for future appointments
- Archive important information before deletion
- Document deletion reasons
- Handle recurring appointments properly
-
Error Handling
- Implement proper rollback mechanisms
- Handle notification failures gracefully
- Log deletion failures
- Monitor deletion patterns
-
User Communication
- Send clear cancellation notices
- Include rescheduling options
- Provide support contact
- Explain deletion reasons
📘 Notes
-
Data Retention
- Soft deletion is used by default
- Data retained for compliance period
- Audit logs maintained indefinitely
- Recovery possible within retention period
-
Compliance
- State changes tracked