Introduction

Sharing your Outlook calendar with your colleagues and friends is an efficient way to keep everyone on the same page. However, if you prefer using Google Calendar, it can be frustrating to have to switch back and forth between the two platforms. Luckily, there is a way to share your Outlook calendar with Google Calendar, and in this article, we will show you how.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Export Your Outlook Calendar

The first step to sharing your Outlook calendar with Google Calendar is to export it. To do this, open your Outlook calendar and navigate to “File”> “Open & Export”> “Import/Export”. From there, select “Export to a file” and choose “Comma Separated Values”. Select your calendar and choose a location to save the exported file.

Step 2: Import Your Outlook Calendar to Google Calendar

Next, open your Google Calendar and navigate to “Settings”> “Import & Export”. From there, select “Import” and choose the file you exported from Outlook. Once the file is uploaded, you will be prompted to map the fields from Outlook to Google Calendar. Follow the prompts and your Outlook calendar events will now be displayed in Google Calendar.

Step 3: Share Your Google Calendar

Now that your Outlook calendar is in Google Calendar, you can easily share it with others. Navigate to the calendar you want to share and click on the three dots next to it. From there, select “Settings and sharing”> “Share with specific people”. Enter the email addresses of the people you want to share the calendar with and choose their permissions.

Step 4: Access Your Shared Calendar

Once you have shared your Google Calendar, the people you invited will receive an email notification. They can then click on the link in the email to access the shared calendar. Alternatively, they can navigate to their Google Calendar and click on the plus sign next to “Add a coworker’s calendar” and enter your email address.

FAQs

Q: Can I share my Outlook calendar with Google Calendar without exporting it?

A: Unfortunately, no. Exporting your Outlook calendar is necessary in order to import it into Google Calendar.

Q: Can I share my Google Calendar with people who use Outlook?

A: Yes. Once you have shared your Google Calendar, the people you invited can access it from their Outlook calendar by adding it as an Internet Calendar.

Q: Can I choose which events to share from my Outlook calendar?

A: Yes. When exporting your Outlook calendar, you can choose to only export specific events or categories.

Conclusion

Sharing your Outlook calendar with Google Calendar is a simple process that can save you time and keep everyone on the same page. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily share your Outlook calendar with Google Calendar and start collaborating with your colleagues and friends.