Sharing Google Calendar With Outlook: A Step-By-Step Guide

Introduction

Google Calendar is a powerful tool for managing your schedule, but it can be frustrating if you also use Outlook for work or personal email. Fortunately, it is possible to share your Google Calendar with Outlook, so you can keep track of all your events in one place.

Step 1: Export Your Google Calendar

The first step is to export your Google Calendar. To do this:

1. Open Google Calendar on your computer.
2. Click on the three dots next to your calendar and select “Settings and sharing”.
3. Scroll down to the “Integrate calendar” section and click on “Export calendars”.
4. Select the calendar you want to export and choose the date range you want to export.
5. Click on “Export” and save the file to your computer.

Step 2: Import Your Google Calendar into Outlook

The next step is to import your Google Calendar into Outlook. To do this:

1. Open Outlook on your computer.
2. Click on “File” in the top left corner.
3. Select “Open & Export” and then “Import/Export”.
4. Choose “Import an iCalendar (.ics) or vCalendar file (.vcs)” and click “Next”.
5. Find the file you saved earlier and select it.
6. Choose the calendar you want to import the events into and click “Next”.
7. Click “Finish” to complete the import process.

Step 3: Sync Your Google Calendar with Outlook

Now that you have imported your calendar into Outlook, you need to set up the sync. To do this:

1. Open Google Calendar on your computer.
2. Click on the three dots next to your calendar and select “Settings and sharing”.
3. Scroll down to the “Integrate calendar” section and copy the “Secret address in iCal format”.
4. Open Outlook on your computer.
5. Click on “File” in the top left corner.
6. Select “Account Settings” and then “Account Settings” again.
7. Click on the “Internet Calendars” tab and then “New”.
8. Paste the URL you copied earlier into the box and click “Add”.
9. Enter a name for the calendar and click “OK”.
10. Click “Close” to complete the sync process.

FAQs

Q: Can I share my Google Calendar with multiple Outlook accounts?

A: Yes, you can share your Google Calendar with multiple Outlook accounts by exporting the calendar and importing it into each account.

Q: Will events added to my Google Calendar automatically appear in Outlook?

A: Yes, events added to your Google Calendar will automatically appear in Outlook once you have set up the sync.

Q: Can I edit events in Outlook and have the changes sync to my Google Calendar?

A: Yes, any changes made to events in Outlook will sync to your Google Calendar.

Q: Can I sync my Outlook Calendar with Google?

A: Yes, you can sync your Outlook Calendar with Google using the same process outlined above, but in reverse.

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you can easily share your Google Calendar with Outlook and keep track of all your events in one place. Whether you use Outlook for work or personal email, this guide will help you stay organized and on top of your schedule.