How To Add My Outlook Calendar To My Google Calendar

Are you struggling to keep track of your schedule because you have separate calendars on different platforms? Do you use Outlook for work and Google Calendar for personal events? The good news is, you can easily sync your Outlook calendar to your Google Calendar and have all your events in one place. Follow these steps to learn how:

Step 1: Export Your Outlook Calendar

The first thing you need to do is export your Outlook calendar. This will save a copy of your calendar as an iCalendar file (.ics) which you can then import into Google Calendar. Here’s how to export your Outlook calendar:

1. Open your Outlook calendar and click on “File”
2. Click on “Open & Export”
3. Click on “Import/Export”
4. Select “Export to a file” and click “Next”
5. Select “Comma Separated Values” and click “Next”
6. Select the calendar you want to export and choose a location to save the file
7. Click “Finish” to export your calendar

Step 2: Import Your Outlook Calendar into Google Calendar

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

1. Open your Google Calendar
2. Click on the three horizontal lines in the top left corner and select “Settings”
3. Click on “Import & Export”
4. Select “Select file from your computer” and choose the iCalendar file you exported from Outlook
5. Choose the Google Calendar you want to add the events to
6. Click “Import” to add your Outlook calendar to Google Calendar

Step 3: Check Your Calendar Settings

After importing your Outlook calendar to Google Calendar, double-check your calendar settings to ensure that all your events are displaying correctly. You may need to adjust the time zone settings in Google Calendar to match those in Outlook.

Question and Answer

Q: Can I sync my Google Calendar to Outlook?

A: Yes, you can also sync your Google Calendar to Outlook. To do so, you will need to download and install the Google Calendar Sync tool.

Q: Will my Outlook events automatically update in Google Calendar?

A: No, the events in your Outlook calendar will not automatically update in Google Calendar. You will need to export and import your calendar again if you make any changes.

Q: Can I choose which events to import from my Outlook calendar?

A: Yes, you can choose which events to import by selecting specific categories or date ranges during the import process.

Q: Will my Outlook reminders also appear in Google Calendar?

A: Yes, your Outlook reminders will also appear in Google Calendar. However, the reminder settings may need to be adjusted in Google Calendar to match those in Outlook.

Q: Can I add events to my Google Calendar that will not appear in my Outlook calendar?

A: Yes, you can add events to your Google Calendar that will not appear in your Outlook calendar. Simply create a new calendar in Google Calendar and add the events to that calendar.

By following these steps, you can easily sync your Outlook calendar to your Google Calendar and have all your events in one place. This will save you time and help you stay organized. Give it a try today!