> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://hostledger.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Automated OTA payout reconciliation for Hospitable and QuickBooks users

## Welcome to Host Ledger

Host Ledger automates OTA payout reconciliation for short-term rental hosts. Upload your payout CSVs from Airbnb, VRBO, or Booking.com, and Host Ledger matches reservations, categorizes income, fees, and adjustments, and creates fully detailed deposits—ready to post to QuickBooks.

No more spreadsheets. No more manual deposit splitting. No more hours lost matching reservations to bank deposits.

## How it works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect" icon="link">
    Link your Hospitable account and QuickBooks Online. Your properties, reservations, accounts, and classes sync automatically.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Map" icon="map">
    Map your properties to QuickBooks classes, and assign payout categories—like rental income, cleaning fees, and adjustments—to your QuickBooks accounts.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload" icon="upload">
    Upload your payout CSV from Airbnb, VRBO, or Booking.com.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review" icon="magnifying-glass">
    Host Ledger categorizes each line item and flags anything that needs your attention. High-confidence payouts are ready to post automatically.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Post" icon="paper-plane">
    Click post, and the deposit is sent to QuickBooks. Then click "Match" in QuickBooks to complete the reconciliation.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What Host Ledger handles

* Multi-reservation payouts
* Adjustments and refunds
* Clawbacks and resolutions
* VRBO netting
* Booking.com separate billing
* Per-property categorization with QuickBooks classes

## Get started

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Getting Started" icon="rocket" href="/docs/quickstart">
    Connect your accounts and post your first payout.
  </Card>

  <Card title="FAQ" icon="circle-question" href="/docs/faq">
    Common questions answered.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>