How to Synchronize Your Houfy Calendar with Other Platforms
Houfy allows you to sync your calendar with other short-term rental platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com using the iCal (iCalendar) format. This helps prevent double bookings and keeps your availability up-to-date across all sites.
📤 Export Your Houfy Calendar
Follow these steps to export your Houfy calendar and sync it with another platform:
- Go to Manage Listings > Calendar.
- Click the Export button.
- Click Copy next to the iCal URL provided.
- Go to the other platform (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO) and paste this link into their Import Calendar field.
This allows other platforms to import your Houfy reservations and block those dates.
📥 Import External Calendars into Houfy
To display bookings from other platforms on your Houfy calendar:
- Go to Manage Listings > Calendar.
- Click the Import Calendar button.
- Paste the iCal URL from the external platform (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO).
- Name the calendar (e.g., "Airbnb Calendar") and click Save.
These events will now appear in your Houfy calendar.
🔄 How Often Do Calendars Sync?
Calendar updates typically occur every few hours, but the exact timing depends on the platform. We recommend manually refreshing or re-importing the calendar if you need immediate updates.
✅ Why Use Calendar Syncing?
- Avoid double bookings
- Keep availability accurate across platforms
- Save time managing multiple calendars
- Increase guest confidence and booking success
