If you wish for the absence type to only be bookable by yourself, please follow the below: 
  1. Navigate to Admin tools > Admin panel
  2. Go to Global > Absence type set up
  3. Identify the absence type to update by either browsing or using the search filter at the top of the page.
  4. Press the Edit option on the absence type that requires updating.
  5. Scroll down to the Booking Settings and disable - see screenshot for reference.
  6. At the bottom of the page press, the orange Save button.




This will then disable the absence type on a global level, then you'll need to enable the absence type on your user account - see below:

Step by step guide:
  1. Navigate to Admin tools > Admin panel > Users > Users
  2. Use the search filters to find your account, then press the blue "Edit" button on your row.
  3. Select the Absence Types tab.
  4. Identify the absence type to update by either browsing or using the search filter at the top of the page.
  5. Press the Edit option on the absence type that requires updating.
  6. Scroll down to the Can book permissions and enable - see screenshot. 
  7. At the bottom of the page press, the orange Save button.
Now your account will be the only account that can book these absences. 


Please note: if you wish to do this to your own account you will need to be set as a super user to edit your own account.