Keeping your calendar updated is the secret to maximizing your rental potential, and we're here to make it effortless. Whether you're adding a new iCal calendar or removing an existing one, our simple step-by-step guide will walk you through the process with ease. Let's get started!

How Do I Add an iCal Calendar?

Adding an iCal calendar to your account is straightforward. This feature helps you sync your bookings efficiently, ensuring you're always on top of your availability and avoid double bookings.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into your Holidu Host Account
2. Navigate to "Configuration" on the top-left side of your dashboard
3. Scroll down to the "iCal & Synchronization" section
4. Click on "Configure" to add a new calendar
5. Select your desired channel from the list (choose "Other" if your provider doesn't appear)
6. Enter your calendar details:
   • Paste the iCal URL from your external calendar provider
   • Name your calendar for easy reference (for example: "Airbnb Calendar" or "Booking.com Sync")
7. Copy your Holidu Host iCal link from Section 2 and paste it into your external provider's settings page
8. Click "Save" to finalize the addition of your iCal calendar

By following these steps, your calendar should now be synchronized. This synchronization helps you manage your availability across multiple platforms and prevents missed booking opportunities.

How Can I Delete an iCal Calendar?

If you need to remove an iCal calendar—perhaps due to a change in listing, syncing errors, or consolidation of your calendars—the process is just as straightforward.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into your Holidu Host Account
2. Go to "Configuration" on the top-left side of your dashboard
3. Scroll down to the "iCal & Synchronization" section
4. Locate the iCal calendar you wish to remove
5. Click on "Edit" next to the calendar you want to delete
6. Click on "Delete" and confirm your action

Your calendar will be removed immediately, allowing you to keep your booking management streamlined and precise.

Additional Tips for Successful Calendar Synchronization

• Regularly review your synced calendars to ensure your availability information is always current and accurate
• Test your iCal connection after adding a new calendar to confirm bookings are syncing properly
• If you experience syncing delays, verify that your external calendar provider's iCal URL is correct
• Keep your Holidu iCal link secure and only share it with trusted calendar management platforms
• Consider creating a naming convention for your calendars if you manage multiple properties or listings

Common Issues and Solutions

Calendar not syncing? Double-check that you've correctly copied your Holidu Host iCal link into your external provider and that the URL is complete and accurate.

Bookings appearing in wrong order? Ensure that your external calendar provider is set to push updates to Holidu and that the synchronization is enabled on both platforms.

Need additional help? If you encounter persistent issues with your iCal calendar setup or synchronization, please reach out using our contact form. Our support team is here to assist you.

We hope you find this article helpful and straightforward. Thank you for being a valued host on Holidu!