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Getting Started

Follow these guides to set up GuestsKey and start automating your guest access codes.

Integration Guides

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PMS Integration

Connect OwnerRez

Requirements and tips for the OwnerRez PMS integration.

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PMS Integration

Connect Hospitable

Requirements and tips for the Hospitable PMS integration.

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PMS Integration

Connect Lodgify

Requirements and tips for the Lodgify PMS integration.

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PMS Integration

Connect BookingDirect

Requirements and tips for the BookingDirect PMS integration.

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Lock Integration

Connect SmartThings

Requirements and tips for the SmartThings Z-Wave integration.

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Lock Integration

Wi-Fi Lock Setup

Connect supported Wi-Fi locks through their manufacturer accounts. Powered by Seam, GuestsKey’s IoT API provider.

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Integration Guide

Which Lock Connection Do I Need?

Wi-Fi locks connect through Seam, Z-Wave locks through a SmartThings hub — how to tell which path your lock takes.

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Integration Guide

Lock Brands and What to Expect

Which brands work, the per-brand quirks that affect your codes, and what to do when a lock doesn't appear after connecting.

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Integration Guide

Connect Airbnb Without a PMS

Automate door codes for Airbnb listings using Hospitable Connect — free, and no Hospitable subscription required.

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Integration Guide

Finding Your Lodgify API Key

Where the key lives in Lodgify, what GuestsKey does with it, and the one setting to double-check afterwards.

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Integration Guide

Finding Your BookingDirect API Key

Where the key lives in BookingDirect, what GuestsKey does with it, and what to expect after the first import.

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Know your lock

A few details that make setup easier.

Programming time, guest access, and what appears in the manufacturer’s app are different things. Here’s what to expect with GuestsKey.

Z-Wave via SmartThings

GuestsKey programs and removes guest codes at your configured access times, including any early or late buffers. GuestsKey manages the schedule for the lock.

Understand code timing

Wi-Fi via Seam

Guest codes are prepared within 72 hours of arrival, with access scheduled for your configured window. A code can be visible in an app before it becomes active.

Preparation vs. activation

Nuki keypad requirements

Keypad codes use six digits, cannot contain 0, and cannot begin with 12. A keypad and Nuki Smart Hosting for each connected lock are required for code programming through Seam.

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Kwikset app visibility

Missing codes in the Kwikset app may need a local Bluetooth sync. Check the code status in GuestsKey; app visibility alone does not establish whether a code is ready or has failed.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked
Questions

How are guest codes generated?

By default, guest codes are generated using the last 4 digits of the guest's phone number. You can configure this in property settings to use random codes or more/fewer digits.

When are codes activated?

By default, a code starts working 10 minutes before check-in and stops working at checkout time. You can change both windows per property — for example, giving guests a grace period after checkout, or a longer head start before arrival. All times are in the property's local timezone.

What happens if a guest's phone number changes?

If the guest's phone number changes in your booking system, the code will be automatically updated on the next booking sync (typically within minutes).

Can I have multiple locks per property?

Yes. You can map multiple locks to a single property — front door, side gate, garage — and guest codes are applied to every mapped lock automatically, so guests use one code everywhere.

How do cleaner codes work?

Add your cleaning team in the Cleaners section of the dashboard. Each cleaner gets their own PIN that works on every lock across all of your properties and stays active, so they can get in whenever a job comes up without you scheduling anything. Updating or removing a cleaner pushes the change to every lock automatically.

What are one-time keys?

One-time keys are temporary access codes for vendors, deliveries, or inspections. Create them from the property view with a custom time window, and they'll automatically expire.

How do I invite team members?

Go to Settings → Team, click "Invite Member", enter their email, and select a role (Owner, Admin, or Viewer). They'll receive an email invitation to create their account.

What's included in the free trial?

The 14-day free trial includes full access to all features with no property limit. A credit card is required upfront; cancel before the trial ends to avoid charges.

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