How to activate or deactivate Holidu Protect

Holidu Protect offers you comprehensive coverage for your holiday rental property. You can activate or deactivate Holidu Protect individually for each of your properties at any time through your Holidu Host account. This guide will walk you through the process step by step.

How to Activate Holidu Protect

Step 1: Access Your Property Configuration

Log in to your Holidu Host account and navigate to the property configuration for the holiday home you want to protect. You can manage multiple properties independently, so you have complete control over which properties have Holidu Protect enabled.

Screenshot showing the Holidu Host account property configuration page with navigation menu

Step 2: Navigate to Pricing & Protection Settings

Once you are in the property configuration, locate and click on Pricing & Protection in the property settings menu. Under the section labeled "Protect your Property," you will find the option to configure your protection settings. Click the Configure button to proceed.

Screenshot of the Pricing and Protection settings page with the Configure button highlighted

Step 3: Review and Accept Terms & Conditions

Read through all the information about Holidu Protect carefully. This section outlines the coverage details, benefits, and terms of service. Once you have reviewed the information, you must accept the Terms & Conditions to proceed with activation. Check the acceptance box and continue.

Screenshot showing the Terms and Conditions acceptance page for Holidu Protect with checkbox and confirmation button

Step 4: Activate Holidu Protect

Click the Activate Holidu Protect button to enable the protection for your property. You will immediately receive a confirmation message indicating that Holidu Protect has been successfully activated.

Important: Holidu Protect becomes active immediately for all future bookings at that property following activation. If you previously had security deposits in place for this property, they will be automatically deactivated once Holidu Protect is enabled.

Key Information About Holidu Protect

Flexibility and Control

  • Activate or deactivate Holidu Protect for each property independently
  • Make changes at any time through your Holidu Host account
  • No paperwork or manual updates required
  • Changes take effect immediately for future bookings

Important Notes

  • Holidu Protect activation applies to all future bookings from the activation date forward
  • Security deposits will be deactivated if Holidu Protect is activated
  • You maintain full control over your protection settings at all times
  • Multiple properties can have different protection configurations

How to Deactivate Holidu Protect

If you decide to deactivate Holidu Protect for a property, follow the same steps above (Steps 1-2), but instead of clicking "Activate Holidu Protect," look for the deactivation option. Confirm your choice, and Holidu Protect will be deactivated for future bookings at that property.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Holidu Protect take effect after activation?

Holidu Protect becomes active immediately for all future bookings at your property following successful activation. It does not apply retroactively to existing bookings.

Can I have different protection settings for different properties?

Yes. Holidu Protect is activated or deactivated on a per-property basis, giving you complete flexibility to manage coverage according to your needs for each individual property.

What happens to my security deposits when I activate Holidu Protect?

When you activate Holidu Protect, any security deposits you had previously configured for that property will be automatically deactivated. Holidu Protect replaces the security deposit system as your property protection method.

Is there any paperwork involved?

No. Activating and deactivating Holidu Protect is entirely digital and completed within your Holidu Host account. No additional paperwork or manual processes are required.

Can I change my protection settings multiple times?

Yes. You have complete flexibility to activate or deactivate Holidu Protect at any time for any of your properties. Each change takes effect immediately for future bookings.

Need More Help?

If you encounter any issues while activating or deactivating Holidu Protect, or if you have additional questions about the protection coverage, please contact the Holidu support team for assistance. Our team is ready to help ensure your property is properly protected.

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