How To Create Shared Google Calendar

Are you tired of trying to coordinate schedules with your friends, family, or colleagues? Creating a shared Google Calendar can make things easier for everyone involved. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Sign in to your Google account

Before you can create a shared Google Calendar, you need to have a Google account. If you don’t have one already, go to https://accounts.google.com/signup to create one. Once you have an account, sign in to it.

Step 2: Go to Google Calendar

To access Google Calendar, go to https://calendar.google.com. If you’re not automatically signed in, sign in now.

Step 3: Create a new calendar

On the left-hand side of the screen, you should see a list of calendars. Click the plus sign next to “Add a friend’s calendar” to create a new calendar. Give your calendar a name and description, and choose a color for it.

Step 4: Share your calendar

Once you’ve created your calendar, you need to share it with the people you want to be able to access it. To do this, click the three dots next to your calendar’s name and select “Settings and sharing.” Under “Share with specific people,” enter the email addresses of the people you want to share your calendar with and choose their level of access (see below).

Q: What are the different levels of access?

A: There are three levels of access you can give to people:

• Make changes and manage sharing: this gives the person full access to your calendar, so they can add or delete events and share it with others.
• Make changes to events: this allows the person to add or delete events on your calendar, but not to share it with others or make changes to sharing settings.
• See all event details: this allows the person to view all the events on your calendar, but not to make any changes.

Step 5: Add events to your calendar

Now that you’ve created and shared your calendar, you can start adding events to it. To add an event, click on the date and time you want the event to start, and enter the details in the pop-up box. You can also invite people to the event and set reminders.

Q: Can I edit or delete events that I’ve added to my shared calendar?

A: Yes, as the owner of the calendar, you can edit or delete any events that you’ve added to it. However, if you’ve given someone else “Make changes and manage sharing” access, they can also edit or delete events.

Step 6: View your calendar

To view your shared Google Calendar, click on “My calendars” on the left-hand side of the screen and select the calendar you want to view. You should now be able to see all the events on that calendar.

Conclusion

Creating a shared Google Calendar can make scheduling a lot easier, whether you’re trying to plan a family vacation or organize a work project. By following these six simple steps, you can create a shared calendar and start adding events to it today.