Syncing your Apple Calendar with your Google Calendar can be a handy way to keep all your events in one place, especially if you use both Apple and Google products. It’s a fairly simple process and once it’s set up, it works like magic. Here’s how to do it.
Step by Step Tutorial to Sync your Apple Calendar to Google Calendar
Before we dive into the steps, let’s understand what we’re about to do. By syncing your Apple Calendar with your Google Calendar, you’ll be able to see all your Apple events within your Google Calendar, and vice versa. This is perfect for those who use multiple devices or want to share their calendar with others who use Google Calendar.
Step 1: Open your Apple Calendar
Open the Apple Calendar app on your Mac or iOS device.
The Apple Calendar app is where you’ll begin the process. Make sure you’re signed in with your Apple ID.
Step 2: Find the ‘Calendars’ option
Click on ‘Calendars’ at the bottom of the app to see all your calendars.
This will show you all the calendars you have created or are subscribed to within the Apple Calendar app.
Step 3: Choose the calendar to sync
Select the calendar you want to sync with Google Calendar.
If you have multiple calendars and only want to sync one, make sure you select the correct one.
Step 4: Make your calendar public
Right-click the calendar and select ‘Public Calendar.’
Making your calendar public generates a URL that you can use to add the calendar to Google Calendar. Don’t worry – you can revoke this later.
Step 5: Copy the calendar’s URL
Right-click again and choose ‘Copy Link.’
This is the link you’ll need to add your Apple Calendar to Google Calendar.
Step 6: Open Google Calendar
Go to Google Calendar on your web browser and sign in.
Make sure you’re signed into the Google account where you want to add the Apple Calendar.
Step 7: Add Apple Calendar to Google Calendar
Click on the plus sign next to ‘Other calendars’ and select ‘From URL.’
Here you’ll paste in the URL you copied from your Apple Calendar.
Step 8: Paste the URL and add the calendar
Paste the URL into the box and click ‘Add Calendar.’
Google Calendar will then sync with your Apple Calendar. It may take a few minutes for all the events to appear.
After completing these steps, your Apple Calendar will be synced with your Google Calendar. Any changes you make in the Apple Calendar will automatically update in Google Calendar.
Tips to Sync your Apple Calendar to Google Calendar
- Make sure you’re signed into the correct Apple ID and Google account before starting the process.
- If you want to sync multiple Apple Calendars, you’ll need to repeat the steps for each calendar.
- You can make your Apple Calendar private again after syncing by deselecting ‘Public Calendar.’
- Remember to refresh your Google Calendar if you don’t see the Apple Calendar events right away.
- Use the same process to remove an Apple Calendar from Google Calendar if you no longer want it synced.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I can’t make my Apple Calendar public?
You may not have the necessary permissions if the calendar is shared with you. Contact the calendar owner to make it public or get the URL.
Can I edit Apple Calendar events from Google Calendar?
No, any changes to events need to be made in the Apple Calendar app. They will then sync with Google Calendar.
What happens if I delete an event in Apple Calendar?
The event will also be deleted from Google Calendar after the calendars sync.
Can I sync Apple Calendar with other calendar apps?
Yes, as long as the other calendar app supports importing calendars by URL, the same process will work.
Will the calendars sync in real-time?
Syncing won’t be in real-time but typically takes only a few minutes to update across calendars.
Summary
- Open Apple Calendar
- Click on ‘Calendars’
- Select calendar to sync
- Make calendar public
- Copy calendar URL
- Open Google Calendar
- Add Apple Calendar to Google Calendar
- Paste URL and add calendar
Conclusion
In the era of digital organization, having your calendars in sync across all platforms is crucial. By following the steps outlined above, you’ll ensure that your Apple Calendar and Google Calendar work seamlessly together. This integration will not only save you time and prevent scheduling conflicts but also enhance your productivity by having a consolidated view of your commitments. Whether you’re a professional juggling multiple meetings or someone trying to keep track of family events, syncing your calendars is a step towards a more organized life. And remember, the key to successful syncing is ensuring that any changes made in one calendar reflect in the other. So go ahead, sync your apple calendar to google calendar, and enjoy the convenience it brings to your daily planning.
Kermit Matthews is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with more than a decade of experience writing technology guides. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science and has spent much of his professional career in IT management.
He specializes in writing content about iPhones, Android devices, Microsoft Office, and many other popular applications and devices.