Overview
Integrate Hostaway with HostBuddy AI to automate communication for your rental properties. This requires an API key from Hostaway and linking the two accounts.
Begin Integration in Hostbuddy AI
Log in to your HostBuddy AI account.
Go to the Properties
page and select PMS Integration
. Choose Hostaway
and click the provided link.
The screenshot shows the 'Link Your Account' interface. Enter your Hostaway Account ID and API Key. Click Connect
.
Obtain Hostaway API Key
In a new browser tab, you will be able to log in to your Hostaway account.
Go to the Marketplace
in your Hostaway Dashboard. Search for HostBuddy AI
.
Click Connect/Configure
on the HostBuddy AI partner card.
Click Connect
again in the expanded section to generate your API Key.
Click Create
to generate the key.
Important: Copy and save this key immediately; it will only be displayed once.
Finalize
Return to the HostBuddy AI tab.
Paste the copied API key into the API Key
field. Click Connect
. You will be redirected back to HostBuddy AI upon successful integration.
Manage API keys in hostaway
You can manage API keys in Hostaway under Settings
> API
. Here you can generate new keys or adjust settings if needed. To create a new key, click Generate New Key
. Remember to copy and save the key immediately.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter an error message, double-check that the API key was copied correctly, without extra spaces or characters. Re-enter the key and click Connect
.
If you encounter API rate limit errors, wait and try again later or check your Hostaway account usage limits.
If you experience connection problems, clear your browser's cache and cookies, then refresh the page. If problems persist, try a different browser.
If you encounter missing permissions errors, ensure the Hostaway API key has the necessary permissions in Hostaway's Settings
> API
section.
For connectivity problems, ensure no network restrictions or firewalls are blocking the API connection. Contact your network administrator if needed.
Support
If you encounter any unresolved issues, contact support@hostbuddy.ai for assistance.