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

# Getting Started: For Owners

> Create your account, add a property, invite a cleaner, and run your first cleaning.

This walkthrough takes you from a brand-new account to a completed and verified first cleaning.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your account">
    Sign up at [betweenguests.com](https://betweenguests.com). After confirming your email you'll be prompted to:

    * Enter your **display name** (shown to your cleaners)
    * Select your **timezone** (used for scheduling)

    Your account is personal to you. You can manage multiple properties from it without creating separate logins.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add your first property">
    From your dashboard, click **Add Property** and fill in:

    | Field                | Notes                                                    |
    | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
    | Name                 | A short label for your own reference (e.g. "Lake House") |
    | Address              | Full street address                                      |
    | Type                 | Apartment, house, condo, etc.                            |
    | Bedrooms / Bathrooms | Used for cleaner estimates                               |
    | Notes                | Parking instructions, entry codes, etc.                  |

    You can also enable **Owner Cleans First** during setup — see [Owner Cleans First](/owners/owner-cleans-first) for details.

    Click **Save**. Your property is now available for scheduling.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Invite your first cleaner">
    Go to **Team** → **Invite Cleaner** and fill in:

    * **Rate type**: Hourly or flat fee
    * **Amount**: The agreed rate in dollars
    * **Notes**: Any message to include in the invitation

    Copy the generated **invite link** and share it with your cleaner (text, email, or messaging app). The link expires after **24 hours**.

    Once the cleaner accepts, they'll appear in your roster and will start receiving your cleaning opportunities.

    <Note>
      You can invite multiple cleaners. All of them will see available jobs and can accept on a first-come-first-served basis.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Schedule a cleaning">
    Open the **Cleanings** section and click **New Cleaning**. Select:

    * **Property**
    * **Date and start time**
    * **Type** (standard, deep clean, etc.)
    * **Estimated duration**
    * **Notes** for the cleaner (optional)

    Once saved, the cleaning appears as **Available** in your cleaners' job feed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review and verify the completed work">
    When your cleaner marks the job as complete, you'll receive a notification. Open the cleaning to see:

    * Completed checklist items
    * Proof photos with timestamps
    * Time log

    If everything looks good, click **Verify**. If something needs attention, click **Request Redo** and add notes explaining what to fix.

    See [Verifying a Cleaning](/owners/verifying-a-cleaning) for the full review workflow.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Once your first cleaning is verified, the full cycle is in place. Future cleanings follow the same flow — you can also connect your Airbnb calendar to auto-create cleanings on checkout.
</Tip>