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For other regions please check the Airbnb help pages.   
For other regions please check the Airbnb help pages.   


=Connect an existing listing=
=Set the connection up=
==Property settings==
==Property settings==
If you have multiple rooms in a property these settings will apply to all rooms in the property.  
If you have multiple rooms in a property these settings will apply to all rooms in the property.  
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If you need to send invoices which are different from your standard invoice you can set up an invoicee in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) GUESTMANAGEMENT > INVOICEES.  
If you need to send invoices which are different from your standard invoice you can set up an invoicee in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) GUESTMANAGEMENT > INVOICEES.  


==Mapping==
==Connect listings you already have on Airbnb==
By mapping a room you  connect it so it can update a listing in Airbnb.  
By mapping a room you  connect it so it can update a listing in Airbnb.  


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Click on "Import existing bookings" to import the bookings you already have in Airbnb. Bookings previously imported via the Airbnb iCal connection will not import. We recommend you delete them before you press the button.
Click on "Import existing bookings" to import the bookings you already have in Airbnb. Bookings previously imported via the Airbnb iCal connection will not import. We recommend you delete them before you press the button.


=Create a new listing=
==Create a new listing==


'''Step 1 - Set  ''
'''Step 1 - Select  "Sync Type" Everything''


'''Step 1 - Check if your content meets Airbnbs requirements '' 
Airbnb will only publish your listing if you send the full content.


If you see a red button "Fix Content Errors" your listing does not meet Airbnbs requirements. Click on the button.  Any settings which do not meet Airbnbs requirements are highlighted on red. Click on the links to go to the settings where you can fix the problems.  
Set  "Sync Type" = Everything then press SAVE.  


'''Step 2 - Check if your content meets Airbnbs requirements '' 


'''Step 1 - Check which prices will send ''
Go to {#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB >  VIEW CONTENT to revise which data will send to Airbnb.  Any settings which do not meet Airbnbs requirements are highlighted on red. Click on the links to go to the settings where you can fix the problems.  
Click on the "Actual Data" link 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 Airbnb.  


'''Step 2: Select your sync type'''
<span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 250%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> If you see a red button "Fix Content Errors" your listing does not meet Airbnbs requirements. Click on the button to get to {#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > VIEW CONTENT.


With sync type '''Prices and Availability''' Beds24 will only update your prices (including taxes and fees) and availabilty and import bookings. If you want to change your descriptions or pictures you do this in Airbnb.
'''Step 2 - Check which prices will send ''  
Click on the "Actual Data" link 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 Airbnb.  


With sync type '''Everything''' your also your existing listings descriptive content will be overridden by the descriptive content in Beds24 and can no longer be edited in Airbnb.
'''Step 3: Export to Airbnb'''
If you want to sync everyghing your listing needs to meet Airbnbs requirements.


When your contend meets Airbnbs requirements you can click "Export".


'''Step 3: Check that the connection is working properly'''  
'''Step 4: Check that the connection is working properly'''  


Allow a bit of time for Airbnb do process the data you have sent then click on "Update Status".  
Allow a bit of time for Airbnb do process the data you have sent then click on "Update Status".  
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