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# Sync Order

### Watch The Video Tutorial - Sync Order (iCal)

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8DX39yLiK8>" %}

## 1) Defined

Synchronise booked dates with external platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, Google Calendar, etc.) using the standard iCalendar format.

**Field**: <a class="button primary">sync-calendar</a>

**Applies to rental type**: <mark style="background-color:$success;">All Types</mark>

## 2) Config in Product

| Field                                                 | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| ----------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Export calendar link                                  | Auto-generated read-only `.ics` URL for this product. Copy it and paste into any platform's "import calendar" field. Updates automatically whenever an order is placed or cancelled.                               |
| Import calendar link `ovabrw_import_calendar_links[]` | Paste one or more `.ics` URLs from other platforms. Use **+** / **−** to add or remove rows, and **↺** to trigger an immediate sync. Requires *Enable Sync Calendar* in WooCommerce → Settings → Booking & Rental. |

{% hint style="info" %}
The plugin syncs import links on a WordPress cron schedule. Use the **↺ Update** button to force an instant sync after adding a new link.
{% endhint %}

### 2.1) Export

**Sync orders** **from your site** to **other platforms** such as Airbnb, Booking.com, and more.

#### **Step 1:** Click the **"Copy"** button for a product on your site.

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#### **Step 2:** Paste the link copied in Step 1 into another platform.

Example: paste to Airbnb

* Log in to Airbnb and go to **Calendar**
* Select your listing
* Click **Availability** → **Connect calendars**
* Click **Connect to another website** → **Step 2** section
* Paste the link
* Enter a name for the calendar
* Click **Add calendar**
* **Note:** Airbnb will import this calendar and automatically block the corresponding dates.

<figure><img src="https://4082525133-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fa2OkFafBNY1uvQO4naAL%2Fuploads%2FhivuvKGHMmpjdXxr9QdJ%2FEdit-calendar-for-Dream-House-Airbnb-02-26-2026_03_38_PM-1.png?alt=media&amp;token=32aaad54-5276-4c04-b76a-f93f334fa5c7" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### ***Example)***

Suppose a customer books a product on your site from **April 1, 2026** to **April 3, 2026**. Then **April 1** and **April 2** will be blocked on the calendar of that product

<div><figure><img src="https://4082525133-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fa2OkFafBNY1uvQO4naAL%2Fuploads%2FQpfvGQK4ygh3acR3RCbn%2Fsync-orders-BRW-Booking-Rental-WooCommerce.png?alt=media&amp;token=8b16616c-041b-4147-a76a-5e098afd132b" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://4082525133-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fa2OkFafBNY1uvQO4naAL%2Fuploads%2FeIHFWehvlF80T52mOdND%2Fsync-orders-BRW-Booking-Rental-WooCommerce-1.png?alt=media&amp;token=48aadf76-7c2e-42e0-9cb8-07fc43446d08" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

When you open the calendar for that product on **Airbnb.com**, **April 1** and **April 2** will also appear as blocked.

<figure><img src="https://4082525133-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fa2OkFafBNY1uvQO4naAL%2Fuploads%2FyeH0r6L8ynWskqpScw9U%2Fsync-orders-BRW-Booking-Rental-WooCommerce-2.png?alt=media&amp;token=08d01b93-2924-4787-b2b4-30a852875c73" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### 2.2) Import

Import and sync the product calendar from other platforms to your site.

#### Step 1: Enable "Import Calendar Link"

Go to: **WooCommerce >> Settings >> Booking & Rental >> Sync Order**

Read [here](/brw/brw-menu/settings/sync-order.md) for more details&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://4082525133-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fa2OkFafBNY1uvQO4naAL%2Fuploads%2Fn4OSf8gEzujqdhvKmlJ8%2Fsync-order.png?alt=media&amp;token=75b2d929-8538-4163-a613-e920d167a9a7" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### **Step 1:** Copy link from other platforms

Example: copy link form Airbnb

* Log in to Airbnb and go to **Calendar**
* Select your listing
* Click **Availability** → **Connect calendars**
* Go to **step 1** section
* Copy the Airbnb calendar link (.ics)

<figure><img src="https://4082525133-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fa2OkFafBNY1uvQO4naAL%2Fuploads%2Fop9WgTSsqA631Zq5wOhK%2FEdit-calendar-for-Dream-House-Airbnb-02-26-2026_03_20_PM.png?alt=media&amp;token=93d6cfd2-0b3f-4c21-9238-b6b10d5c8cc7" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### **Step 2:** Paste the link copied in Step 1 into your site

* Save to start syncing without click "update" button.
* After importing the .ics file, the system will create orders for the product based on the corresponding dates in the .ics file. Therefore, those dates will be blocked on your site.

<figure><img src="https://4082525133-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fa2OkFafBNY1uvQO4naAL%2Fuploads%2FtvwrTp1pL5V1Xu4X6cKl%2FScreenshot%202026-06-20%20at%2017.52.55.png?alt=media&amp;token=01e012e3-6620-4909-82ae-efe3b9f3a86e" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### **Example)**

Suppose  **April 10** is blocked on the calendar of your product on Airbnb.com&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://4082525133-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fa2OkFafBNY1uvQO4naAL%2Fuploads%2FUssMbLrrgh8MGwLG0BCd%2Fsync-orders-BRW-Booking-Rental-WooCommerce-3.png?alt=media&amp;token=d7e3de6b-904b-4e07-aa81-992aac05d3dd" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

When you open the calendar for that product on **your site**, **April 10** will also appear as blocked

<div><figure><img src="https://4082525133-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fa2OkFafBNY1uvQO4naAL%2Fuploads%2FbeZlBmHoEBGxXX5Cz02y%2Fsync-orders-BRW-Booking-Rental-WooCommerce-4.png?alt=media&amp;token=658c98b1-0422-40ce-ab1e-4b1d6bbfb86d" alt=""><figcaption><p>Backend</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://4082525133-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fa2OkFafBNY1uvQO4naAL%2Fuploads%2FsseVO2hOmmVAl9brAfBV%2Fsync-orders-BRW-Booking-Rental-WooCommerce-5.png?alt=media&amp;token=6d12b9ac-1a61-49ec-8591-49be98dd2dc0" alt=""><figcaption><p>Frontend</p></figcaption></figure></div>