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Public calendar vs Private iCal URL

What is the difference between a public calendar and a private iCal URL

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Written by Giorgina
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Public calendar: ย 

It shows your availability to guests on your website, Facebook page, or any other place you prefer. This public calendar does NOT have any information about guests only blocked dates and available dates.

This is how you find your Public calendar in Hosthub:

Follow these steps to find your Public calendar:

  1. Login to your Hosthub account and go to the Setup Section.

  2. Click on "Rentals" to view your rentals.

  3. Choose the relevant property.

  4. Locate the Public calendar link under the "Calendar Settings" section.

If you are unable to locate your Public calendar link:

  • Verify you are in the correct property settings page.

  • Check under the "Calendar Settings" section for the link.

  • Use a desktop browser for better visibility if accessing from a mobile device.

Private iCal URL:

Use this iCal file to inform third channels about your bookings and availability (booking channels, mobile device calendar, Google calendar, agencies, other tools, and software). This file contains private information like guest names and contact details).

Follow these steps to find your Private iCal URL:

  1. Login to your Hosthub account and navigate to the Setup Section.

  2. Click on "Rentals" to view all your listed properties.

  3. Select and click the name of the relevant property.

  4. Scroll down on the rental details page to locate the Private iCal URL (typically at the bottom of the page).

This is how to find your Private iCal URL in Hosthub: If you cannot find your Private iCal URL:

  • Ensure you're clicking on the name of the rental, as the URL is under the property details section.

  • The steps are the same whether accessing from a mobile device or desktop.

  • If issues persist, contact Hosthub support. After obtaining your Private iCal URL, you can use it to:

  • Synchronize your Hosthub calendar with platforms like Google Calendar.

  • Share with third-party services that support calendar imports.

  • Keep your availability updated across multiple platforms automatically.

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