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'''Step 4: Connect the room or property to automatically update your Airbnb listing and import your existing upcoming bookings''' | '''Step 4: Connect the room or property to automatically update your Airbnb listing and import your existing upcoming bookings''' | ||
<div class="warning">{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} Blocked dates in Airbnb are NOT imported, you need to block in the Beds24 Calendar. | <div class="warning">{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} Blocked dates in Airbnb are NOT imported, you need to block in the Beds24 Calendar. </div> | ||
Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > MAPPING to connect them. Click on help <span style="color:#007bff;“ >{{#far:question-circle}} </span> in the top right of this page for further instructions. | Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > MAPPING to connect them. Click on help <span style="color:#007bff;“ >{{#far:question-circle}} </span> in the top right of this page for further instructions. | ||
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Yes. You can connect an existing Airbnb account. | Yes. You can connect an existing Airbnb account. | ||
==Can I still use | ==Can I still use iCal?== | ||
Of course, you can use iCal or API but not both for the same room (remember that iCal has delays and does not transfer prices or detailed booking information). | Of course, you can use iCal or API but not both for the same room (remember that iCal has delays and does not transfer prices or detailed booking information). | ||
==Can I accept requests?== | ==Can I accept requests?== | ||
By default we only support instant book because it is proven that listings on instant book generate more bookings and have a better ranking. | By default we only support '''instant book''' because it is proven that listings on instant book generate more bookings and have a better ranking. | ||
We strongly recommend to only use instant book but if required we can set individual listings to be bookable on request only. Airbnb only allows listings which are not listed on any other OTA which facilitates instant book to be set to 'Request'. This means if you only want requests from Airbnb you need to disconnect/can not use OTAs/portals like Booking.com, Expedia, Ctrip, Agoda | We strongly recommend to only use '''instant book''' but if required we can set individual listings to be bookable on request only. Airbnb only allows listings which are not listed on any other OTA which facilitates instant book to be set to 'Request'. This means if you only want requests from Airbnb you need to disconnect/can not use OTAs/portals like Booking.com, Expedia, Ctrip, Agoda | ||
==I have blocked dates in Airbnb, will they be imported?== | |||
No. You need to block the dates in your Beds24 calendar before you connect your Listing to Beds24. | |||
== Can I connect more than one Airbnb account? == | == Can I connect more than one Airbnb account? == | ||