Understanding Instant Book
- 2026-02-10 12:04:30
You can turn Instant Book on or off anytime. Update your booking settings in the Listings tab.
When using Instant Book, all booking guests must go through Airbnb’s identity verification process, agree to your house rules, and meet your guest requirements.
You can set your requirements to offer Instant Book only to guests who have a positive track record. That means they’ve completed at least one stay and haven’t received any negative reviews.
If you require a government ID during an in-person check-in, or if it’s a requirement where your property is located, you can request this from guests by messaging them through your Messages tab.
You’ll need to keep your calendar up to date when using Instant Book. Consider syncing your Airbnb calendar with any other calendars you use. This helps you avoid getting unexpected bookings or canceling a reservation due to a scheduling error, which could result in cancellation fees and other consequences.
You can cancel a booking without consequences for valid reasons, like a guest making it clear they’ll likely break one of your house rules. Keep in mind that you can never cancel for any reason that violates Airbnb’s nondiscrimination policy.
