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Hometogo may not allow same day bookings.
*The Homtetogos XML activation is per Beds24 account/subaccount. All properties visible in the account can be connected.*If Contact us if you have different Hometogo accounts you have to make sure that in each Beds24 account activated for Hometogo only the accommodations that belong to the connecting Hometogo account are available.
=== Listings ===
*With a single-unit listing (Listing per = Room - the recommended setting for new connections) a listing is created for every room in Beds24.
**The "Headline" for the listing comes from "Room Headline" in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > ROOM CONTENT. If this field is empty the "Headline" in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > PROPERTY CONTENT will be used.
**The "Property Name" comes from the "Name" in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION. If you want to give each listing its own property name even though they are in one property in Beds24 you can enter a unique "Name" for each in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER >HOMETOGO > SPECIFIC ROOM CONTENT.
*With a multi-unit listings (Listing per = Property NOT RECOMMENDED, only use this option after consulting with your activation specialist) one property in Beds24 is a listing in Hometogo. Rooms are units in this listing.
If you want to change between listing types you can do this in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > Hometogo > SPECIFIC PROPERTY CONTENT. Before you change the setting you will need to talk to Hometogo because certain data will get lost.
Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > HOMETOGO > VIEW CONTENT to check if you content meets Hometogos requirements. Any settings which do not meet Hometogos requirements are highlighted on red. Click on the links in the "Settings" column to go to the settings where you can fix the problems.
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'''Bookings'''
Only bookings made after the connection is established will be imported and can be managed. Existing bookings can be imported via iCal or manually.
== Set up ==
'''Step 1 - Check which information will send '''
Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > HOMETOGO > VIEW CONTENT and check what will send.
'''Step 2 - Activate rooms '''
Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > HOMETOGO > MAPPING and tick "Enable" for all rooms you want to send to Hometogo.
If you see a red button "Fix Content Errors" your content does not meet Hometogos requirements. Click on the button. Any settings which do not meet Hometogos requirements are highlighted on red. Click on the links to go to the settings where you can fix the problems.
'''Step 3 - Check which prices will send '''
Click on "View Actual Data" to check which prices and availability will send. If you see no prices or no availability in the list check your have prices which are activated for Hometogo.
'''Step 4 - Self-onboard to Hometogo'''
*Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > HOMETOGO > MAPPING and click on "Connect to Homtogo"
*Fill in the form and press "Submit"
All listings which meet Hometogo's requurements and are activated will be sent to Hometogo. Hometogo will then begin integration process and reach out to you if required.
When you are live Hometogo will send you an Email with your personal link to check their properties on HomeToGo.
Each Beds24 account can be connected to one Hometogo account.
=== Languages ===
If you need to activate languages go to{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > INTERNATIONALISATION.
==== Minimum Requirements ====
*At least 10 pictures for each listing recommended resolution of 1920x1080.
*Headlines with at least 20 characters
*Each listing must have at least one bedroom and one bathroom
*At least 10 amenities
*You will need prices and inventory
