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.

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.

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.

Do not Use "Add Split" option on Cloudbeds. When this feature is used, Cloudbeds sends 
incorrect information to Lynx forcing the access code for the guest to change every 30 minutes.
This will impact your guest's ability to successfully check-in

To avoid this issue use "Add Accommodation" 
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/

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

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