Keeping track of your schedule can be a daunting task, especially if you have multiple calendars. Luckily, adding an Outlook calendar to your Google Calendar is easier than you might think. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process step by step.

Step 1: Export Your Outlook Calendar

The first step is to export your Outlook calendar. Here’s how:

1. Open Outlook Calendar.
2. Click on the “File” tab.
3. Select “Save Calendar” from the drop-down menu.
4. Choose the date range for the calendar you want to export.
5. Select the location where you want to save the file.
6. Click “Save”.

Step 2: Import Your Outlook Calendar into Google Calendar

Now that you have exported your Outlook calendar, it’s time to import it into Google Calendar. Here’s how:

1. Open Google Calendar.
2. Click on the three dots icon next to “Add calendar” on the left-hand side.
3. Select “Import” from the drop-down menu.
4. Choose the file you saved in Step 1.
5. Select the Google Calendar you want to add your Outlook events to.
6. Click “Import”.

Step 3: Sync Your Calendars

Now that you have imported your Outlook calendar into Google Calendar, you’ll want to make sure that any changes you make to your Outlook events are reflected in your Google Calendar. Here’s how:

1. Open Google Calendar.
2. Click on the three dots icon next to your Outlook Calendar on the left-hand side.
3. Select “Settings and sharing” from the drop-down menu.
4. Under “Integrate calendar”, copy the “Secret address in iCal format” URL.
5. Open Outlook Calendar.
6. Click on the “Add calendar” button at the top of the page.
7. Select “From Internet” from the drop-down menu.
8. Paste the URL you copied in Step 4 into the “Link to the calendar” field.
9. Click “OK”.

FAQs

Q: Can I add multiple Outlook calendars to my Google Calendar?

A: Yes, you can repeat Steps 1 and 2 for each Outlook calendar you want to add to your Google Calendar.

Q: Will my Google Calendar events sync with my Outlook calendar?

A: No, this tutorial only covers how to add an Outlook calendar to Google Calendar. If you want to sync your events across platforms, you’ll need to use a third-party tool like Zapier or IFTTT.

Q: Do I need to repeat Step 3 every time I make changes to my Outlook events?

A: No, once you have completed Step 3, your calendars should sync automatically. However, it may take up to 24 hours for changes to be reflected in both calendars.

By following these steps, you should now have successfully added your Outlook calendar to your Google Calendar, making it easier to keep track of all your events and appointments in one place.