Google Calendar on iPhone: How to Add

Setting Up Your Google Account

Before adding Google Calendar to your iPhone, ensure you have a Google account. If you already use Gmail, that account works. If not, creating one is simple:

1. Visit the Google Account Sign-Up Page: Go to the Google account sign-up page and follow the prompts.
2. Verify Your Account: After filling out the required information, you will receive a verification email. Click the verification link in the email to activate your account.

Integrating Google Calendar with Your iPhone

Once you have a Google account, integrate Google Calendar with your iPhone's Calendar app. Here’s how:

Adding Google Calendar via Settings

1. Open Settings: On your iPhone, go to the Settings app.
2. Select Mail, Contacts, Calendars: Scroll down and tap on Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
3. Add Account: Tap on Add Account.
4. Choose Google: Select Google from the list of available accounts.
5. Sign In: Enter your Google account credentials and tap Next.
6. Authorize Access: You will be prompted to authorize access to your Google account. Tap OK to proceed.
7. Select Calendars: Slide the toggle next to Calendars to the right to enable syncing.
8. Save Changes: Tap Save to save your changes.

Adding Google Calendar via Calendar App

Alternatively, add Google Calendar directly from the Calendar app:

1. Open Calendar App: Launch the Calendar app on your iPhone.
2. Tap Calendars: At the bottom center of the screen, tap on the Calendars icon.
3. Add Account: Tap on Add Account.
4. Choose Other: Select Other from the list of available accounts.
5. Add Subscribed Calendar: Tap on Add Subscribed Calendar.
6. Enter Calendar URL: Enter the URL of the Google Calendar you want to add. This can be found by logging into your Google Calendar account on a computer and clicking on the calendar you want to add. The URL will be in the format https://calendar.google.com/calendar/dav/[calendar_ID]/events/. Replace [calendar_ID] with the actual ID of your calendar.
7. Enter Credentials: Enter your Google account credentials and an app-specific password if two-factor authentication is enabled.
8. Save Changes: Tap Done to save your changes.

Managing Multiple Google Calendars

If you have multiple Google calendars, manage them on your iPhone:

1. Open Calendar App: Launch the Calendar app.
2. Tap Calendars: At the bottom center of the screen, tap on the Calendars icon.
3. View All Calendars: You will see a list of all synced calendars. Tap on any calendar name to view its events or remove it if needed.

Adding New Events to Google Calendar

Once Google Calendar is integrated with your iPhone's Calendar app, adding new events is easy:

1. Open Calendar App: Launch the Calendar app.
2. Tap + Button: Tap the + button in the top right corner of the screen.
3. Enter Event Details: Enter the title, location, and time of your event.
4. Select Calendar: Before saving your event, scroll down and tap on Calendar. Select a calendar under GMAIL (if you have multiple calendars).
5. Save Event: Tap Add to save your event.

Switching Existing Events to Google Calendar

If you have existing events in your iPhone's Calendar app and want to switch them to Google Calendar:

1. Select Event: Open the event you want to switch.
2. Edit Event: Tap on Edit.
3. Change Calendar: Scroll down and tap on Calendar.
4. Select Google Calendar: Choose a calendar under GMAIL.
5. Save Changes: Tap Done to save your changes.

Sharing Google Calendars

Sharing your Google calendars with others is straightforward:

1. Open Google Calendar on Web Browser: Open Google Calendar on your iPhone’s web browser (if you have the app installed, opt to not open it).
2. Switch to Desktop View: Tap Desktop at the bottom of the page to switch views.
3. Find My Calendars: Locate My calendars on the bottom-left of the screen.
4. Tap Calendar Name: Tap on the calendar you’d like to share.
5. Settings and Sharing: Tap on the three dots that appear and select Settings and sharing.
6. Share with Specific People: Scroll down to Share with specific people and tap on it.
7. Add People: Enter the email addresses of those you’d like to share the calendar with. You can also share with groups from Google Groups.
8. Set Permissions: Choose permission settings (e.g., see only free/busy).
9. Send Invitation: Tap Send to send the invitation.

Making Your Calendar Public

If you want to share your calendar with someone who doesn’t have a Google account, make it available to the public:

1. Open Google Calendar on Web Browser: Open Google Calendar on your iPhone’s web browser.
2. Switch to Desktop View: Tap Desktop at the bottom of the page to switch views.
3. Find My Calendars: Locate My calendars on the bottom-left of the screen.
4. Tap Calendar Name: Tap on the calendar you’d like to share.
5. Settings and Sharing: Tap on the three dots that appear and select Settings and sharing.
6. Make Available to Public: Scroll down and click on Make available to public.

Adding Google Calendar to your iPhone is a straightforward process that enhances your ability to manage your time effectively. By following these steps, you can integrate multiple Google calendars with your iPhone's Calendar app, add new events, switch existing events, share calendars, and even make them public if needed. This integration ensures that you can access all your schedules in one place, making it easier to stay organized and productive.

Whether you're using Google Calendar for personal or professional purposes, these steps will help you get the most out of this powerful tool. With Google Calendar on your iPhone, you can ensure that your appointments, meetings, and deadlines are always at your fingertips, helping you achieve greater efficiency in your daily life.