Keeping your calendar up to date helps you avoid double bookings and capture bookings from every channel you use. Whether you are adding a new iCal calendar or removing one you no longer need, this guide walks you through each step.

How Do I Add an iCal Calendar?

To add an iCal calendar, log in to your Holidu Host Account, open "Configuration," and go to the "iCal & Synchronization" section. Click "Configure," select your channel, paste the iCal URL from your external calendar provider, and save. Your availability will then stay aligned across channels.

Follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Holidu Host Account.
2. Go to "Configuration" in the top-left side of the page.
3. Scroll down to the "iCal & Synchronization" section.
4. Add a new calendar:
   1. Click on "Configure."
   2. Select your desired channel. If your channel does not appear in the list, choose "Other."
5. Enter the calendar details:
   1. Paste the iCal URL from your external calendar provider.
   2. Give your calendar a name so you can recognise it easily later.
6. Click "Save" to finalise the addition of your iCal calendar.

Important: You also need to copy your Holidu Host iCal link and paste it into Section 2 on your external provider's page. This two-way connection is what keeps both calendars in sync.

Once both sides are set up, your calendar should be in sync, which helps you avoid double bookings and missed opportunities.

How Can I Delete an iCal Calendar?

To delete an iCal calendar, open the "iCal & Synchronization" section in your Holidu Host Account, click "Edit" on the calendar you want to remove, then click "Delete" and confirm. This is useful if your listing has changed or if you are experiencing sync errors.

Follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Holidu Host Account.
2. Go to "Configuration" in the top-left side of the page.
3. Scroll down to the "iCal & Synchronization" section.
4. Click "Edit" on the iCal calendar you want to remove.
5. Click "Delete" and confirm your choice.

After deletion, the calendar is removed from your account, which helps you keep your booking management clean and accurate.

Why Do Some Dates Appear in Red on My Calendar?

Dates shown in red mean there are overlapping bookings for the same dates. This often happens because of an iCal synchronisation issue, such as two calendars mirroring each other and creating duplicate entries.

To resolve this, check each synced calendar and make sure there are no conflicting or duplicate entries. If the problem continues, review your integration settings to help prevent future overlaps. If you are still stuck, reach out to us through the contact form in the Holidu Help Center.

Additional Tips for Managing Your iCal Calendars

• Sync your calendars regularly so your availability stays current on every channel.
• Check the connection on both sides after adding or removing a calendar.
• Name each calendar clearly so you can manage multiple channels with ease.

For more help with your account, see our other Help Center guides. If you need further assistance, please use the contact form in the Holidu Help Center. Thank you for being a valued host.