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===Import a .csv file via Beds24 API ===
If you want to import a .csv file you will first need to first need to go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) ACCOUNT > ACCESS and set "API without API key" = allow any IP
The actual process is documented directly in the [https://api.beds24.com/ API].
Go ==== '''Step 1''' - Create Property====*Properties and be added in '{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES*After you have added a property go to '{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION and complete your property information
Don't forget to '''SAVE'''! If you sell dorms for which you sell indivudual individual beds and not private rooms please also see how to [[Hostel_and_Retreat_Setup|setup dorms]].
<span class="" style="colorThis [https: #f3e504; font-size: 250%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> Click on the "Price Check" button on /beds24.com/wizard/wizard3.php setup wizard] guides you though the CALENDAR or SUPPORT page then on "Calculate" to find our why you have not price or how a price is calculatedsetup.
Which type you use depends on your pricing structure:
Rates can be usedUse rates instead of daily prices:*for different weekend/weekday prices*for If your prices for extra guests or extra children apply*If are fixed ahead and you require the guest do not want to book more than one day before Check-in*If adjust them and you want a price to be available only certain days in advance (e.g. Last Minute have none or Early Bird)few seasons*if If you want to allow guests guest to enquire if when no price can be found but the room is not fully booked*for special pricing for channel managementIf you want to grant referrer discounts
Go to RATES in Please find more information on the top menuhelp page for [https://wiki.beds24. Multiple rates and discounts may be defined for each roomcom/index. When multiple php/Category:Rates rates exist for a given date the system default will calculate and offer the lowest price that matches your criteria].
When creating multiple rates you would generally set your highest price to always be available '''Combination of Daily Prices and create discounted price rates for longer stays, specific days of the week or date ranges as you require. This way you can create sophisticated rate models.Rates'''
'''Adding Rates and Discounts'''<span style="color: To add a new rate click on the button #fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} ADD RATE '''Link a Rate:''' One rate can be used for multiple rooms. For which room a rate is used is defined in the "Rooms" tab of the rate. '''Copy a Rate:''' </span> If you want to use the same rate for another room click on SAVE AS A COPY '''Changing Rates and Discounts''': Click on the rate rates you want do not need to change and enter your changesset up Daily Prices for every day. You If required you can delete rate setting and add new ones. You may re-use old rates that are still in a Daily Price to adjust the system by changing their start and end datesprices for an individual date or date range. '''Combination of Daily Prices and Rates'''
It is not necessary *You can use Daily Prices to override the a rate for a few individual dates. If you you often adjust prices use both daily prices and rates but Daily Prices only.*You can add a combination of gap fill rate to fill gaps when using daily prices and rates can be used to fine tune pricing structures.with minimum stays is required
*For example Daily Prices can be used to override the price and conditions of a rate for individual dates.*The booking rules for your <span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> Rules in rates and have no effect on daily prices will determine which daily price or rate will be used.
We provide a range of [[videos|video tutorials]].
<span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 250150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> <span style="font-weight: bold;" >Tip</span> Where you see this <span class="" style="color: #c7c7c7;" >{{#fas:copy}}</span> icon you can click and then copy the value of this setting to other rooms or properties.
<span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 250150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> <span style="font-weight: bold;" >Tip</span> We recommend you let our [http://beds24.com/wizard/index.php Setup Wizards] guide you through the set up process.
= Terminology =
===Import from Booking.com===
You can [[Booking.com:_Import_Properties_from_Booking.com_to_Beds24|import your property from Booking.com to Beds24]].
===Manual creation ===
[[File:Property_and_Room_Setup.mp4|640px]]
==== '''Step 2''' - Define Rooms and Offers ====
*To set rooms up go to '{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS . A click on '''EDIT''' will open a field where you can set the name and quantity of "Rooms" of that type available.
*Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > OFFERSand define your offer(s).
An offer is the price combined with certain conditions. Each room/unit has one or more offers. "Offer 1" is your standard offer to the guest which is always displayed.
You have the option to sell a room with different prices eg. packages, promotions or discounted conditional rates. Each offer can have its own "Booking Type".
<span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}}</span> If you copy a room all settings will be automatically applied to the copy. If you want to link prices between different rooms remove the prices before you copy the rooms.
== '''Step 3''' - Set your Prices Create prices ==
Without prices the system can not show availability.
The system has two types of prices:
*Daily Prices(recommended)
*Rates
<span class="" style="color:#fe746cf3e504;“ font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:exclamation-trianglelightbulb}} </span> If Click on the "Price Check" button on the CALENDAR or SUPPORT page then on "Calculate" to find our why you use rates you do have not need to set up Daily Prices for every day. If required you can use price or how a Daily Price to adjust the prices for an individual date or date rangeprice is calculated.
'''Daily Prices'''
Daily Prices are prices for one date. Daily prices are easy to manage and are the best choice for most customers. Multiple prices per date can be defined for example for different occupancies/packagesminimum stays or different offers. Daily Prices can be used:*If you want to fine tune prices Please find more information on a daily basis*if you do not use Last Minute or Early Bird pricing Go to '''CALENDAR''' in the top menuhelp page for [https://wiki. This is a table giving you a complete overview of your bookings, rates and inventorybeds24. By ticking the boxes you can select what you want to displaycom/index. Activate '''DAILY PRICES'''. You can set your room prices here. Click in the DAILY PRICE row and set price and date range and click '''SAVE'''. You may modify individual dates as required. Rules for php/Category:Daily_Prices daily prices can be set in PRICES -> DAILY PRICE SETUP].
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'''Rates'''
Rates have a start and end date so they apply to a range of dates. Rates contain many rules about the conditions which must apply to make them available. Multiple rates can be used to create complex pricing structures. If multiple rates are available for the same dates the rules of each rate will determine which rate is offered.
== '''Step 4''' - Enter existing Bookings==
To avoid double bookings it is advisable to enter the bookings you already have. You have different options:
*If you are comfortable working with '''.csv''' you can upload bookings into Beds24 using our API (https://api.beds24.com). Bookings must have a checkin between 1 year in the past and 5 years in the future. You will see the instructions when you click on putBookingCSV (https://api.beds24.com/csv/putbookingscsv.php). To use the API you need to allow API access in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) ACCOUNT > ACCOUNT ACCESS
== '''Step 5''' - Connect Payment Processor Set up payment collection (optional)==Connect You need to connect a payment processor to automatically connect [[:Category:Payments|collect payments ]] in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) >PAYMENTS > PAYMENT COLLECTION. [[Stripe|Stripe]] is our preferred partner who which offers the best functionality.
== '''Step 6''' - Set up the Channel Manager (optional)==
Set up the [[:Category:Channel_Manager| channel manager]] to synchronise your sales channels.
== '''Step 7''' - Use your own E-mail address (optional)==
Set the system [[Outgoing_Email|use your own Email address for sending]] in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > ACCOUNT >OUTGOING EMAIL.
Using your own E-mail address is mandatory if you want to use Auto Actions to automate work flows.
== '''Step 8''' - Check and Customise your Booking Page==
Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE.
You have the option to fully customise the look and the content of your booking page. For an overview of your options please go to [[Customise Booking Page]].
== '''Step 9''' - Install a Booking Widget ==
Booking widgets connect your website to your booking page. There is a choice including booking buttons, booking boxes, booking strips, calendars. Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE > BOOKING WIDGETS. Choose the widget you want to use. If required you can customise the appearance. If you need help please click on the HELP button on the top rights of the widgets page.
Copy your widget to your website. To install the booking widgets on your web site you will need the ability to edit the HTML of your page. This may involve knowing the passwords for your web server and the ability to transfer your files. Your web hosting service should be able to provide information and assist you with this.
== '''Step 10''' - Do some test bookings to check everything is working. ==
This is how you can check everything is working:
= Other Features and Functions =
When you click on FUNCTIONS in SUPPORT you will see links to the menu pages of key features and functions. [[Image:support.png|800px|link=]][[Media:or check the start page of this supportwiki.png|view large]]
