Set up self check-in in five steps
Good self check-in access is boring: the guest arrives, types the code and is in. These are the five things you arrange for that.
The five steps
Choose your lock and keypad
A smart lock with keypad that fits your door and cylinder. MC-Cilinder helps you choose a combination.
Arrange internet
A bridge or a model with Wi-Fi, in a place with stable internet.
Connect your bookings
Through Sojodesk, the API or a calendar link, Sojolock receives the bookings and creates the codes.
Set up the guest message
Address, instructions, emergency number and when the code is valid. Sojolock emails it and shows it on the guest page.
Test and keep a spare key
Make a test booking and try the code. Then put a spare key in a key safe.
What a guest should see
A good guest message has four things: the address, the code with start and end time, how the keypad works (type the code and wait) and a phone number in case it does not work.
Frequently asked questions
How long does setting up take?
You install the lock and connect it with Sojolock once; after that Sojolock creates the codes automatically per booking.
What if a guest arrives early?
The code is valid from the check-in time. If you want that differently, adjust the check-in time of the property.
Can I try a test guest?
Yes. Make a test booking with your own name and try the code on the lock.
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