Set Up: Lynx with Cloudbeds – Lynx

Set Up: Lynx with Cloudbeds

What You Do:

In order to connect Lynx with Cloudbeds, follow the process outlined below. This is a one-time setup.

The Process:

Actions	Who Does It	Timeline
Add Cloudbeds Integration in Lynx	Customer	When ready
Authorize Lynx to Access your Cloudbeds Account	Customer	Immediately

Step 1:

Navigate to Manage Integrations on Lynx App

Step 2:

Select Integrations

Step 3:

Click Add Integration

Step 4:

Select Category= PMS Booking Site. Select Partner= Cloudbeds and enter an appropriate name. Click the 'Save' button.

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Click "Shared Across all Groups" If you want your integration to be available account-wide 
(recommended) otherwise select a group and the integration will be limited to that particular 
group.

Step 5:

Once the account is saved, it needs to be authorized by Cloudbeds.
Click on the arrow in order to list down the further options.

Step 6:

Click on the Authorize button and click on Confirm.

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Step 7:

You will be redirected to Cloudbeds login page. Login into Cloudbeds using your Cloudbeds account credentials.

Step 8:

Click Approve...Note that Lynx was formerly known as VirtualKEY.

Step 9:

You will be redirected to Lynx. Your Lynx account has been authorized by Cloudbeds.

Currenty, we do not support "Add Split" option on Cloudbeds. If used this will impact your guest 
experience to susccesfully check-in.

We recommend  "Add Accommodation" feature.
1. Goto" Edit Reservation" 
2. "Add Accommodation" 
3. Add check-in checkout time click "Search" and select the room type. 

You will see a new reservation ID created for the Sub-stay.
For more clarification please reach out to Cloudbeds support 
https://www.cloudbeds.com/contact-us/

When Cloudbeds is setup as an integration, Lynx will now automatically create a Custom Field in Cloudbeds called “LYNX_ACCESS_CODE”. This custom field will receive the guest access code for every reservation. Do not delete this custom field.

Learn how to Add a Property after you integrate your PMS on Lynx

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