Best practices
Best Practices and Use Cases for Duve PMS API
Best Practices and Use Cases for Duve PMS API
Efficient Accommodation Management
Utilize the API to seamlessly create and update accommodation units in the Duve platform:
- Use the ‘create’ and ‘update’ events for managing accommodation units
- Include all required fields in the payload (e.g., id, status, name, address details)
- Leverage optional fields for comprehensive property information
- Example: Create a new room with detailed specifications including WiFi credentials and check-in/out times
Secure Authentication and Rate Limiting
Implement robust authentication and respect rate limits:
- Use bearer token authentication for all API requests
- Send the token via the ‘X-Wishbox-Auth-Token’ header
- Obtain the API Key and account ID from the Duve connection page
- Handle rate limits (60 requests per minute) to ensure uninterrupted service
Webhook Integration for Real-time Updates
Leverage webhooks for efficient data synchronization:
- Set up your endpoint in the Duve connection page to receive real-time updates
- Configure to receive POST requests with JSON payloads for various events
- Implement custom headers to verify authenticity of requests from Duve
- Example: Receive instant notifications for new reservations or updates to existing ones By following these best practices, developers can create robust, efficient, and secure integrations with the Duve PMS API, enhancing the overall guest management experience.
Use cases
Here are a few use cases of useage with the Duve API that can explain how you should interact with the Duve PMS API developing your integration.
