Getting Started4 min readUpdated Jun 01, 2026
Quick-start checklist
The 10-step checklist to ensure your property is fully configured before going live.
Your 10-step pre-launch checklist
Work through each item before going live to ensure guests have a smooth booking experience.
- Account verified — Confirm your email address has been verified.
- Property details complete — Name, address, star rating, timezone, and currency are set correctly.
- Room types added — All room types have names, descriptions, occupancy limits, base rates, and at least one photo.
- Taxes and fees configured — All applicable taxes and mandatory fees are set up under Property → Taxes & Fees.
- Cancellation policy published — Your cancellation terms are clearly stated and saved under Property → Policies.
- Booking engine tested — Open your booking engine URL in a private browser window and complete a test booking end-to-end.
- Payment gateway connected — A payment method is configured and a test charge has been processed successfully.
- Confirmation email reviewed — Check the automated booking confirmation email reads correctly with your property branding.
- Team invited — All staff who need dashboard access have been invited and have accepted.
- Booking engine embedded — The booking widget is live on your hotel website and loads correctly on mobile and desktop.
✅ Ready to go live?
Once all 10 items are ticked off, you're ready to start accepting direct bookings. Contact support if you'd like a pre-launch review from the Nuvho team.
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