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= FAQ=
= FAQ=
==Who can use the API interface?==
==Who can use the Airbnb API connection?==
Almost all customers can use the  API. Airbnb support can give you more information on Airbnb`s policies and restrictions.
All customers can use the  API connection. Airbnb support can give you more information on Airbnb`s policies and restrictions if required.


== Can I import a listing from Airbnb to Beds24?==
== Can I import a listing from Airbnb to Beds24?==
Yes. The process is explained [[Connect_Airbnb_Account#Import_listings_from_Airbnb| here]]  
Yes. The process is explained [[Connect_Airbnb_Account#Import_listings_from_Airbnb| here]].


==Can I connect listings that I am a Co-Host?==
==Can I connect listings that I am a Co-Host?==
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The API interface can:
The API interface can:
*Update instantly
*Import bookings (including personal data, number of guests, price), modifications and cancellations from Airbnb
*Facilitate communication with the guest directly from the booking
*Create listings
*Create listings
*Send content and update content
*Send content and update content
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*Automatically send availability to Airbnb
*Automatically send availability to Airbnb
*Send prices from Beds24 to Airbnb
*Send prices from Beds24 to Airbnb
*Import bookings (including number of guests, price), modifications and cancellations from Airbnb
*Use messaging


The iCal interface can only export inventory and import bookings for which Airbnb provides limited information only (no guest name, no price, no Email address), booking modifications and booking cancellations.
The iCal interface can only export inventory and import bookings for which Airbnb provides limited information only (no guest name, no price, no Email address), booking modifications and booking cancellations.
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==Can I accept requests?==
==Can I accept requests?==
Airbnb allows only instant bookings for API connected listings. But you can set which guests are allowed to book and receive and import enquiries.  
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


== Can I connect more than one Airbnb account? ==
== Can I connect more than one Airbnb account? ==
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==If I have a room type with 6 units (i.e. 6 double rooms) do I need a listing for each room?==
==If I have a room type with 6 units (i.e. 6 double rooms) do I need a listing for each room?==
No. Airbnb supports room types.
No. Beds24 supports room types with Airbnb.


== Will I receive notifications on new bookings or changes?==
== Will I receive notifications on new bookings or changes?==
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== How can I communicate with guests?==
== How can I communicate with guests?==
You can communicate with guests directly via Beds24.
You can communicate with guests directly from the booking in Beds24 via Airbnbs messaging system


== How will I get paid?==
== How will I get paid?==
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== Can agencies use the API Interface==
== Can agencies use the API Interface==
Yes. You can connect to multiple Airbnb host accounts.  
Yes. You can connect to multiple Airbnb host accounts.  


==Can I send several languages?==
==Can I send several languages?==