Virtual tours are no longer just a bonus—they’re a must-have for today’s digital-first renters. 📲 As a property manager using AppFolio, you have a powerful opportunity to enhance your listings by adding immersive 360° or video walkthroughs.
In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show you exactly how to upload virtual tours to AppFolio, whether you manage a few units or a portfolio of hundreds. Ready to impress renters and lease faster? Let’s dive in! 💥
Virtual tours help renters visualize the space before ever stepping foot on the property. The result? Faster leasing cycles and more qualified leads.
Before uploading, make sure you have:
Navigate to your AppFolio dashboard and click:
Properties → Select the Listing → Edit Listing
Scroll down to the Marketing or Media section.
Look for a field labeled:
🔗 Virtual Tour URL or Tour Link
Copy and paste the full public link from your tour provider. Example:
https://www.cloudpano.com/tours/your-tour-link
⚠️ Make sure the link is public and doesn’t require a password.
Click Save and go to the public view of your listing.
You should now see a “Virtual Tour” button next to your photos or below the media section.
Congrats! 🎉 You just upgraded your listing.
For a more detailed walkthrough, check Virtual Tour Setup in AppFolio: A Complete Tutorial
AppFolio supports any tour that provides a shareable public link:
Want to include more than just a tour? Learn how in How to Embed Floor Plans, Videos, and 3D Tours in AppFolio
If you’re managing dozens or hundreds of units, automation becomes a must.
Use a Zap to connect Google Sheets with your AppFolio upload flow or internal checklist.
→ Learn more: Automating Virtual Tour Uploads with Zapier + AppFolio
CloudPano’s Auto-Embed Tool for AppFolio allows you to auto-embed tours into listings with one click.
Perfect for busy leasing teams or media partners.
Want to stand out even more? Build a branded media page that includes:
Then paste that media page link into your Virtual Tour field in AppFolio.
Here’s what happens to your listing performance when you add a tour:
Uploading a virtual tour to AppFolio is fast, easy, and one of the smartest upgrades you can make to your listings. 🎯
Whether you use CloudPano, Matterport, or YouTube, embedding your tour helps you lease faster, attract more renters, and compete at the highest level. 💼
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