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# Offline Mode

How SimpleSpa shows a cached, read-only copy of today's schedule when your internet connection drops.

SimpleSpa has a built-in offline caching mode that helps you keep operating if your internet connection is temporarily unavailable.

When you are on the **Dashboard** or **Appointments** page and SimpleSpa detects that your device is offline, it switches to offline mode automatically and shows a clear notification.

## What happens when you’re offline

* A banner appears telling you that you are offline.
* A **View cached schedule** option becomes available.
* Your dashboard and appointments page show cached data for the current day.
* Cached data is clearly labeled, so you always know what you’re viewing.

## What data is available offline

While offline, you can still see:

* Today’s appointment schedule
* Client names and appointment details
* Service, duration and assigned staff
* Appointment status (for example, new or walk-in)

This lets front-desk staff:

* View upcoming appointments
* Keep operating normally until the connection is restored

## When data is refreshed

* Cached data refreshes automatically when your internet connection returns.
* You can refresh manually with **Refresh from server**.
* The last updated time is always displayed.

## Important notes

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* Offline mode is read-only. It is designed for continuity, not data entry.
* Once you are reconnected, all live features resume automatically.
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No action is required. The system handles detection and recovery for you.

## Related

* [Installing the PWA](/simplespa-documentation/get-started/installing-pwa.md)
* [Calendar](/simplespa-documentation/daily-operations/appointments/calendar.md)