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=== What is the difference between API/XML Connection and iCal Connection? ===
=== What is the difference between API/XML Connection and iCal Connection? ===


API/XML - Beds24.com can export inventory and prices and import bookings and modifications to bookings. To some channels we can also send pictures and descriptions.  
API/XML - Beds24 can export inventory and prices and import bookings and modifications to bookings. To some channels we can also send pictures and descriptions.  


iCal - Beds24.com can export availability and blocked dates, import bookings (summary information), the capabilities of the connection depend on the channel.  
iCal - Beds24 can export availability and blocked dates, import bookings (summary information), the capabilities of the connection depend on the channel.  


You can find details for each connected channel [[Channel_Manager_Capabilities|here]].
You can find details for each connected channel [[Channel_Manager_Capabilities|here]].
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Your account fees are billed in € but you can pay in any mayor currency according to the current exchange rate.
Your account fees are billed in € but you can pay in any mayor currency according to the current exchange rate.
== Payment Collection and Payment Gateways==
=== Can I collect payments from my Guests? ===
You can use Beds24 to receive deposit payments with the booking or collect credit card details.  Integrated payment gateways are Paypal (which also allows credit card payments), Stripe, Realex, Authorize.Net, Paymill,  asiapay, pesopay, siampay, paydollar, and Bitpay.  All later payments have to be processed outside the Beds24 system. Beds24 does not handle money. All payments go directly into your account with the payment gateway.
To use this service you will need an account with the payment gateway you want to use.
All the payment gateways we connect to are fully PCI DSS compliant.
Alternatively you can securely collect credit card details and process the payment through your own bank or merchant account.
Beds24 is not involved in deposit collections for bookings from booking channels. Each booking channel handles them according to their rules/your account settings.
If you use Stripe as payment gateway you can choose to send credit cards supplied by all  channels directly to Stripe where the cards can be validated and charged.
Once the guest credit cards have been sent to STRIPE you can use auto actions to collect the payments. Go to Settings > Guest Management > Auto Actions and click HELP (top right menu) for instructions and examples.
=== Can I send a payment request to my guests ? ===
Yes, you can setup an automated email to your guests requesting payment for their bookings. See the details in the HELP page for the Payment Gateway.
=== Can guest pay with Bitcoin? ===
Yes. You can collect bitcoin payment via Bitpay.
=== What happens if the Customer Credit Card is rejected ? ===
If you have setup your account to send the credit card details to STRIPE then you will receive notification that the credit card was rejected and a Booking info code will be added to the Info tab of the booking.
If the booking was from Booking.com then you can use the Blue button in the 'Detail Tab' to Report an Invalid card to Booking.com and they will request a new card from the guest.
It is also possible to select to Auto Report invalid cards to Booking.com, go to Settings > Channel Manager and select the appropriate option for Booking.com.
If it was a virtual card Stripe might have rejected it because it was not yet valid. In this case you can send it again on check-in day also via the "Details" tab of the booking.
For other channels you will need to contact them and report the card as invalid.
If the booking is in the future, then the invalid credit card details will be stored in Beds24.
=== Can I auto report Invalid cards to Booking.com? ===
Yes, go to Settings > Channel Manager and select the option next to Booking.com options.


== Documentation ==
== Documentation ==
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=== Is there documentation in Beds24? ===
=== Is there documentation in Beds24? ===


The start page of the support wiki has links to many common questions: https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Main_Page
Of coursse. The start page of the support wiki has links to many common questions: https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Main_Page


There is also a search function which can be used to search for other topics.
There is also a search function which can be used to search for other topics.


When you click on the FUNCTIONS button in the top left you will find links to commonly used functions.
There are also links to tutorials and videos showing you how to do the set up.
 
Beds24 has setup wizards: https://beds24.com/wizard/index.php?lang=en
 
They are designed to introduce the system and guide you through the setup process. The wizards open your control panel and booking page in wizard mode. Login with your username and password and follow the steps.
 
There are also tutorials and videos showing you how to do the set up: https:/wiki.beds24.com/index.php?title=Main_Page
 
== Email Address ==
 
=== How can I change my email address? ===
 
You can change your Administrator Email Address by going to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  ACCOUNT - > ACCOUNT ACCESS.
 
You can change your Property Email Address by going to Property Email Address in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  PROPERTIES  > DESCRIPTION "Email".


== Fees ==
== Fees ==
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=== Are there charges for payment collections? ===
=== Are there charges for payment collections? ===


Yes, please see the section on Payment Collection/Payment Gateways.
Beds24 does not charge any fees for payment collection. If you use Beds24 to collect payments from guests you will only pay a fee to the payment provider you use.  


== Facebook ==
== Facebook ==
=== Can Beds24 connect to Facebook? ===
=== Does Beds24 support bookings from Facebook? ===
 
Yes, Beds24 provides a Facebook app to accept bookings directly from a facebook page.


Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE-> BOOKING WIDGETS -> FACEBOOK APP and for more details click HELP (top right menu).
Yes, for more information see [Facebook_App|here].


== Forum ==
== Forum ==


=== Does Beds24 have a user forum? ===
=== Does Beds24 have a user forum? ===
Beds24.com has a forum used by other Beds24.com users (http://forum.beds24.com)
Yes. You can access the Forum from your Beds24 control panel, click on SUPPORT and then on the Forum link (top right).
 
You can access the Forum from your Beds24 control panel, click on the Forum link (top right menu)


== Free Trial==
== Free Trial==
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=== How long is the free trial? ===
=== How long is the free trial? ===
The trial period is 14 days, after this period expires, a payment is required to continue using the account.
The trial period is 14 days, after this period expires, a payment is required to continue using the account.


Payments can be made in S{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) ACCOUNT -> BILLING.
==What happens after the free trial is over?==
Accounts are automatically converted to regular Beds24 accounts so if you want to continue using Beds24 you will have all your settings. All you need to do is to keep your account balance positive. We accept payments via all common payment methods including credit card, bank transfer, money transfer (any currency), PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay.  


== Guest Login ==
== Guest Login ==
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Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) GUEST MANAGEMENT -> GUEST LOGIN and click HELP (top right menu)
Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) GUEST MANAGEMENT -> GUEST LOGIN and click HELP (top right menu)


=== Can guests make payments for the bookings? ===
Yes, you can setup an automated email to your guests requesting payment for their bookings.


== Google Analytics / Tracking==
== Google Analytics / Tracking==
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Beds24 also has a built in logging system which will give you information on the activities on your booking page and where a booking originated from.
Beds24 also has a built in logging system which will give you information on the activities on your booking page and where a booking originated from.


== Help / Training==
== Help / Support / Training==
== Support ==


=== Does Beds24.com provide training? ===
=== What level of support can I expect from Beds24? ===  
 
Beds24 is designed as a self-service system. Information and free support is available via following channels:
Beds24.com has extensive training/help, you can access the relevant HELP for each area of BEDS24.com by clicking the HELP button in the top right menu. Where you see (?) for a setting, click (?) for context help.
*Beds24 [http://forum.beds24.com Forum]
 
*Beds24 Wiki with search function, links to videos and tutorials [https://wiki.beds24.com Wiki]
There is setup wizards that you can access from this page: https://beds24.com/wizard/index.php?lang=en
*Context sensitive help -  click on HELP at the top right of any page for information about the page. A click on the ? icons next to each setting opens context help with information about the setting.
*Setup wizards: https://beds24.com/wizard/index.php?lang=en  
They  are designed to introduce the system and guide you through the setup process. The wizards open your control panel and booking page in wizard mode. Login with your username and password and follow the steps.
*When you click on the SUPPORT button in the top and then click on 'Functions' you will find links to commonly used functions.
*You can reach out to our support team at any time via our ticket support system. This allows the support team see your settings and support you efficiently.


They are designed to introduce the system and guide you through the setup process. The wizards open your control panel and booking page in wizard mode.  
Our fees do not include telephone support. This way we can offer the best possible price to users who set up Beds24 themselves. For users who prefer phone support we cooperate with [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php?title=Partners partners] who offer professional help for a fee.  


There are also tutorials and videos showing you how to do the set up: https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php?title=Main_Page
=== Does Beds24 provide training? ===
We offer regular webinars on how Beds24 works and on specific functions which are also available on demand. Links to the recordings and to tutorials are available here: https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php?title=Main_Page


When you click on the FUNCTIONS button in the top left you will find links to commonly used functions.
There are also setup wizards that you can access from this page: https://beds24.com/wizard/index.php?lang=en They are designed to introduce the system and guide you through the setup process. The wizards open your control panel and booking page in wizard mode.  


You can also use the forum, use the button in the top left menu or this page: http://forum.beds24.com or create a ticket via the support button at the top of the Beds24 control panel.
We also offer Zoom or Skype training sessions for a fee in which we help you set your account up.  


== Import Data==
== Import Data==
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=== Can I import bookings from the Booking Channels/OTAs? ===
=== Can I import bookings from the Booking Channels/OTAs? ===
Yes, once mapped to Beds24.com, some booking channels provide access to 'Import existing bookings' if your OTA does not provide this option then you can use the CSV API to import existing bookings. Please check the HELP page for the Booking Channel to see the Capabilities.
Yes, once mapped to Beds24, some booking channels provide access to 'Import existing bookings' if your OTA does not provide this option then you can use the CSV API to import existing bookings. Please check the HELP page for the Booking Channel to see the Capabilities.


== Icons ==
== Icons ==
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== Languages ==
== Languages ==


=== What languages does Beds24.com support? ===
=== What languages does Beds24 support? ===


The backend control panel is available in English and German. We provide partial courtesy translations into French, Greek, Portugese and Spanish to make it easier for staff who do not speak English or German. A Japanese version of Beds24 is available via our partner Co-Reception.  
The backend control panel is available in English and German. We provide partial courtesy translations into French, Greek, Portugese and Spanish to make it easier for staff who do not speak English or German. A Japanese version of Beds24 is available via our partner Co-Reception.  
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Hosts can choose to activate one or more languages to give guests the option to book in their own language.
Hosts can choose to activate one or more languages to give guests the option to book in their own language.


=== What languages does Beds24.com provide for customer support? ===
=== What languages does Beds24 provide for customer support? ===


We can offer customer support in English and German.
We can offer customer support in English and German.
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We have an integration with MailChimp for news letters, go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) APPS & INTEGRATIONS-> MAILCHIMP and click HELP (top right menu) for instructions.
We have an integration with MailChimp for news letters, go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) APPS & INTEGRATIONS-> MAILCHIMP and click HELP (top right menu) for instructions.
== Messaging ==
=== How can I change my email address? ===
You can change your Administrator Email Address by going to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  ACCOUNT - > ACCOUNT ACCESS.
You can change your Property Email Address by going to Property Email Address in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  PROPERTIES  > DESCRIPTION "Email".


== Mobile ==
== Mobile ==
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Yes, you can limit the access to a login with the ROLE you have assigned and HIDE sections of the bookings within their account.
Yes, you can limit the access to a login with the ROLE you have assigned and HIDE sections of the bookings within their account.
== Payment Collection and Payment Gateways==
=== Can I collect payments from my Guests? ===
You can use Beds24 to receive deposit payments with the booking or collect credit card details.  Integrated payment gateways are Paypal (which also allows credit card payments), Stripe, Realex, Authorize.Net, Paymill,  asiapay, pesopay, siampay, paydollar, and Bitpay.  All later payments have to be processed outside the Beds24 system. Beds24 does not handle money. All payments go directly into your account with the payment gateway.
To use this service you will need an account with the payment gateway you want to use.
All the payment gateways we connect to are fully PCI DSS compliant.
Alternatively you can securely collect credit card details and process the payment through your own bank or merchant account.
Beds24 is not involved in deposit collections for bookings from booking channels. Each booking channel handles them according to their rules/your account settings.
If you use Stripe as payment gateway you can choose to send credit cards supplied by all  channels directly to Stripe where the cards can be validated and charged.
Once the guest credit cards have been sent to STRIPE you can use auto actions to collect the payments. Go to Settings > Guest Management > Auto Actions and click HELP (top right menu) for instructions and examples.
=== Can I send a payment request to my guests ? ===
Yes, you can setup an automated email to your guests requesting payment for their bookings. See the details in the HELP page for the Payment Gateway.
=== Can guest pay with Bitcoin? ===
Yes. You can collect bitcoin payment via Bitpay.
=== What happens if the Customer Credit Card is rejected ? ===
If you have setup your account to send the credit card details to STRIPE then you will receive notification that the credit card was rejected and a Booking info code will be added to the Info tab of the booking.
If the booking was from Booking.com then you can use the Blue button in the 'Detail Tab' to Report an Invalid card to Booking.com and they will request a new card from the guest.
It is also possible to select to Auto Report invalid cards to Booking.com, go to Settings > Channel Manager and select the appropriate option for Booking.com.
If it was a virtual card Stripe might have rejected it because it was not yet valid. In this case you can send it again on check-in day also via the "Details" tab of the booking.
For other channels you will need to contact them and report the card as invalid.
If the booking is in the future, then the invalid credit card details will be stored in Beds24.
=== Can I auto report Invalid cards to Booking.com? ===
Yes, go to Settings > Channel Manager and select the option next to Booking.com options.


== Pictures ==
== Pictures ==
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=== Can I use my own domain in Beds24? ===
=== Can I use my own domain in Beds24? ===


Yes, The private label option allows you to use your own subdomain for your booking page bookings.mywebsite.com (instead of beds24.com).
Yes, The private label option allows you to use your own subdomain for your booking page bookings.mywebsite.com (instead of Beds24).


== Owner Portal ==
== Owner Portal ==
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Almost all elements on the booking page and invoice have classes and you can apply custom CSS to customise them. You or your web designer can use Firebug or a similar tool to look up the classes.
Almost all elements on the booking page and invoice have classes and you can apply custom CSS to customise them. You or your web designer can use Firebug or a similar tool to look up the classes.


== Support ==
==Setup==
===Is there a setup fee===
No. Beds24 is designed as a self-service system. Setup is free and you can do it yourself using the our tutorials and self-service tools we provide.
 
We offer regular webinars in which we demonstrate how Beds24 works in which you also have the option to ask your questions.


=== What level of support can I expect from Beds24? ===
If you need help our support team is there for you to assist you via our ticket support system through which we can see your settings.


Beds24 is designed as a self-service system. Beds24 information and free support is available via following channels:
We also offer Zoom or Skype training sessions for a fee in which we help you set your account up.  
*Beds24 [http://forum.beds24.com Forum]
*Beds24 Support [https://wiki.beds24.com Wiki]
*Context sensitive help -  click on HELP at the top right of any page for information about the page. A click on the ? icons next to each setting opens context help with information about the setting.
*Ticket support system. We can see your settings so you do not need to send us screenshots. If you want to send a screenshot you can use a tool like this:  http://pasteboard.co to send us a link.  


For users who prefer phone support we cooperate with [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php?title=Partners partners] who offer professional help for a fee. For a list please have a look here:


== Web site integration and Widgets ==
== Web site integration and Widgets ==