Virtual tours are no longer just a bonus—they’re essential. In today’s real estate market, prospective renters and buyers expect immersive experiences before they ever schedule a showing. That’s why AppFolio users are turning to 360° virtual tours, video walkthroughs, and interactive media pages to lease faster and close more deals. 📈
This step-by-step guide will teach you how to upload and showcase virtual tours in AppFolio like a pro—plus automation tricks, best practices, and tools to help you scale.
Virtual tours help renters visualize the space and feel more confident in their decision. When embedded in your AppFolio listings, they:
To upload and display a virtual tour in AppFolio, make sure you have:
Navigate to your Properties dashboard, then:
Click “Edit” on the listing you want to update
Scroll to the Marketing Section or Media Section. Look for a field labeled:
🔗 Virtual Tour URL or Tour Link
Grab your 360° tour or video link (must be public), and paste it in.
Example:
https://www.cloudpano.com/tours/your-property-tour
⚠️ Make sure the link doesn’t require a password.
Click Save Changes, then go to the public version of your listing to confirm the virtual tour button appears and works correctly. ✅
Want more visuals? See:
👉 Virtual Tour Setup in AppFolio: A Complete Tutorial
AppFolio supports any provider that offers a shareable URL, including:
Want to combine multiple media types (video, floor plans, brochures)? Check out:
👉 How to Embed Floor Plans, Videos, and 3D Tours in AppFolio
Uploading one tour is easy—but what about 20 listings at once?
You can automate your virtual tour upload process with a Zapier integration that updates AppFolio whenever a new row is added in a Google Sheet.
Learn how:
👉 Automating Virtual Tour Uploads with Zapier + AppFolio
CloudPano’s Auto-Embed Tool for AppFolio automatically syncs your tour links with your AppFolio listings—no manual copy-paste required.
It’s ideal for:
To truly stand out, don’t just upload a tour—build a full branded experience.
Here’s how:
Here’s what real estate pros report after embedding tours in AppFolio:
Q: Can I upload more than one tour per listing?
🟢 You can link to a media page that includes multiple tours.
Q: What if the button doesn’t appear in AppFolio?
🔴 Double-check the URL format and ensure it’s a public link.
Q: Is there a cost to use CloudPano?
🟢 Yes, but it includes a free trial. Start here: CloudPano.com
Uploading and showcasing virtual tours in AppFolio is easy—but when done with purpose, it becomes a high-leverage marketing tool that helps you lease faster, attract better leads, and modernize your entire operation. 🌐
👉 Ready to streamline your listings?
Try CloudPano for Free or use the Auto-Embed Tool to automate everything.
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