How to Join FAQ

1. How to get API keys?

A.

Select "Distribution" category.
And send this message:
Channel partner "Vacation Rental WebSites" developed for us a new API website.
Please connect our account to EscapiaNET API and to HSAPI via "Vacation Rental WebSites".
2.  Escapia support does some work, which takes a 1-2 days, and then provides you with the EscapiaNET username and EscapiaNET password.
3.  Send these username and password to us and we will apply them to your demo site.


2. EscapiaNET API Opt In Process

A. When you get API connection:

1. Navigate to ADMIN > SETUP > ESCAPIANET > NETWORK PARTNERS

The Network Partners page will list all Partner Distribution sites and your custom API website (looks as Custom Website by Vacation Rental Websites).

Please check the box next to your website name. Click Save button.

Video samle:

 

2. Navigate to: Admin > Setup > EscapiaNET > Unit Distribution

In the Network Partners column - select your API Custom Website

Distribute your units.

Video sample:

 

3. Navigate to ADMIN > SETUP > Vrbo Software Partner

Click Manage Partner button.

Check mark all points for "AddOns" and for "Extras". This will allow the site to apply your extras, travel insurance, damage protection.

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4. How to "Change the DNS records for your website to redirect requests to our server"?

A. Go to your domain admin panel (Godaddy, BlueHost, 1and1, etc) and change DNS records:

@ from 199.247.90.18 to 74.50.60.190
and
www from portal.escapia.com to vacationrentalwebsites.net

 

Screenshots from BlueHost:



 

5. How to "Change the DNS records for your website to allow Gmail to accept messages from website"?

A. Go to your domain admin panel (Godaddy, BlueHost, 1and1, etc) and add DNS record:

Record type: TXT
Name: leave it empty or set to @
Text Value: v=spf1 ip4:74.50.60.190 ~all

Sample screenshot:

Note: Only one SPF record is allowed. If there is already another SPF record, then send it to us, we will edit it, and add our server to it.

 

6. How to get a Google Maps key?

A. Follow these instructions: https://vacationrentalwebsites.net/adding-a-google-maps.html