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Use this [[Do_the_initial_Setup|help page]] for instructions on how to manually set a property up.
Use this [[Do_the_initial_Setup|help page]] for instructions on how to manually set a property up.


=Enter Existing Bookings=
=Enter Existing Bookings / Adjust availabilty=
To avoid double bookings it is advisable to enter the bookings you already have. You have different options:
To avoid double bookings it is advisable to enter the bookings you already have.  


*For Booking.com, Airbnb and Expedia we have the option to automatically import all upcoming bookings. We recommend to use this method because for bookings imported directly from Booking.com we will then be able to automatically import changes.  You can use this function when the channel manager is set up but not activated. The button is available in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER->AIRBNB/BOOKING.COM/EXPEDIA.
*For Booking.com, Airbnb and Expedia we have the option to automatically import all upcoming bookings. We recommend to use this method because for bookings imported directly from Booking.com we will then be able to automatically import changes.  You can use this function when the channel manager is set up but not activated. The button is available in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER->AIRBNB/BOOKING.COM/EXPEDIA.
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*Other bookings can be uploaded as a .csv file from  in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES.
*Other bookings can be uploaded as a .csv file from  in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES.


*In CALENDAR you will find a row INVENTORY.  The number shows  rooms remaining to sell. They can be edited to quickly change your availability. Double-click to open a pop-up and save the changes. (it is only possible to lower the number  based on the value in Settings  >  Properties  > Rooms  > Setup > Quantity of this type and any existing bookings).
*To manually add or blocked dates click on the suitcase icon in the CALENDAR or on "Add Booking" at the top.


*To ''Add Bookings'' or blocked dates manually click on the suitcase icon in the CALENDAR or on the "Add Booking" link in the BOOKINGS menu.
*If you do not need the actual booking you can adjust the availability in the CALENDAR in the row "Inventory".  The number shows  rooms remaining to sell. They can be edited to quickly change your availability. Double-click to open a pop-up and save the changes. (it is only possible to lower the number  based on the value in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP "Quantity of this type" and any existing bookings).


=Connect  Channel Manager=
=Connect  Channel Manager=