Channel Troubleshooting

Resolve common channel sync issues and connection problems

5 min read Intermediate
Manager Admin
Channel Manager
Channel Manager: Monitor connection status and resolve issues

Overview

Channel connections can occasionally experience sync issues. This guide helps you identify and resolve common problems with Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, and other OTA integrations.

Common Issues

IssueCauseSolution
Connection Disconnected API token expired or revoked Re-authenticate by reconnecting the channel
Rates Not Syncing Price format mismatch or currency issue Check currency settings and rate rules
Availability Mismatch Calendar sync delay or conflict Force a manual sync from Channel Manager
Booking Import Failed Missing required guest data Check channel mapping for required fields
Listing Not Found Property mapping broken Re-map the listing in channel settings

Reconnecting a Channel

  1. Open Channel Manager

    Navigate to Channels in the main menu

  2. Find the Channel

    Locate the disconnected channel (shown with red status)

  3. Click Reconnect

    Follow the OAuth flow to re-authenticate

  4. Verify Mappings

    Ensure all properties are correctly mapped

  5. Force Sync

    Trigger a full sync to update all data

Checking Sync Status

Monitor your channel health from the Channel Manager dashboard:

  • Green - Connected and syncing normally
  • Yellow - Connected but with warnings
  • Red - Disconnected or error state

Tips

Important
Never disconnect a channel during active reservations. Always ensure all bookings are confirmed before making connection changes.