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  • 27 January 2025
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Managing your schedule is challenging, but Google Calendar is a versatile tool. Subscribing to Google Calendar simplifies your life by automatically adding essential events, work schedules, and shared calendars in your personal planners. This guide is a gateway to effortlessly subscribe to Google Calendar.

Why to Subscribe to Google Calendar

Three primary reasons why to subscribe to Google Calendar

  • Stay tuned with events and schedules.
  • Share calendars with family, friends, or colleagues.
  • Sync your calendars across various devices.

How to Subscribe to Google Calendar: Step-by-Step Guide

Open Google Calendar

Visit Google Calendar and sign in to your Google Account.

Calendar URL

If subscribing to a shared or public calendar, locate and get the Calendar’s URL. This is usually provided as an iCal (.ics) link or a direct Google Calendar link.

Add the Calendar

On the left side of the Calendar, choose “Other Calendars” and click the “+” icon. Select “From URL” from the drop-down menu.

Enter the URL

Paste the calendar URL in the provided field. Click Add Calendar.

View & Manage Your Subscribed Calendar

You can see the subscribed Calendar under Other Calendars. You can adjust its visibility, rename it, or change notification settings according to your needs.

3 Tips for Managing Subscribed Calendars 

  1. Set notifications for important events.
  2. Use different colors to differentiate calendars.
  3. Google Account needs to be linked with devices for seamless synchronization.

How to Add a Shared Google Calendar

  1. Open Google Calendar and sign in.
  2. Click the “+” icon next to Other Calendars on the left.
  3. Choose “from URL” or “Browse calendars of interest”.
  4. Enter the URL of the shared Calendar or select from the list.
  5. Click Add Calendar to finish.
  6. Shared Calendars will appear under “Other Calendar” so you can easily access them.

Adding Public Calendars to Google Calendar

  1. Open Google Calendar and log in.
  2. Click the “+” icon next to “Other Calendars.”
  3. Choose “Browse calendars of interest”.
  4. Explore different categories like holidays, sports, or events and click “Subscribe” on your chosen Calendar.
  5. The public Calendar will appear under “Other Calendars”.

How to Subscribe a Team Calendar to Google Calendar

Step 1: Subscribe to Calendar on Your Mobile

  • Choose the “Team” from the Home tab you want to manage.
  • Tap Schedule. 
  • In the lower left-hand side, tap Subscribe.
  • Select Google Calendar.

Step 2: Log In to Your Email

  • From SportsEngine, locate the email containing “Calendar feed instructions.”
  • Copy the “Link Address.”

Step 3: Sign In to Your Google Calendar from the Web

  • Open Google Calendar and sign in.
  • Click the +” icon next to “Other Calendars,” and choose Add a friend’s Calendar.
  • Choose “From URL,” and paste the URL you previously copied.
  • Once completed, tap Add Calendar.

Step 4: Sync Your Calendar on Your Mobile

  • Open the Google Calendar app.
  • Tap the Menu icon on the upper left corner, and tap Settings.
  • Tap your “Calendar” in the list and tap Sync to switch on.

How to Subscribe to a Google Classroom Calendar

Subscribing to a Google Classroom calendar is quick and easy. Here are the steps:

  1. Open Google Classroom and choose the class you want.

2. Click on the Classwork tab > Google Calendar link.

3. In Google Calendar, click the three dots and choose Settings and sharing.

4. Scroll down to Integrate Calendar and copy the Calendar URL.

5. Open your personal Google Calendar, click on the “+” icon, choose From URL, paste the copied URL, and click Add Calendar.lide with too many checkboxes. Focus on key points to keep the slide clean and easy to read.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • How do I subscribe to a calendar on Google Calendar?

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    Click the “+” icon next to Other Calendars, choose From URL, paste the calendar URL you want to subscribe to, and click Add Calendar.

  • How much is the Google Calendar subscription?

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    Google Calendar is free and integrated with your Google account. However, advanced features come with Google Workspace plans at a rate starting from $6 per month.

  • How do I send a Google Calendar invite?

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    Create an event, navigate and choose Add Guests, enter the email addresses of the people you want to invite and click Save to send the invites.

  • Can I invite someone to a Google Calendar?

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    Yes, you can share the Calendar under “Settings and sharing.” Add the email address under “Share with specific people.”

Wrap Up

Subscribing to Google Calendar is a quick and easy way to stay organized. If you want to track team meetings and manage event schedules or upcoming holidays, Google Calendar retains everything in one place. You can easily integrate essential events into your schedule and access them anytime and anywhere with the following steps.

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