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## How to add self-check-in and check-out instructions for my guests on my listings?

You can add or update the check-in and checkout instructions for your listing in the Listing section of your account. Guests won’t be able to find the check-in instructions until 48 hours before their reservation starts, but the checkout instructions will be available to guests prior to booking.

**Add check-in instructions:**

To add check-in instructions to your listing:

- Go to Listings and select the listing you want to edit.
- Under Info for guests, select Check-in method.
- Select the option that suits you best, add additional instructions, and click Save.

**Check-in method options**

Options available for check-in methods include:

- Smart lock: A lock guests open with a mobile app or keypad
- Keypad: Guests can open the door with a code
- Lockbox: The key is stored in a small safe, which guests can open with a code
- Building staff: Someone is available 24 hours a day to let guests in
- Host greets you: A Host or Co-Host will meet guests to exchange the key
- Other: Guests can use a different method not listed above

**Add checkout instructions:**

To add checkout instructions to your listing:

- Go to Listings and select the listing you want to edit.
- Under Info for guests, select Checkout instructions, and click Add instruction.
- Select the option that suits you best and click Save.

**Checkout instructions options**

Options available for checkout instructions include:

- Return keys: Ask guests to return the keys.
- Lock up: Ask guests to lock the entrance door or close the windows.
- Turn things off: Ask guests to turn things off.
- Throw trash away: Ask guests to throw the trash in the bin.
- Put dirty dishes in the sink: Ask guests to put dirty dishes in the sink.
- Additional requests: Any additional checkout instruction not listed above.
