ChargeAutomation is the most stunning Guest Facing Technology that simplifies Check-ins with automated Biometric Guest Verification, Agreement Signing, Security Deposits, Reservation Payments and Upsells. Provide branded guidebooks with with smartlock integration —all through a single link.
Why use ChargeAutomation with Hostfully?
Seamless Digital Guest Journey – Automate check-ins/outs, biometric ID verification, rental agreements, and digital guidebooks for a frictionless experience.
Boost revenue with 1-click upsells like early check-in, late checkout, and more.
Automatic pre-authorize security deposit & release
Eliminate Fraud & Chargebacks – Collect 100% chargeback-free payments and security deposits
120+ payment processor integration options
Let guests pay via Apple Pay, Google Pay, and 40+ local methods.
Save transaction fees
Smartlock access released only after key requirements are met.
Setting up your ChargeAutomation with Hostfully
Setting up your ChargeAutomation with Hostfully
1. Login to your Hostfully account and click the drop-down button to "Allow integration" for ChargeAutomation.
2. On Integration zone page, turn ON/enable the button to allow ChargeAutomation.
3. On the same Integration zone page click the settings to activate properties.
4. Turn ON/enable the button to activate properties.
5. Go to PMS Connection page in ChargeAutomation and click Connect.
6. Click the "Continue" button after signing in to Hostfully.
7. Now you can continue and customize your guest experience & payment rules per Booking Channel & per Property. Last step is to activate your properties and you're done.
8. The rules will apply to new reservations after you go live. You can also manually share the same rules to existing reservations if you choose to.
Property Activation and Synchronization
To activate and manage properties within ChargeAutomation:
Navigate to the Properties section in ChargeAutomation.
Manually activate properties by toggling their status to "on."
Use the synchronization functionality to update property information from Hostfully efficiently.
Ensure newly activated properties appear within your ChargeAutomation dashboard for seamless management.
Data Sync
Data Sync
When you connect Hostfully and ChargeAutomation, booking data will sync automatically.
Linking Properties to Payment Systems
To optimize revenue management, properties in ChargeAutomation can be linked to specific Stripe accounts during their setup. Follow these steps:
Access the property payment configuration settings.
Select the appropriate Stripe account for each property.
Save the payment gateway settings to ensure smooth payment transactions.
How to send Pre Check-in link from Hostfully
How to send Pre Check-in link from Hostfully
Each reservation's unique pre check in link can be generated using the following template URL. Copy the template URL below and paste it to your messaging sent through Hostfully.
https://app.chargeautomation.com/onlinecheckin?bookingid=[$LEAD_UID$]&firstname=[$GUEST_FIRST_NAME$]
Updating Pre Check-in Status in Hostfully
Updating Pre Check-in Status in Hostfully
When Pre check-in is completed in ChargeAutomation, we can push a field back to your reservation on Hostfully to trigger an automation. This is automatically set up in ChargeAutomation. To see the settings, please follow below steps:
Go to Settings > Preferences > PMS Modification.
If not already activated, activate "Pre Checkin Complete" like below:
Under Notes, put the value "CA Pre-Checkin Completed" or change it to any value you want.
The Notes field on the booking in Hostfully will show as "CA Pre-Checkin Completed" once pre check-in is completed.
Do not forget to click on Save.
We have 24/7 support. Please be sure to use the chat and someone will attend to your question.
If you rather speak to someone, click here to schedule a zoom call.
Learn More