> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.holidayhero.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.holidayhero.com/the-basics/reservations/invites.md).

# Invites

Invites are codes that can be shared with guests to access the closed reservation environment. You can create as many invites as you want.

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### What are invites?

Invites are links and codes that can be shared to invite guests to access their reservation. A invite generates a unique code that can be used to access the reservation and can be shared among other guests. 

A invite can have personal data such as: `firstName` `lastName` `email` or `phone`. However, they are not tight to a certain person. It will be used to keep track of conversion and who has been invited and who hasn't. 

### How are Invites distributed?

Invites are distributed automatically depending on the [Touchpoint](/getting-started/glossary.md#touchpoints) settings or by guests themselves.

* **Touchpoints -** A special `invitation` touchpoint is always available within your workspace. Check the settings of your touchpoints [here](https://admin.holidayhero.com/touchpoints).
* **Guests-** An existing guest has the opportunity to create an invite for another guest. From within the `My Party` section of the App, any guest can create an invite for other guests. If the browser supports a native share function, we will use and trigger that. 

**My Party - section**

<figure><img src="https://3950018645-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbWWiwAsWOs8WeAQ2KJS3%2Fuploads%2FiXiWYZV8yv3DH9HnGozD%2Fmy_party_section.png?alt=media&amp;token=7bdf40da-3f82-49d7-aeeb-17ea96e62dc1" alt=""><figcaption><p>An example my party section. Colors may differ based on your branding settings. The MyParty section is disabled in the Public Views. </p></figcaption></figure>

**Share display options can be:**&#x20;

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<summary>Native Share</summary>

This is available on the majority of the platforms. Full browser compatiablity can be found here. (<https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Navigator/share#browser_compatibility>).&#x20;

**Example on Safari - Dekstop**

![](https://3950018645-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbWWiwAsWOs8WeAQ2KJS3%2Fuploads%2FW29AsjTXTL4zulH73c6h%2Fshare_popup.png?alt=media\&token=a81fb298-b36b-4978-95f1-692b6ea43581)

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<summary>Browser Share</summary>

If the browser doesn't allow a native share functionality. We will throw the fallback modal from which the user can share the invite automatically.&#x20;

Example.&#x20;

![](https://3950018645-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FbWWiwAsWOs8WeAQ2KJS3%2Fuploads%2Fc3XUFh674hF7IXxFGcn7%2Fshare_web_pop_up.png?alt=media\&token=704488ff-d876-4a4f-baad-7a41548be117)

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### Invite Statusses

Invites can have various statusses. See a list of statusses and their descriptions below:&#x20;

| Status                                                             | Description                                |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------ |
| <mark style="color:yellow;background-color:yellow;">Pending</mark> | The invite hasn't been used yet.           |
| <mark style="color:green;background-color:green;">Accepted</mark>  | The invite has been used at least one time |
| <mark style="color:red;background-color:red;">Cancelled</mark>     | The invite has been cancelled or removed   |

It can occur that a reservation has only pending invites and users. This happens, when the user has manually searched for their reservation based on a confirmation code, stay date or last name.&#x20;

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### Frequently Asked Questions:

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<summary>Are invites automatically generated by the integrations? </summary>

Yes, if the guest details are known, the invites are automatically generated by most of the integrations. One major exception is the [iCal](/integrations/pms-platforms/ical.md) integration. This integration, just creates the reservation and sends you an email to remind you to copy over the guest details.&#x20;

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<summary>Are invites automatically removed? </summary>

No, at the moment we keep all the invites. You have the option to manually remove an invite.&#x20;

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<summary>Can invites be localized? </summary>

Yes, within the translations section of the Admin, you can add translations for your invitation touchpoint.&#x20;

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