How to Embed a Virtual Tour in AppFolio: A Simple Walkthrough

Cloudpano
July 19, 2025
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🖥️ How to Embed a Virtual Tour in AppFolio: A Simple Walkthrough

Adding a virtual tour to your rental listing in AppFolio is one of the smartest ways to stand out, engage tenants, and lease faster. 🚀 Whether you're managing a single unit or a large portfolio, this simple walkthrough will show you how to embed a 3D or 360° tour in just a few clicks.

No coding. No stress. Just a clear step-by-step guide with time-saving tips to make your listings shine. ✨

🎯 Why Embed a Virtual Tour in AppFolio?

Let’s face it: photos aren’t enough anymore.

🔍 Renters want to see the space in detail—before they ever schedule a showing.

Embedding a virtual tour:

  • 🧲 Attracts more qualified leads
  • 📉 Reduces in-person no-shows
  • ⏱️ Speeds up leasing decisions
  • 📈 Boosts your listing's visibility and conversion

🧰 What You’ll Need Before Embedding

Before you log into AppFolio, gather the following:

  • ✅ A public virtual tour link (from CloudPano, Matterport, or similar)
  • ✅ Admin access to your AppFolio property dashboard
  • ✅ A property listing already created

🛠️ Step-by-Step: How to Embed a Virtual Tour in AppFolio

Step 1: Log into AppFolio Admin Panel

Go to your AppFolio dashboard and find the property listing you want to update.

Click:

Properties → [Select Property] → Edit Listing

Step 2: Locate the Virtual Tour Field

Scroll to the Marketing or Media section.

Look for a field labeled:

Virtual Tour URL or Tour Link

If you don’t see it, double-check your user permissions or contact AppFolio support.

Step 3: Paste Your Tour Link

Paste the full URL from your tour provider (e.g., CloudPano or Matterport) into the field. Example:

https://www.cloudpano.com/tours/example-tour-id

⚠️ Make sure the link is publicly viewable so renters can access it from the listing.

Step 4: Save and Preview

Click Save

Now visit the public version of your listing. You should see a “Virtual Tour” button—often near the photo carousel or media section.

🎉 Success! You’ve embedded your virtual tour.

Need help formatting other types of media? Read How to Embed Floor Plans, Videos, and 3D Tours in AppFolio

🤔 What Types of Virtual Tours Work?

AppFolio supports tour URLs from most major platforms, including:

  • 🌀 CloudPano
  • 🏠 Matterport
  • 🧭 Kuula
  • 📹 Vimeo or YouTube (for walkthrough-style tours)

🔁 Automate It for Scale (Optional)

If you’re managing multiple listings, manually embedding tours gets repetitive fast.

Use Zapier to trigger a tour embed when a new property is added or a tour goes live.

See the full walkthrough here: Automating Virtual Tour Uploads with Zapier + AppFolio

🤖 Want the Easy Button? Try CloudPano Auto-Embed

If you use CloudPano, you can skip the manual embed step entirely with their Auto-Embed Tool for AppFolio.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Upload your 360 tour to CloudPano
  2. Connect it to your AppFolio listing
  3. Click “Auto-Embed”

Done. 🔥

Learn more: CloudPano Auto-Embed Tool for AppFolio

📊 What Happens After You Embed a Tour?

You’ll notice immediate improvements in listing performance:

🧠 Pro Tips for Better Virtual Tour Performance

🧩 Bundle Your Media: Create a Full Tour Experience

Instead of linking to a single tour, consider creating a media page that includes:

  • 🌀 Virtual tour
  • 📽️ Listing video
  • 📐 Floor plan
  • 📝 Amenities sheet
  • 📞 Call-to-action buttons

Then embed the page URL as your virtual tour link. 📲

🧭 Final Thoughts

Embedding a virtual tour in AppFolio is one of the simplest ways to upgrade your listings, impress tenants, and lease faster. Whether you’re managing 5 units or 500, this walkthrough gives you the tools to act now—and automate as you grow.

👉 Ready to embed your first tour?
Start building your tour with CloudPano →

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