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# Vrbo via iCal

# Vrbo via iCal

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> The following guide refers to connecting to Vrbo via an iCal link. Uplisting also connects to Vrbo in real-time via an official API connection (a much better solution) to sync bookings, rates, messages, content and more. Learn [how to connect to Vrbo in real-time](https://uplisting.crisp.help/en/article/how-to-connect-to-vrbo-1k7b4v2/).

## Connect to Vrbo via iCal

Syncing with Vrbo involves 2 parts. The first is to import bookings from Vrbo to Uplisting, and the second is to export unavailabilities from Uplisting to Vrbo.

## Part 1: Importing bookings from Vrbo to Uplisting

The following instructions are from Vrbo and can be found on their help centre [here](https://help.vrbo.com/articles/How-do-I-import-my-iCal-or-Google-calendar).

### On Vrbo

1. Sign in to your [Vrbo account](https://www.vrbo.com/lp/b/owner-account).
2. Select the listing if you have more than one.
3. Select **Calendar**.
4. Select **Import & export**.
5. Select **Export calendar**.
6. Select **Copy URL**.

### On Uplisting

1. In the calendar tab, click on the listing name you wish to sync with the Vrbo listing above to open the listing settings.
2. Navigate to the '**Booking sites**' tab.
3. Select the '**Connect**' button next to the Vrbo **iCal** option.
4. Paste the iCal link copied from Vrbo (above).
5. Click the '**Next sync availabilities**' button to export your unavailabilities to Vrbo (instructions below).

![https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/38433467/94b08fe728a7a51f49848537/file-toePsAJSVe.png](https://files.readme.io/df4c386-VRBO_iCAL_screenshot.jpg)

## Part 2: Exporting unavailabilities from Uplisting to Vrbo

### On Uplisting

1. Copy the iCal link provided on Uplisting:

![https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/38454472/0cd872a46964bab6db9ae410/image.png](https://files.readme.io/01b8006-SYNC_AVAIL.jpg)

### On Vrbo

1. Sign in to your [Vrbo account](https://www.vrbo.com/lp/b/owner-account).
2. Select the appropriate listing.
3. Select **Calendar**.
4. Select **Import & export**.
5. Select **Import a calendar** to open the edit panel.
6. Paste the iCal URL copied from Uplisting.
7. Select whether the calendar will block availability.
8. Name the calendar (e.g. 'Uplisting').
9. Select a colour to represent the calendar.
10. Select **Import**.

## 3. Testing the connection

After you have imported bookings and exported your unavailabilities (above), click 'Next test connection'. Wait a few minutes as Uplisting imports any Vrbo bookings. Bookings will then appear on your calendar, identified as Vrbo bookings.