How to Seamlessly Sync Google Calendar with Apple Calendar

Most of us juggle different calendars—Apple, Google, and maybe even Microsoft—to manage our daily lives. You might have an iPhone, use Google for emails and calendars, and even check your work account on Outlook. It can be overwhelming to keep everything organized, but syncing your calendars is one of the easiest ways to stay on track.

In an ideal world, you only have one calendar to rule them all. But the reality is, sometimes it's hard to pick between popular calendars like Apple vs. Google.

In this guide, we'll show you how to seamlessly sync Google Calendar with Apple Calendar step-by-step. Once they’re synced, you’ll never miss an event, whether it’s personal or professional.

But, if that's not what you're after, we've also covered how you can easily share your Apple Calendar.

Why sync Google Calendar with Apple Calendar?

Syncing Google Calendar with Apple Calendar has several advantages:

• Centralized scheduling: Manage your appointments in one place, without jumping between apps.
• Real-time updates: Any change you make on either calendar syncs instantly with the other.
• Device flexibility: Whether you're on an iPhone, Mac, or even Android, your calendar events will always be up-to-date.

How to sync Google Calendar with Apple Calendar on iPhone or iPad

If you’re using both Google and Apple calendars, syncing them on your iPhone or iPad is easy:

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4. Select Google, then sign in with your Google account.

5. Once signed in, turn on the Calendars toggle to sync.

This will sync all your Google Calendar events with Apple Calendar on your device. Now you can view all your events in one app!

How to choose which Google calendars to sync

If you don’t want to sync every single Google Calendar, here’s how you can choose the ones that matter most:

1. Open a web browser and go to Google Calendar Sync Settings.
2. Select or deselect the calendars you want to sync with Apple Calendar.
3. Click Save.

After saving, only the selected calendars will sync with your Apple Calendar app.

How to sync Google Calendar with Apple Calendar on a Mac

Syncing your Google Calendar with Apple Calendar on your Mac is a simple process:

1. Open System Preferences.
2. Select Internet Accounts.
3. Choose Google and sign in with your account.
4. Check the box for Calendars.

Now your Google Calendar will show up in your Apple Calendar on your Mac, just like on your iPhone.

Syncing Apple Calendar with Google Calendar

If you want to sync Apple iCal with Google Calendar, follow these steps:

1. Open Google Calendar on your computer.
2. Click the Settings icon in the top-right corner.
3. Go to Settings for my calendars and click Add Calendar.
4. Select From URL, then paste the link to your iCloud calendar.

This will allow you to see your Apple Calendar events in Google Calendar, ensuring everything is in sync across devices.

Using YouCanBookMe with Google and Apple Calendars

For business owners or anyone managing a tight schedule, using a tool like YouCanBookMe can make your life even easier. YouCanBookMe lets you connect both your Google Calendar and Apple Calendar, creating a unified view for scheduling.

Here’s why you’ll love it:

• Unified availability: YouCanBookMe pulls from both calendars, so you’re always showing the most accurate availability to clients.
• No more double-booking: YouCanBookMe ensures your clients never book you when you're already busy.
• Automatic syncing: Any updates to your Google or Apple calendars will be reflected instantly in YouCanBookMe.

How to connect YouCanBookMe to Google and Apple Calendars

If you're undecided about picking between Google Calendar vs Apple Calendar, then we say why not have the best of both worlds? You might use Apple for your personal calendar and Google for your work. YouCanBookMe helps you bring both together for one unified view of your availability!

Here's how to connect both:

1. Sign in to YouCanBookMe.
2. Go to Calendar & Availability settings.
3. Connect both your Google and iCloud accounts.
4. Customize your availability settings to reflect real-time updates from both calendars.

This way, you can manage all your bookings in one place without worrying about missed appointments.

Syncing your calendars is one of the easiest ways to keep your schedule organized across all your devices. Once you know how to seamlessly sync Google Calendar with Apple Calendar, managing your time becomes so much simpler.

Have one unified calendar view for client bookings

If you want to take it a step further and make scheduling easier for your clients, connect both calendars to YouCanBookMe. You’ll always show the right availability, and your customers can easily book time with you without any overlap or confusion.

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FAQ

Why is my Gmail calendar not syncing with my Apple Calendar?

Make sure you’ve enabled calendar syncing in your Google account settings on your iPhone or Mac. Go to Settings > Accounts > Google and toggle on Calendars. If you’re still having issues, you might need to refresh the sync settings.

Can I merge my iCloud and Google Calendar?

You can’t fully merge them, but you can sync Apple iCal with Google Calendar by adding the iCloud calendar URL to Google Calendar via the From URL option.

How can I make Google Calendar my default calendar on iPhone?

Go to Settings > Calendar > Default Calendar, and select Google Calendar as your default option. All new events will now be added to Google Calendar by default.