Keeping your iCal calendars up to date helps you avoid double bookings and capture reservations from every connected channel. This guide explains how to add a new iCal calendar and how to delete one from your Holidu Host Account.

How do I add an iCal calendar?

To add an iCal calendar, log in to your Holidu Host Account, open the "iCal & Synchronization" section under "Configuration," and paste the iCal URL from your external calendar provider. Save your changes to complete the setup.

Follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Holidu Host Account.
2. Go to "Configuration" on the top-left side of the page.
3. Scroll down to the "iCal & Synchronization" section.
4. Add a new calendar by clicking "Configure."
5. Select your desired channel. If your channel does not appear in the list, select "Other."
6. Paste the iCal URL from your external calendar provider.
7. Give your calendar a name so you can identify it easily later.
8. 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 of your external provider's page. This step allows your external calendar to receive availability updates from Holidu.

Once both links are in place, your calendars should be in sync. This 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, select "Edit" on the calendar you want to remove, and click "Delete." Confirm the action to remove the calendar from your account.

You may need to delete a calendar after a change in your listing or when you see sync errors. To remove a calendar, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Holidu Host Account.
2. Go to "Configuration" on 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 you confirm, the calendar is removed from your account. This keeps your booking management clear and accurate.

Why do some dates appear in red on my calendar?

Dates appear in red when two or more bookings overlap for the same dates. This usually happens because of an iCal synchronization issue, such as two synced calendars mirroring each other and creating duplicate entries.

To resolve this issue:

• Check each of your synced calendars for conflicting or duplicate entries.
• Make sure you have not added the same iCal calendar more than once.
• Review your integration settings to prevent future overlaps.

If the red dates remain after you have checked your calendars, use the contact form in the Holidu Help Center to ask our Customer Happiness Team for help.

What are the best practices for managing iCal calendars?

Sync your calendars regularly so your availability stays current across every channel. Review your connected calendars after you change a listing, and remove any calendars you no longer use. These habits help you avoid double bookings and keep your calendar accurate.

We hope this article helped you add or delete an iCal calendar. Thank you for being a valued host.