Are you tired of managing your schedule in two different places? Do you use Outlook for work and Google Calendar for personal events? The good news is you can sync the two calendars together. In this article, we'll show you how to sync Outlook with Google Calendar in just a few simple steps.
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Introduction
Are you tired of managing your schedule in two different places? Do you use Outlook for work and Google Calendar for personal events? The good news is you can sync the two calendars together. In this article, we'll show you how to sync Outlook with Google Calendar in just a few simple steps.
Step 1: Export your Outlook calendar
The first step is to export your Outlook calendar. This will create a file that you can import into Google Calendar. To do this, open Outlook and go to "File"> "Open & Export"> "Import/Export". Choose "Export to a file" and select "Comma Separated Values". Select your calendar and choose a location to save the file.
Step 2: Import your Outlook calendar to Google Calendar
Next, log in to your Google account and open Google Calendar. Click the three dots next to "Add calendar" and select "Import". Choose the file you just exported from Outlook and select the Google Calendar you want to import the events to.
Step 3: Set up automatic syncing
Now that your calendars are synced, you'll want to make sure they stay that way. To do this, you can set up automatic syncing between Outlook and Google Calendar. There are a few different ways to do this, depending on your preferences:
Option 1: Use the Google Calendar app for Outlook
The Google Calendar app for Outlook allows you to see your Google Calendar events in Outlook and vice versa. To use this app, download and install it from the Microsoft AppSource. Once installed, you'll be prompted to sign in to your Google account and authorize the app to access your calendar. From here, you can choose which calendars you want to sync and how often you want them to sync.
Option 2: Use a third-party tool
There are several third-party tools available that allow you to sync Outlook with Google Calendar. Some popular options include Sync2, G-Suite Sync for Microsoft Outlook, and AkrutoSync. These tools typically offer more customization options than the Google Calendar app for Outlook, but may come with a fee.
Option 3: Use Zapier
Zapier is an automation tool that allows you to connect different apps together. You can use Zapier to automatically create events in Google Calendar whenever a new event is added to Outlook. To do this, create a "zap" with Outlook and Google Calendar as the two apps. Set up the trigger and action based on your preferences, and Zapier will take care of the rest.
Question and Answer
Q: Can I sync multiple Outlook calendars with Google Calendar?
A: Yes, you can sync multiple Outlook calendars with Google Calendar. Simply export each calendar from Outlook and import them into Google Calendar separately. You can then choose which calendars you want to display in Google Calendar.
Q: Will events I add to Google Calendar show up in Outlook?
A: Yes, if you set up automatic syncing between Outlook and Google Calendar, events you add to Google Calendar will show up in Outlook. If you're using the Google Calendar app for Outlook, you'll need to make sure the "Show in Outlook" option is selected for each event.
Q: Can I sync Outlook tasks with Google Tasks?
A: Unfortunately, there's no built-in way to sync Outlook tasks with Google Tasks. However, there are third-party tools available that allow you to do this, such as TaskTask for iOS and Android.
Conclusion
Syncing Outlook with Google Calendar is a great way to stay organized and ensure you never miss an important event. Whether you choose to use the Google Calendar app for Outlook, a third-party tool, or Zapier, the process is easy to set up and will save you time in the long run.
