How can I add/delete an iCal calendar?

Keeping your calendar up to date helps you avoid double bookings and capture the bookings you receive across channels. Whether you're adding a new iCal calendar or removing an existing one, this step-by-step guide walks you through the process.

How do I add an iCal calendar?

Adding an iCal calendar to your account helps you keep your availability aligned across channels and multiple booking platforms. Follow these steps to add a new iCal calendar:

1. Log in to your Holidu Host Account
2. Navigate to "Configuration" from the top-left side menu
3. Scroll down to the "iCal & Synchronization" section
4. Click on "Configure" to add a new calendar
5. Select your desired channel from the list (choose "Other" if your calendar provider doesn't appear)
6. Enter your calendar details:
   • Paste the iCal URL from your external calendar provider
   • Name your calendar for easy reference and organization
7. Copy your Holidu Host iCal link and paste it into your external provider to complete the two-way synchronization
8. Click "Save" to finalize the addition of your iCal calendar

Your calendar should now be in sync across channels, helping you avoid double bookings and ensuring you don't miss any booking opportunities.

How can I delete an iCal calendar?

If you need to remove an iCal calendar—perhaps due to a change in your listing, sync issues, or switching to a different calendar provider—the process is straightforward. Here's how to delete an iCal calendar:

1. Log in to your Holidu Host Account
2. Navigate to "Configuration" from the top-left side menu
3. Scroll down to the "iCal & Synchronization" section
4. Find the iCal calendar you wish to remove
5. Click on "Edit" next to the configured iCal calendar
6. Click on "Delete" and confirm your action

Your calendar will be removed from the synchronization, helping you keep your booking management clean and organized.

What if I see overlapping bookings or red dates on my calendar?

If you notice dates appearing in red on your calendar, this indicates overlapping bookings. This typically occurs when two bookings are scheduled for the same dates, often due to iCal synchronization issues or conflicting entries from multiple calendar syncs.

To resolve overlapping bookings:

• Review all your connected calendars to ensure there are no duplicate entries
• Verify that external calendar syncs are not mirroring each other and creating unintended duplicates
• Check your integration settings to ensure proper synchronization between platforms
• Delete any duplicate bookings or calendars causing the conflict
• Test your calendar sync to confirm the issue is resolved

If overlapping bookings persist after checking your calendars, reviewing and updating your integration settings may help prevent similar issues in the future.

Tips for managing your iCal calendars

• Sync your calendars regularly to keep availability current across all booking channels
• Use clear, descriptive names for each iCal calendar to avoid confusion
• Test new calendar connections before removing old ones to ensure smooth transitions
• Periodically review your connected calendars to remove outdated or unused integrations
• Ensure both directions of synchronization are properly configured (Holidu to external provider and vice versa)

For additional assistance with adding or deleting iCal calendars, please use the contact form to reach our support team. We're here to help ensure your calendar management runs smoothly.