How Do I Subscribe to a Calendar in Google Calendar?

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  • 24 February 2025
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Using Google Calendar subscriptions helps keep your schedule organized with automatic event updates. This feature is best suited for viewing all your appointments in one place, making managing your availability around important dates easier. 

This guide will show you simple steps for subscribing to calendars.

How to Subscribe to a Calendar in Google Calendar

  1. Open Google Calendar and select Other Calendars from the left side.
Open Google Calendar and select Other Calendars from the left side
  1. Click the drop-down arrow next to Other Calendars.
  2. Select "Add by URL" from the options.
Click the drop-down arrow next to Other Calendars
  1. In the pop-up window, paste the Calendar Subscription URL you got from the MemberNova website’s calendar page into the URL box.
  2. Click Add Calendar.
Click Add Calendar.
  1. Once the calendar is added, it will appear on the left side under Other Calendars.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • What is a Calendar Subscription URL?

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    A calendar subscription URL is a unique link that lets you add someone else's calendar to your Google Calendar. You can get this link from the calendar owner or website, like MemberNova.

  • Can I subscribe to more than one calendar?

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    Yes, you can subscribe to as many calendars as you want. Repeat each calendar's steps, and they will all appear in the "Other Calendars" section.

  • Will the subscribed calendar update automatically?

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    Yes, the calendar will update automatically. If the original calendar is changed, those updates will also appear in your Google Calendar.

  • Can I edit events on a subscribed calendar?

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    No, you can only view the events on a subscribed calendar. The calendar owner must permit you to edit it.

  • How do I remove a subscribed calendar?

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    To remove a calendar, go to "Other Calendars," hover over the calendar name, and click the "X" next to it. The calendar will disappear from your Google Calendar.

In Summary

You can keep track of important events through a simple subscription process within Google Calendar, no matter what events you need to follow. Implementing these easy steps lets you handle and add several calendars under one system for improved planning and scheduling.