{"id":61459,"date":"2023-12-02T13:24:05","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T12:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/61459\/synchronise-outlook-with-google-calendar\/"},"modified":"2023-12-02T13:24:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T12:24:05","slug":"synchronise-outlook-with-google-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/61459\/synchronise-outlook-with-google-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"Synchronise Outlook with Google Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How do I link my Google calendar with Outlook? We show you two options. If you only want to display the calendar but only want to make changes in Google Calendar itself, you can do this using board tools. For real synchronisation, we need an additional tool.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/61459\/synchronise-outlook-with-google-calendar\/#Instructions\" >Instructions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/61459\/synchronise-outlook-with-google-calendar\/#Establish_connection_with_iCal\" >Establish connection with iCal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/61459\/synchronise-outlook-with-google-calendar\/#Synchronisation_with_Outlook_Google_Calendar_Sync_OGCS\" >Synchronisation with Outlook Google Calendar Sync (OGCS)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instructions\"><\/span>Instructions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Establish_connection_with_iCal\"><\/span>Establish connection with iCal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First we log in to Google Calendar. Then we click on the 3 dots next to our calendar on the left-hand side under &#8220;My calendars&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"342\" height=\"117\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_1.jpg 342w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_1-300x103.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here we now select &#8220;Settings&#8221;, in the English version &#8220;Settings and sharing&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"267\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20025\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here we find the item &#8220;Integrate calendar&#8221; or &#8220;Integrate calendar&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"279\" height=\"396\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_3.jpg 279w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_3-211x300.jpg 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Google provides the calendar here in iCal format. There are two links, one public and one secret. We need the link to the secret calendar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"607\" height=\"192\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_4.jpg 607w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_4-300x95.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Copy the URL and switch to Outlook. Here we go to &#8220;File > Account settings > Account settings&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"596\" height=\"461\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_5.png 596w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_5-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A dialogue opens, here we select the sub-item &#8220;Internet calendar&#8221; and click on &#8220;New&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"503\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_6.png 636w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_6-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_6-100x80.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here we now insert the iCal link from Google.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"507\" height=\"127\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_7.png 507w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_7-300x75.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another window opens, here you can now enter a name for the calendar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_8.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"826\" height=\"462\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_8.png 826w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_8-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_8-768x430.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The calendar is then displayed and updated in Google.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_9.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"834\" height=\"295\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_9.png 834w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_9-300x106.png 300w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_9-768x272.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There is only one catch: synchronisation only works in one direction, i.e. from Google to Outlook. New appointments still have to be entered on the Google interface.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Synchronisation_with_Outlook_Google_Calendar_Sync_OGCS\"><\/span>Synchronisation with Outlook Google Calendar Sync (OGCS)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to synchronise in both directions, you can use the free open source software <a href=\"https:\/\/phw198.github.io\/OutlookGoogleCalendarSync\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Outlook Google Calendar Sync<\/a>. The software is available both as a portable and installable version.<\/p>\n<p>First the download, we use the installer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"250\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20041\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After installing and starting the software, it is displayed in the taskbar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"97\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20043\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Double-click to open the software. First we select the Outlook calendar with which we want to synchronise.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_12.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"521\" height=\"624\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_12.png 521w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_12-250x300.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now we have to select the Google Calendar. To do this, we first need to link our Google account.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_13.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"521\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_13.png 521w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_13-300x173.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We need to confirm this in the browser.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"508\" height=\"379\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_14.jpg 508w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_14-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once this is done, our Gmail address appears and we can select the calendar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"521\" height=\"624\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_15.png 521w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_15-250x300.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the next step, we define the synchronisation settings. In which direction should it run? Do I want to synchronise Outlook only to Google or Google only to Outlook or in both directions? Presumably, in both directions should be the method of choice. This means I can enter appointments in Outlook or on the Android smartphone and the entries are synchronised.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"521\" height=\"624\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_16.png 521w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_16-250x300.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the advanced settings, we can also specify which time periods should be synchronised.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_19.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"378\" height=\"329\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_19.png 378w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_19-300x261.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is also worth taking a look at the settings. Here, for example, you can specify whether the application should start automatically with Windows.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_17.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"521\" height=\"624\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_17.png 521w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_17-250x300.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then click on Save.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_18.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"458\" height=\"141\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_18.png 458w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_18-300x92.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We can now view the synchronisation status in the Sync tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_20.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"521\" height=\"624\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_20.png 521w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_20-250x300.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It takes a while for the entries to be transferred and appear, depending on the number of entries.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_21.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"649\" height=\"462\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_21.png 649w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_21-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_21-350x250.png 350w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/outlook_google_cal_21-420x300.png 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do I link my Google calendar with Outlook? 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