How to Sync Outlook Calendar to Google Calendar (2024 Update)

In this article, we will show you how to sync Outlook Calendar to Google Calendar on a computer, Android Phone, and iPhone or iPad. Simply follow the process below.

How to Sync Outlook Calendar to Google Calendar on a Computer

Follow the steps below to sync Outlook and Google Calendar from your computer.

1. Open Outlook and Access the Calendar Section

Open your Outlook account and navigate to the calendar section to manage your events.

2. Use Outlook's Settings to Publish Your Calendar

Click the gear icon in Outlook for settings.

Go to 'Shared calendars'. In 'Publish a calendar', select a calendar and set permissions. Click 'Publish' after adjustments.

3. Download the Published Calendar ICS File from Outlook

After publishing, click the ICS link and choose 'Download' to save the file to your computer. Remember its location for later use.

4. Open Google Calendar and Navigate to Import & Export Settings

Access Google Calendar through your Google account or search for it online.

Once opened, click the settings icon and find the 'Import & Export' option.

5. Select and Import the ICS File into Google Calendar

Under 'Import & Export' in Google Calendar, choose to import a calendar. Select the ICS file from your computer.

Then click 'Import' to initiate the import process.

6. Confirm and Complete the Calendar Import in Google Calendar

After clicking 'Import', a confirmation prompt will appear. Follow the instructions to complete the import process.

7. Check Google Calendar for the Newly Imported Outlook Events

Verify that the events from Outlook are now visible in Google Calendar. Refresh if needed.

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8. Update Google Calendar Manually

Since this process doesn't automatically sync future changes, repeat these steps to update Google Calendar with new events from Outlook as needed.

How to Sync an Outlook Calendar to Google Calendar from an iPhone or iPad

Follow the steps below to sync Outlook with Google Calendar using your iPhone or iPad.

1. Launch Settings App and Navigate to Calendar Options on iPhone/iPad

Open the Settings app on your device and scroll to select 'Calendar'.

2. Access Account Management in Calendar Settings

In the Calendar settings, tap on 'Accounts' to manage your email accounts.

3. Begin Adding a New Account in the Accounts Section

Choose 'Add Account' to start adding a new email account.

4. Sign Into Your Google Account for Calendar Sync

Select 'Google' as the account type and log in with your Google account details.

5. Add and Sign Into Your Outlook Account

Choose 'Outlook' as another account type and enter your Outlook login information.

6. Enable Calendar Sync for Both Google and Outlook Accounts

Turn on the 'Calendars' option for both your Google and Outlook accounts to enable sync.

7. Open the Calendar App to Select and View Synced Calendars

Launch the Calendar app, tap 'Calendars' at the bottom, and choose which Gmail and Outlook calendars to display.

8. Manage Events in Synced Outlook and Google Calendars

With your calendars now synced, manage your events and create new ones in both Outlook and Google calendars.

‍How to Sync Outlook Calendar with Google Calendar on an Android Phone

Follow the steps below to easily sync an Outlook Calendar to Google Calendar on your Android phone.

1. Open Outlook App and Select Calendar on Your Android Device

Open the Outlook application on your Android device. Then, click on the 'Calendar' option typically located at the bottom.

2. Navigate to Settings in Outlook App

In the Outlook app, locate and tap the settings icon, usually a gear icon in the bottom left corner.

3. Select the Option to Add a New Email Account

Within the settings menu, find and select the option to add a new email account.

4. Choose to Add Your Google Account

Select the option to add a Google account and choose the Google account with the calendar you want to sync.

5. Verify and Confirm Sync of Google Calendar in Outlook App

Exit the settings and tap on the calendar icon. Check if your Google Calendar events are now visible in Outlook. Confirm that both Outlook and Google Calendar events are properly displayed for a complete, updated calendar view.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to sync Outlook Calendar to Google Calendar from a Computer, Android phone, and iPhone or iPad. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to invite people to Google Calendar or our article on how to use Google Calendar as a planner.