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Getting Started

Learn the basics and set up your first property in RevNext Channel Manager.

Welcome to RevNext Channel Manager! This guide will walk you through setting up your account and adding your first property. The entire process takes about 15-30 minutes.

Step 1: Create Your Account

Start by creating your free account. No credit card required for the 14-day trial.

Registration Process

  1. Visit the registration page
  2. Fill in your hotel information:
    • Hotel/Property name
    • Contact email and phone
    • Business address
    • GSTIN (if applicable)
  3. Create a secure password
  4. Accept the terms and conditions
  5. Click "Create Account"

Tip: Use a business email address as this will be used for important notifications and account recovery.

Step 2: Verify Your Email

After registration, check your email inbox for a verification link.

Email Verification Steps

  1. Check your inbox (and spam folder) for an email from RevNext
  2. Click the verification link in the email
  3. You'll be redirected to the login page
  4. Log in with your credentials

Step 3: Add Your First Property

Once logged in, you'll see your dashboard. Let's add your first hotel property.

Property Setup

  1. Navigate to Properties in the sidebar
  2. Click "Add New Property" button
  3. Fill in the property details:
    • Property Name: Your hotel's name
    • Property Type: Hotel, Resort, Apartment, etc.
    • Address: Complete address with city, state, postal code
    • Contact Information: Phone, email, website
    • Business Details: GSTIN, PAN, timezone, currency
  4. Click "Save Property"

Note: You can add multiple properties if you manage a hotel chain. Each property can have its own room types, rates, and integrations.

Step 4: Add Room Types

Define the different room categories available at your property.

Room Type Configuration

  1. Go to Room Types in the sidebar
  2. Click "Add New Room Type"
  3. Enter room type details:
    • Name: e.g., "Standard Room", "Deluxe Suite"
    • Description: Room features and amenities
    • Max Occupancy: Maximum number of guests
    • Bed Configuration: Number and type of beds
    • Room Size: Square footage or square meters
  4. Add amenities (WiFi, AC, TV, etc.)
  5. Save the room type

Best Practice: Create room types that match your OTA listings. This makes integration mapping easier later.

Step 5: Create Rate Plans

Set up pricing for each room type with different rate plans.

Rate Plan Setup

  1. Navigate to Rate Plans in the sidebar
  2. Click "Add New Rate Plan"
  3. Configure the rate plan:
    • Name: e.g., "Standard Rate", "Early Bird Discount"
    • Room Type: Select the associated room type
    • Base Rate: Default price per night
    • Currency: INR (default) or other
    • Cancellation Policy: Free cancellation, non-refundable, etc.
    • Meal Plan: Room only, breakfast included, etc.
  4. Set up length-of-stay discounts (optional)
  5. Save the rate plan

Step 6: Set Up Inventory

Define room availability for the upcoming period.

Inventory Configuration

  1. Go to Inventory in the sidebar
  2. Select your property and room type
  3. Choose a date range (recommended: next 365 days)
  4. Set the number of available rooms for each date
  5. Configure blocked rooms if needed (maintenance, events)
  6. Save the inventory

Pro Tip: You can bulk update inventory for multiple dates at once. The system will automatically sync this to your connected OTA platforms.

Next Steps

Congratulations! You've set up your first property. Now you're ready to:

Connect OTA Platforms → View All Guides

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues during setup, we're here to help: