How iCal connection works
iCal export serves as a reading calendar link that you insert into external applications. Thanks to this, you can view reservations from Superhost in your phone, computer or shared team calendar.
This export is mainly suitable for overview. iCal alone does not solve the full problem management of reservations or editing of stays in an external calendar.
Read more in the help centerWhat can be displayed in the calendar
Guest name
You can write the name of the guest in the name of the event so that it comes first look clear who is coming.
Number of guests
It is useful for a quick orientation of how many people are indicated on the reservation.
Booking price
If you turn it on, you will also see the value of the reservation in the calendar event for a quick overview.
Property name
Practical especially when you are viewing one calendar multiple objects at once.
Your iCal URL
You copy and paste this address into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or other applications that support iCal. If you change the content of the export, copy the new URL again.
How to add Calendars to iPhone
Copy the calendar URL
In Superhost, use the iCal URL copy button to verify that you have the final form of the link according to the selected export content.
Open Settings
Open the app on your iPhone Settings, where they manage system accounts and calendars.
Go to Calendar
In the list of settings, open the Calendar section and continue to account management.
Add an account
Click on Accounts → Add account → Other → Add subscriber calendar.
Paste the URL and save
Paste the copied URL, click on Another one and then on Save. The calendar will start automatically synchronize.
Preview in iPhone Calendar
How to add to Google Calendar
How to add to Android phone
Copy the iCal URL in Superhost
First, copy the export link of the calendar including in Superhost of all the parameters you want to display in event names.
Open Google Calendar on your computer
On your desktop or laptop, go to calendar.google.com and sign in with the same Google the account you use on your Android phone.
Add a calendar from a URL
In the left panel, click on + next to More calendars, select From URL a paste the copied iCal link.
Wait for the phone to sync
After adding to the web Google Calendar, the calendar after a while will also appear in the Google Calendar app on Android if you are login with the same account.
Desktop guide for Android users
The procedure is the same as for adding an external calendar to Google normally Calendar, but it's important to do it on your computer instead of your phone.
Direct link to the page: Open Google Calendar: Add calendar from URL
How to add to Google Calendar on a computer
Copy the calendar URL
Use the same iCal URL that Superhost generates for the selected one form of export.
Open Google Calendar
Go to calendar.google.com and sign in to your account.
Add a calendar from a URL
Click on + next to More calendars and select an option From URL.
Insert and confirm the subscription
Paste the URL and click on Add a calendar. Reservation will then appear automatically.
Calendar content settings
You can choose what information should be displayed in the calendar. Mon copy a new URL every time you change the settings because the export parameters are reflected directly in the calendar address.
- guest name
- number of guests
- reservation price
- property name
What to watch out for
- copy the new calendar URL after changing the export settings
- some applications update iCal with a delay
- the export is intended for an overview of reservations, not for full management of stays
- if you manage multiple properties, it is worth switching on the name as well real estate
Verification and sources
The Android procedure in this article is based on the current official help Google Calendar for working with a calendar from a URL.