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

How do I add an iCal calendar?

To add an iCal calendar, log in to your Holidu Host Account, open the iCal & Synchronization section under Configuration, and paste the iCal URL from your external calendar provider. Save your changes to keep your availability in sync across channels.

Adding an iCal calendar to your account helps you keep your availability aligned across channels. Follow the steps below:

1. Log in to your Holidu Host Account.
2. Go to "Configuration" in the top-left corner.
3. Scroll down to the "iCal & Synchronization" section.
4. Add a new calendar:
   1. Click "Configure".
   2. Select your desired channel. If your channel does not appear in the list, choose "Other".
5. Enter the calendar details:
   1. Paste the iCal URL from your external calendar provider.
   2. Give your calendar a name so you can identify it easily.
6. Save your changes by clicking "Save" to finalise the addition of your iCal calendar.

Important: You also need to copy your Holidu Host iCal link and paste it into Section 2 on your external provider's page. This step makes sure bookings flow in both directions.

Once these steps are complete, your calendar should be in sync. This helps you avoid double bookings and missed opportunities.

How can I delete an iCal calendar?

To delete an iCal calendar, open the iCal & Synchronization section under Configuration, click "Edit" on the calendar you want to remove, and select "Delete" to confirm. The calendar is then removed from your account.

You might need to remove an iCal calendar because your listing has changed or because you are seeing sync errors. The process is simple:

1. Log in to your Holidu Host Account.
2. Go to "Configuration" in the top-left corner.
3. Scroll down to the "iCal & Synchronization" section.
4. Click "Edit" on the iCal calendar you want to remove.
5. Click "Delete" and confirm your choice.

After you confirm, the calendar is removed from your account. This keeps your booking management clean and accurate.

Why do some dates appear in red on my calendar?

Dates shown in red mean there are overlapping bookings. This often happens when two bookings cover the same dates, usually because of an iCal synchronisation issue. In some cases, connected calendars mirror each other and create duplicate entries.

To fix this, check each synced calendar and make sure there are no conflicting entries. If the problem continues, review your integration settings to help prevent future overlaps.

Need more help?

Sync your calendars regularly so your availability stays current on every channel. If you still have trouble adding or deleting an iCal calendar, please reach out to our team through the contact form in the Holidu Help Center. We are happy to help.

We hope you found this article helpful. Thank you for being a valued host.