How to Use and Share Google Calendar on iPhone

Key Takeaways 

• The iPhone Calendar app allows you to add a new calendar from third-party sources.
• You may also subscribe to your Google Calendar on the iPhone calendar app.

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: To view your Google Calendars, tap and check all the calendars under the GMAIL section, then select Done.

Must Read: How to remove or delete a calendar from an iPhone

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.

How to Share a Google Calendar on iPhone

Sharing a Google Calendar is trickier than adding and syncing, as it requires opening your calendar on 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 your Mac or PC browser 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

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 options.

If you have duplicated a wrong event on your calendar, the Calendar app lets you undo it. To undo or redo the actions inside the Apple Calendar app, you must enable Shake to Undo on your iPhone. Once you have done this, 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.

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