Why Registration & Login Are Mandatory for Booking in WP Rentals
In WP Rentals, users must register and log in before sending a booking request. This is a standard practice used by major reservation platforms like Airbnb and HomeAway for several key reasons:
1️⃣ Identity & Communication
🔹 Booking without registration is like having an email account with no way to identify yourself.
🔹 Who would receive booking confirmations, invoices, or cancellation notifications?
🔹 Without an account, users can’t retrieve reservation details or communicate with property owners.
2️⃣ Access to Reservation Details
🔹 If a guest forgets the reservation dates, price, or other details, how will they check that information?
🔹 Admins need a way to track and manage reservations efficiently.
3️⃣ Secure Owner Contact
🔹 Owner contact details are only shared after a confirmed booking and only with the user who made the reservation.
🔹 Without an account, there’s no way to securely share this information.
4️⃣ Fraud Prevention & Payment Tracking
🔹 How can the system verify the user making the payment?
🔹 Without registration, there’s a higher risk of fraud and disputes over admin fees.
5️⃣ Users Expect an Account for Bookings
🔹 No serious traveler will avoid booking just because they need to create an account.
🔹 Guests want secure access to reservation info, payments, and messages.
6️⃣ Protecting Your Business as an Admin
🔹 Registration allows admins to monitor conversations between guests and owners.
🔹 This helps prevent direct deals that cut out the platform and ensures secure transactions.
Final Thought
💡 Registration is not an obstacle—it’s a necessity. It ensures a secure, organized, and professional booking process for both guests and property owners.