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Apple iCal
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iPhone calendar sync (indirect)

Answer

Google Calendar allows you to subscribe to one or more calendars via standard web links that are understood by Apple's iCal. Once a Google Calendar is synchronized with your desktop iCal application it can also be synchronized with your mobile device.

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Add your Google Calendar events to Apple Calendar and use it on iOS
What to Know
How to Set up Your Google Calendars in Apple Calendar
Add Individual Google Calendars to iOS
How to Use Google Calendar with Your iPhone or iPad
Can iCal be shared with Google Calendar?
Can you add iCal file to Google Calendar?

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For instructions to set this up, please see Can I see Google Calendar events on my Apple calendar on the Mac, an iPhone, or an iPad

You can sync Google Calendar with the Calendar app that comes on your Mac.

In the top left corner of your screen, click Calendar and then Preferences.
Click the Accounts tab.
On the left side of the Accounts tab, click Add Add.
Select Google and then Continue.
To add your Google account information, follow the steps on the screen.
On the Accounts tab, use "Refresh Calendars" to choose how often you want Apple Calendar and Google Calendar to sync.

You can sync Google Calendar with the Calendar app that comes on your iPhone or iPad.

On your iPhone or iPad, open your Settings.
Tap Accounts & Passwords.
Tap Add account Google.
Enter your email address Next.
Enter your password. If you don't have the latest operating system and you use 2-Step Verification, enter an app password instead of your regular password.
Tap Next.
Emails, contacts, and calendar events will now sync directly with your Google Account. To sync only your calendar, turn off the other services.
Open the Calendar app on your iPhone to see your Google Calendar events.

To sync with an existing account, tap the account and turn on Calendars.

Add your Google Calendar events to Apple Calendar and use it on iOS

Updated on December 21, 2020

What to Know

Set up Google Calendar using Apple's Add Account wizard, and it will sync seamlessly with the default calendar app for iOS.
Next, go to Settings > Password & Accounts > Add Account > Google and follow the steps from there to start syncing.
This process copies your Google calendar(s) to iOS but doesn't blend or merge with your iCloud account or another calendar account.

This article explains how to add your Google Calendar events to your Apple calendar and add individual calendars to iOS. Instructions in this article apply to iOS 11 and above.

How to Set up Your Google Calendars in Apple Calendar

To add your Google Calendar events to Apple Calendar and have them synchronize automatically:

On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Password & Accounts.
Tap Add Account.
Choose Google.
Sign in to your Google account. Tap the Create account link to create a new Google account.
The Google Accounts login screen requests your username and password on separate pages. If you set up two-factor authentication for your Google account, enter the response code.
Turn on the Calendars toggle switch to sync Google Calendar with your iPhone or iPad. Then, tap Save to continue.
A large calendar may take a few minutes to sync.
Open the Apple Calendar app to view your events and appointments.

Add Individual Google Calendars to iOS

You don't need to sync all the associated calendars in your Google account to iOS.

Go to the Google Calendar sync settings page.
Select the check box next to the calendars to sync with the Apple Calendar app. Clear the check box to prevent a calendar from syncing.
Think twice about syncing shared calendars with public or religious holidays. Different calendars show these events. Syncing these calendars may create duplicate entries.
Select Save.
Refresh Apple Calendar to check that your preferences are reflected.

How to Use Google Calendar with Your iPhone or iPad

Several Google Calendar features don't work on Apple Calendar. These include the Room Scheduler and emailed event notifications. Also, you can't create new Google calendars using Apple Calendar.

Go to Settings > Passwords & Accounts to turn on or off sync settings, including your calendar. Tap your Gmail account to reveal the switches for mail, contacts, calendars, and notes.

By adding your Google account to iOS, you've configured it for the Apple Mail, Calendar, Contacts, and Notes apps. However, apps from the App Store, such as Microsoft Outlook, cannot read from the iOS Settings configuration; set up your Google account individually in non-Apple apps.

FAQ

How do I sync Outlook Calendar with Google Calendar?
To sync your Outlook and Google calendars, you'll need to download and sign in to Google Workplace Sync for Microsoft Outlook. Once signed in, go to Set Up Google Workspace Sync for Microsoft Outlook and select Import data from an existing profile. In Outlook, select your Google Workspace > Set Up Google Workspace Sync for Microsoft Outlook > Start Microsoft Outlook.
How do I sync Facebook calendar with Google Calendar?
In Facebook, go to the left pane and select Events to access your Facebook Events > select See All > right-click Add to Calendar > select Copy Link Address. Next, open Google Calendar > Settings > Settings. In the left pane, choose Add Calendar > From URL > paste the URL > Add Calendar.

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Can iCal be shared with Google Calendar?

Step 2: Adding your Apple Calendar to Google Calendar Tap on the plus icon to bring up additional options: Select From URL from the options provided: 3. Enter the URL you copied from either your Calendar app or icloud.com and click Add Calendar.

Can you add iCal file to Google Calendar?

To import your iCal to Google Calendar follow the steps below: In iCal choose File > Export. Name the file and click Export. Log in to Google Calendar.