How do I setup Google Calendar on my computer?

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After reading this article students, faculty, and staff should be able to:

  • Setup their Google Calendar on any of the following operating systems:
    • Windows 8 Calendar
    • Windows 10 Calendar
    • Apple Calendar on Mac OS

Windows 8 Calendar

The Calendar and Mail apps are linked, so if you’ve already set up an account in Mail, it will show up in Calendar as well. If not, you can add it manually in the Calendar app.

 

  1. Open the calendar application.
  2. Point your mouse to the lower-right of the screen and click the Settings gear.
  3. Click Accounts > Add an account.
  4. Click Google.
  5. Login using your UConn G Suite account and click Connect.

 

Windows 10 Calendar

The Calendar and Mail apps are linked, so if you’ve already set up an account in Mail, it will show up in Calendar as well. If not, you can add it manually in the Calendar app.

 

  1. Point your mouse to the lower-left of the screen and click the Settings gear.
  2. Click Manage Accounts > + Add account.
  3. Click Google.
  4. Login using your UConn G Suite account and follow the on-screen instructions.

 

Apple Calendar on Mac OS

  1. Open the Calendar application from the dock.
  2. Click on Calendar in the menu bar.
  3. Select Add Account from the drop-down list
  4. Select Google and click Continue.
  5. Enter a Name for the account as well as a UConn or personal Gmail email address. Then enter the Password and click Set Up.
  6. Make sure Calendar is checked off and select Done.
  7. Your Google Apps account will now appear under the Calendars list to the left of the Calendar. Events can be added and removed from the calendar through both Google Apps and Apple Calendar.

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Last Modified: 7/13/2017