FAQ

Why is my rate incorrect on my online channel (OTA)?
When connected to a channel manager, rates are commonly managed in Abode and sent through to your channels. Sometimes you may find that the rate advertised ...
Tue, 2 Jul, 2024 at 5:11 AM
How does Abode help me comply with my Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) responsibilities?
Useful links PCI Security Standards website How do I manage users in my Abode system? How do I set up 2 Factor Authentication? How do I use an online p...
Fri, 14 Feb, 2025 at 9:40 AM
How do I manage users in my Abode system?
(If adding a user to access multiple property accounts, enter the same email address as a user in each system. The user can then switch between accounts by ...
Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 2:57 PM
How do I set up 2 Factor Authentication?
If your user login requires access to guest card numbers (not Stripe or Windcave), then you must use 2 Factor Authentication. We recommend using a deskt...
Thu, 13 Feb, 2025 at 3:11 PM
How do I charge a cancellation fee?
To charge a cancellation fee on a booking, first add the charge to the cancelled booking and you will be prompted to record payment. First find the can...
Wed, 3 Sep, 2025 at 4:20 PM
How do I manually update the rate on a booking?
If entering a manual booking, you may want to update the nightly rate. Create the booking in the calendar, and select the Edit nightly rates button in ...
Fri, 12 Sep, 2025 at 3:53 PM
How do I automatically apply a commission adjustment to my Hostelworld bookings?
If you are receiving bookings from Hostelworld, you may want to add a commission adjustment so the balance on your bookings is the amount to be collected by...
Thu, 25 Sep, 2025 at 4:57 PM
How do I add and edit the divider lines in my calendar?
Abode allows you to add grey 'divider' lines in your calendar grid, so you can choose how to organise your room groups. Select Settings > Ac...
Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 2:46 PM
How do I add 'offline' rooms to my Abode system?
Sometimes you may want to add rooms to your calendar, but not have them available for online booking. This may be for managing staff accommodation, overflow...
Mon, 25 May, 2026 at 9:54 AM
How to edit the capacity of a specific room type
1. Navigate to Settings > Accommodation > Accommodation > Edit 2. Adjust the number of available guests in the "Capacity" field and...
Wed, 1 Jul, 2026 at 8:19 PM