Google Calendar is a productivity beast. But if you are an iPhone user or have recently switched to an iPhone, juggling two apps to manage your schedule can be challenging. No need to worry; we will show you how to use and share a Google Calendar on your iPhone in a few taps.
It can be challenging to share Google Calendar and manage its events on an iPhone as the UI of the Calendar app is slightly different. However, all the features of Google Calendar can be easily accessed in the Calendar app on your iPhone. Let’s get started.
How to Add a Google Calendar to iPhone
Step 1: Launch the Settings app on your iPhone and tap Calendar.
Step 2: Tap Accounts.
Step 3: Tap Add Account.
Step 4: Now, tap Google.
Step 5: Enter your credentials and tap Next.
Step 6: Once signed in, open the Calendar app on your iPhone and tap Calendars at the bottom.
Step 7: Tap and check all the calendars under the GMAIL section to view your Google Calendars and select Done.
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Sync Google Calendar With iPhone
Google Calendar syncs automatically once you’ve added it to your iPhone. However, if you want to sync manually, here are the steps to follow:
Step 1: Launch the Calendar app and tap Calendars.
Step 2: Do a PTR (pull-to-refresh), and your calendars will be synced.
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Sharing a Google Calendar is trickier than adding and syncing, as it requires a computer. But the process is effortless. Here’s how to add a shared Google Calendar to your iPhone:
Step 1: Open the Google Calendar web in a browser on your Mac or PC and click the three dots next to the calendar you wish to share.
Step 2: Click Settings and sharing.
Step 3: Click Integrate calendar from the left menu.
Step 4: Scroll down to the ‘Secret address in iCal format’ and click the copy icon.
Step 5: Now, open the Calendar app on your iPhone and tap Calendars at the bottom.
Step 6: Tap Add Calendar at the bottom left.
Step 7: Tap Add Subscription Calendar.
Step 8: Now, paste the copied link from the Google Calendar web and tap Subscribe.
Step 9: Tap Add to confirm the addition of the calendar.
Also Read: How to change colors on Google Calendar.
Duplicate or Remove Duplicate Calendar Events
The Apple Calendar also lets you quickly duplicate events in the Google Calendar. Here are the simple steps to follow:
Step 1: Open the Apple Calendar app on your iPhone and press and hold the event you wish to duplicate.
Step 2: Tap Duplicate from the available options.
If you have duplicated a wrong event on your calendar, the Calendar app lets you undo it. You must enable Shake to Undo on your iPhone to undo or redo the actions inside the Apple Calendar app. Once done, follow these steps.
Step 3: Shake your iPhone with the Calendar app open.
Step 4: A pop-up will appear on the screen, tap Undo. And that’s it.
FAQs Related to iPhone Calendar
1. Can you add and sync multiple Google Calendars on iPhone?
Yes, you can. You can add as many calendars as you like on your iPhone.
2. Why can’t I add an event to my Google Calendar from my iPhone?
If you have added a calendar by subscribing to it, it will have only read access on your iPhone, i.e., you can view events only and not create one inside it. We suggest you add a calendar by following the first method to create an event.
3. Why is the shared Google Calendar not showing on my iPhone?
Ensure the shared Calendar address is in iCal format to show on your iPhone. Or open the Calendar app, tap Calendars, and then tap and check the shared calendar for it to show on your iPhone.
Master Google Calendar on Your iPhone
Google Calendar is a powerful tool for collaborating, sharing your schedules, and being productive. Now that you’ve mastered using Google Calendar on your iPhone, you can efficiently share your calendars with your family or colleagues and plan your days. We hope this guide helped you get the most out of Google Calendar.
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