Set Up: Lynx with VRBO (iCal) – Lynx

Set Up: Lynx with VRBO (iCal)

What You Do:

Customers must login to HomeAway/VRBO Dashboard to get the iCal link and enable sync in Lynx.

The Process:

Actions	Who Does It	Timeline
Logging to VRBO Dashboard	Customer	Immediately
Copy iCal Link from VRBO Calendar	Customer	Immediately
Paste the iCal Link to Lynx Account	Customer	Immediately

Caution : Do not add the PMS and the Booking site for the same listing as it will create Duplicates

On VRBO's Dashboard :

Step 1:

Go to your VRBO Dashboard > In your reservation calendar, click the Import/Export arrow icon.

Step 2:

Click Export Calendar

Step 3:

Copy the URL/iCal.

On Lynx's Dashboard:

Step 1:

Search for the property in Lynx where iCal set up has to be enabled.

Step 2:

Click on the edit button on the property you wish to add iCal link.

Step 3:

Under Booking Details option, Click +.to add the booking site/iCal

Step 4:

Now select the booking site as "HomeAway/VRBO"

Step 5:

Paste the iCal link/URL in the box and click "Save"

Syncing from the iCal is instantaneous. You will start seeing reservations as they sync. However, it can take up to an hour for the first full sync to complete.

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