Google Calendar, iCal, Outlook, and many other apps allow you to create multiple calendars. However, managing too many calendar apps for different purposes can become challenging. To stay organized, consider merging your various calendars into one app so you won’t lose track of current events and dates. This guide will explain how to natively import your Outlook Calendar into Google Calendar on any device, including powerful new Chromebooks, without using plugins or extensions.
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How to add Outlook Calendar to Google Calendar on the web
The best way to add Outlook Calendar to your Google Calendar is on the web. All you do is copy the Microsoft Outlook ICS link and add it to Google Calendar using the following steps:
Visit Outlook.com on the web and sign in with your Microsoft account details.
Move to the Calendar section and click the gear icon to open Settings.
Select Shared calendars. Pick your internet calendar.
Select Can view all details under the permission. Click Publish.
Outlook generates the HTML and ICAL format. Copy the ICS link.
Navigate to Google Calendar on the web.
Click + beside Other calendars. Select From URL.
Paste the ICS link and click Add calendar.
Click the three-dot menu beside the Outlook calendar and open Settings to change the name, update the time zone, and tweak notification settings. To add several Outlook calendars to Google, change the calendar name to avoid confusion.
Your Outlook calendar entries may not appear immediately in Google Calendars. It can take several hours for all of your Outlook data to upload and populate.
How to sync Outlook Calendar with Google Calendar on Mac
Outlook has macOS and Windows apps. You can download the Outlook app on the App Store or via your Microsoft 365 dashboard. Here’s a brief tutorial that will walk you through the process:
Download Outlook from the Mac App Store.
Launch Outlook and sign in with your Microsoft account details.
Click Outlook at the top and open Settings.
Select Accounts.
Click + and select Add an Account.
Log in with your Google account details.
Move to the Calendar tab and expand the Gmail menu.
To check your personal, other, and people’s calendars, click the radio button beside the calendar you want to see.
From now on, when you create a new event, you can save the entry in Gmail.
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If you’re using an older version of macOS or iPadOS, your settings may look slightly different. If you are unable to find the Calendar option using the steps below, simply type “calendar” in the Settings search bar.
How to sync your Outlook Calendar with Google Calendar on iPhone or iPad
You can add your Outlook and Google calendars to the default Calendar app on iPhone and iPad. That way, you can check your iCloud calendar with Outlook and Gmail.
Tap the Settings icon on your iPhone.
Scroll to Calendar.
Open Accounts.
Tap Add Account.
Select Google and enter your account details.
Select Outlook and sign in with your account details.
Turn on the Calendars toggle for both accounts. You can also activate emails, contacts, reminders, and notes and sync them with the Apple apps.
Open the Calendar app on your iPhone.
Tap Calendars at the bottom. Select the relevant Gmail and Outlook calendars from the following menu.
You can manage your Outlook and Google calendars and create new events in them.
Sync Outlook Calendar with Google Calendar on your Android phone or tablet
The default Google apps on Android don’t support Outlook integration. However, you can view your Google Calendar events using the Outlook mobile app.
Download Microsoft Outlook on your Android phone using the link below.
Launch Outlook and add your Microsoft and Gmail email accounts to it.
Move to the Calendar tab.
Tap the calendar icon in the upper-left corner.
To check your Google and Outlook calendars in the list, select the checkmark beside the calendars you want to see.
Use the top menu to check your calendar in Day, 3-Day, and Month view.
Use Google Calendar with Outlook on Windows
Microsoft offers an Outlook app on Windows. The Windows Outlook app supports Gmail accounts and allows you to integrate calendars from Outlook and Gmail. Follow the steps below to get started.
Launch Outlook on Windows. If you’re using an old Outlook app, turn on the Try the new Outlook toggle in the upper-right corner. The system downloads the new Outlook experience on Windows and asks you to restart the app.
Select Add Account from the sidebar.
Sign in with your Gmail account details.
Move to the Calendar tab.
Select the Google and Outlook calendars to check them in action.
Both Outlook and Google Calendar support the iCal format, enabling you to keep track of your commitments on both calendars in one place. Staying on top of events improves your productivity. Plus, if you fully move over to Google Calendar after importing your Outlook events, you’d be surprised how much it is packed with useful features to keep your busy schedule in check.
