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Inserting a link into text 2 replies

Rachel P
Mar 31, 2023 3:20 PM
Member for 2 years 21 posts

A strange thing is happening.  When I highlight text and choose the "insert/edit link" option, I am unable to get my curser to go into the box to paste the link in.  My counterpart who is helping me with the page and is added to the account CAN insert links.  Any idea what could be happening?  Thanks in advance!  I would insert a photo but the photo option is greyed out in menu for this post...  

Invoicing after stay 1 reply

Coleman Lake
Mar 31, 2023 3:26 AM
Member for 2 years 9 posts

First post… just getting up to speed.  For reference, we are ONLY renting via our direct channel.  We are not hooked up to VRBO, Airbnb, etc.

For our properties, we invoice once the stay is complete.  We don’t want to take deposits or payments in advance of the stay.  I can’t figure out how to specify this in our setup.

Specifically, when I go to a Property to set its rules, I must choose a first payment value of $1 or more and a second payment due date of 1 or more days before the start of the stay.

Any suggestions on how to work around this?  I wish there was an option where you could just pick to send an invoice post-stay.

Thanks!

Zapier: Door Code missing 5 replies

Alece
Mar 29, 2023 12:59 PM
Member for 6 years 318 posts

OR's support article regarding the Zapier integration specifically mentions the door code being an available and usable field:

However, within Zapier, this is not reflected in the booking data that's pulled in. It's nowhere on the list of available fields. 

 

Am I doing something wrong or missing it somewhere... or perhaps is their a glitch in the matrix that's stopping Zapier from gaining access to that data? 

How do I send dashboard link to homeowner so they can block their time slots and review their reservations 1 reply

Alece
Mar 29, 2023 12:45 PM
Member for 6 years 318 posts

Hey Kerry! On the PM tab, click Portal Access. 

 

From there, select Invite Portal User.

Enter the homeowner's name and email address, and customize what you'd like them to have access to. When you click Invite at the end, it will send the homeowner an email with a link for them to set up their password and gain access to their Dashboard. 

How do I send dashboard link to homeowner so they can block their time slots and review their reservations 1 reply

Karen B
Mar 29, 2023 10:38 AM
Member for 4 years 1 post

How do I send dashboard link to homeowner so they can block their time slots and review their reservations ?

Thank you !

Rates Widget Issue 3 replies

BlueMtnCabins
Mar 28, 2023 4:05 PM
Member for 9 years 1190 posts

Have a similar question but my seasons are not "recurring", they are specific dates. Some overlapping seasons do show rates, some do not and I cannot figure out rhyme and reason.

Example:  https://app.ownerrez.com/widgets/418d6cebcb674050b18595e8a80c8639?view=form&propertyKey=8d9af0f00d574324bea145e565d0591f

Midseason
Mar 7, 2024 - Apr 13, 2024
   
Easter
Mar 28, 2024 - Mar 31, 2024
   
Late Spring
May 2, 2024 - May 22, 2024

 Does anyone have an idea? TIA

Requesting Credit Card for Payment/Security Deposit 5 replies

Ken T
Mar 28, 2023 11:50 AM
OR Alum Member for 6 years 1704 posts

Go to the Booking in OwnerRez, Transactions tab, and use the Request dropdown button to Request New Credit Card.  That'll send the guest an email with a link to enter the new card information, which will then be stored in the Booking record available for use.

Requesting Credit Card for Payment/Security Deposit 5 replies

Tanya
Mar 27, 2023 1:05 PM
Member for 4 years 1 post

My guest needs to update her Credit Card. Where can I find this link or request? 

Custom Fields on attached files? 1 reply

Ken T
Mar 27, 2023 11:53 AM
OR Alum Member for 6 years 1704 posts

This is not possible, as such.

However, our WebAssist team has experience in custom-coding rental agreement templates that resemble other forms (such as your Word document), that can be pre-populated by OwnerRez using field codes and generally used for this purpose.  Please reach out via the Helpdesk with that Word document, and we can take a look.

Custom Fields on attached files? 1 reply

Valerie R
Mar 25, 2023 10:21 AM
Member for 6 years 122 posts

Hello,

I'm pretty sure I already know the answer to this question ("No"), but I'm wondering if anyone has figured out a way to use custom fields on Word attachments on a template?

Our property requires a parking pass on all vehicles in the garage, but the passes must contain the check-in date, check-out date & guest's phone number.

If I could add those custom fields to a Word document attached to an email template that would automatically fill in that data on the parking pass to be specific for that booking it would save me from having to manually create and email each parking pass to the guests.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

Issues with NO CUSTOMER SERVICE HELP 5 replies

Patti
Mar 24, 2023 5:40 PM
Member for 3 years 3 posts

I got it figured out. Thank you so much. Pretty much everything is running smooth now. 

patti

Prior Manual Bookings 1 reply

Ken T
Mar 24, 2023 4:37 PM
OR Alum Member for 6 years 1704 posts

You'll want to manually create the bookings in OwnerRez, manually enter all their appropriate Charges, and then, on the Transactions tab, record an offline payment for the amount already paid, to leave the correct remaining balance.

Prior Manual Bookings 1 reply

Ron K
Mar 24, 2023 1:57 PM
Member for 2 years 1 post

We don't have the ability to make reservations through our website. Potential guests would call us and we would send them invoices through PayPal. After we received the payment, we would block our calendars on our website and everywhere else. How do we enter those bookings into OwnerRez? We want to make sure that we don't send payment requests to the guests that already paid for their stays this summer. I am probably making it more complicated than it is. 

Issues with NO CUSTOMER SERVICE HELP 5 replies

Yolanda L
Mar 24, 2023 1:47 PM
Member for 2 years 1 post

Yes! 

SMS setup 3 replies

Rex C
Mar 23, 2023 4:59 PM
OR Team Member Member for 4 years 75 posts

SMS Branding is currently in a holding pattern due to new federal regulations requiring it for all existing senders as well as new ones. The approval group is overwhelmed with applications and we are awaiting completion of approvals.

 

We were originally told approvals would take 7-10 days, then 15 days, now an estimate is not being provided. This is not specific to OwnerRez, or even to our SMS provider Twilio.

 

We have asked our developers to investigate a workaround to allow sending unbranded messages while the Brand is still pending, that possibility is being evaluated currently.

SMS setup 3 replies

Carole H
Mar 23, 2023 4:12 PM
Member for 3 years 22 posts

Hello ...

Is there anyone who can give me an idea of how long it takes to setup SMS?

I completed the information but it has been several weeks and it still isn't working (although I'm paying for it). 

Any ideas or suggestions?

Thanks

Carole

Refunds over 6month+ transactions 0 replies

North Topsail Re
Mar 23, 2023 9:39 AM
Member for 6 years 2 posts

Hello! 

I am looking for some insight on what others do in similar situations. I recently had a guest who had to cancel their reservation. Turns out, I was not able to refund the card because the original transaction was 6 months+ or older. I inquired with OwnerRez and they said I would need to provide the guest with a check or Zelle them back the money. I wanted to ask if anyone here has run into a similar situation, and how did you refund the money? All input is appreciated. Thank you for your time ☺️

amenity icons 3 replies

Ken T
Mar 22, 2023 12:28 PM
OR Alum Member for 6 years 1704 posts

They automatically display on the appropriate pages of your Hosted Website.

It might be easier to write in to the Helpdesk with screenshots of where you're looking, and a more detailed explanation of what you're trying to do, so we can investigate.

amenity icons 3 replies

Rachel P
Mar 21, 2023 7:59 PM
Member for 2 years 21 posts

Not seeing where to find them.  If anyone is able to guide me to them, that would be great.  Thanks!

 

amenity icons 3 replies

Ken T
Mar 21, 2023 12:01 PM
OR Alum Member for 6 years 1704 posts

You mean, these?

https://www.ownerrez.com/support/articles/hosted-websites-prominent-amenities

They appear on some of the screens and list results, as discussed on the above page.

amenity icons 3 replies

Rachel P
Mar 20, 2023 9:20 PM
Member for 2 years 21 posts

Hello All,

Building the webpage, new to OwnerRez and starting to get the hang of it little by little.  Where are the amenity icons that are used to represent various amenities such as parking, pool, wifi, etc.?  

Thanks!  

Booking Page: Show prices in other currency 3 replies

Ken T
Mar 20, 2023 11:48 AM
OR Alum Member for 6 years 1704 posts

No, OwnerRez does not do any currency conversion, arbitrage, etc. - it changes constantly.  Each individual property in your OwnerRez account can have only one currency assigned to it, and, your payment processor needs to be in that same currency.  If a guest is from another country, the payment processor will normally handle the currency conversion automatically, and transparently to you.

Discount Order 1 reply

Ken T
Mar 20, 2023 11:44 AM
OR Alum Member for 6 years 1704 posts

Please write in to the Helpdesk with examples and screenshots so we can investigate.

changing some pricing for 2024 0 replies

Joyce B
Mar 19, 2023 8:40 AM
Member for 3 years 1 post

Is there a way to change some pricing for stays starting in 2024 but not affect 2023?  For instance, I want to raise my cleaning fee for 2024 stays but leave it as is for the rest of this year.

New Airbnb App and search categories 9 replies

James L
Mar 18, 2023 2:17 PM
Member for 4 years 98 posts

There is no official way unfortunately. I have had some success bending the ear of one of the Airbnb community forum leaders who said she would sort the problem out for me. However she’s only been successful in one category when I should be in 3.

I’m still bugging them until it is sorted out!

New Airbnb App and search categories 9 replies

Adria H
Mar 17, 2023 11:57 PM
OR Team Member Member for 3 years 175 posts

Airbnb just released the ability to see your categories in the hosting site:

To check your listing categories, follow these steps:

  • Log in to your Airbnb hosting dashboard.
  • Go to your listing in the “Listing Details” tab.
  • Scroll to the “Property and rooms” section.
  • Look for the “Categories” line item, which displays the categories your listing is listed in.
  • Click on “View” for more details about each category.

If you discover an ability to edit/effect your category, do report back.

Re-attach stripe IDs to bookings moved from another PMS 1 reply

Rex C
Mar 17, 2023 8:24 PM
OR Team Member Member for 4 years 75 posts

Due to the nature of tokenized credit cards, the ID numbers are tied to each PMS software. Tokenized cards cannot be moved to a different account or PMS from the one it was created under.

 

If you have nontokenized settings with Lodgify, it may be possible but not likely since the card details are still usually encrypted for security and privacy compliance rules.

If this is the case, send us an email help@ownerreservations.com on Monday and we'll be able to gather more details about your specific scenario.

PointCentral - select locks? 1 reply

Heroes Vacation
Mar 16, 2023 3:48 PM
Member for 2 years 14 posts

the fix:

create a new user in PointCentral with limited access,

PointCentral - select locks? 1 reply

Heroes Vacation
Mar 16, 2023 3:43 PM
Member for 2 years 14 posts

I have setup PointCentral, how do I select which locks guests can access??

I have 6 locks and only 2 of them guests can access the others are for owners closets.

by default it looks to send it to them all and i only want 2.

Discount Order 1 reply

Al C
Mar 16, 2023 2:02 PM
Member for 2 years 1 post

Most of my discounts are in position 2 and they only discount rent, not cleaning fee...works great.

Cleaning fee is in position 3. 

ONE discount is in position 4, (cleaning discount) and when entered on the first registration screen is causes an error????