> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.hostelmate.co/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.hostelmate.co/channel-mapping-guides.md).

# Channel Mapping Guides

Map your property to OTAs and bedbanks. Follow step‑by‑step connection, authentication, and mapping instructions, then verify sync with test price updates.

Connect your property to leading OTAs and bedbanks. Each guide covers prerequisites, the exact steps to connect, and what to check afterwards.

## Before You Start

* Set prices for the months ahead. A date with no price won't be sold on any channel.
* Gather your OTA property IDs and login access
* Disable any old/syncing iCal connections on that channel

## Start Here

* [General Connection Setup](/channel-mapping-guides/general-connection-setup.md): the step-by-step for connecting any channel, with a checklist and fixes for common errors
* [What Hostel Mate Controls](/channel-mapping-guides/what-hostel-mate-controls.md): prices and availability come from us; promotions, cancellation policies and your listing are set on the OTA
* [Pull Future Reservations](/channel-mapping-guides/pull-future-reservations.md): do this right after you connect (Hostelworld: [Import Bookings](/channel-mapping-guides/import-bookings.md))
* [Full Sync](/channel-mapping-guides/full-sync.md): when a platform stops matching Hostel Mate

Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda and most others are set up in [Channel Manager](https://app.hostelmate.co/channel-manager). Hostelworld, Mixdorm and Coworksurf connect directly, from [Channel Selection](https://app.hostelmate.co/channel-selection).

## Popular Guides

* [Booking.com](/channel-mapping-guides/booking.com.md)
* [Airbnb](/channel-mapping-guides/airbnb.md)
* [Expedia](/channel-mapping-guides/expedia.md)
* [Hostelworld](/channel-mapping-guides/hostelworld.md)