How do I create my first monitor?

A monitor is one hotel, a date range and a target price. Follow these steps to create your first one.

1. Sign up

Create an account with your email and a password.

The password must have at least 8 characters.

2. Verify your email

We send you a verification link. Click it within 24 hours.

You cannot create monitors until you verify. A banner with a "Resend email" button stays on screen until you do.

3. Search for a hotel

Search for the hotel you want to track.

If you cannot find it, you can send us a hotel request in the app.

4. Pick your dates

  • Check-in cannot be in the past.
  • Check-out must be after check-in.
  • Dates cannot be more than 2 years ahead.
  • You cannot add the same hotel with the same dates twice.

5. Set a target price

The target is the base nightly rate, before taxes and fees, in the hotel's currency.

ExploreDrop fills in a suggested target. You can keep it or change it.

6. Check that the confirmation email arrives

We send a confirmation email when you create a monitor.

It tells you if the current price already meets your target.

If you do not see it, check your spam and promotions folders.

Still need help?

Email us and include:

  • the email address you signed up with
  • the hotel and the dates
  • a screenshot, if you have one
Email support@exploredrop.com

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