Gmail outlook 2013 calendar
You're looking to sync your Gmail calendar with Outlook 2013. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this:
Method 1: Using Outlook's built-in feature
- Open Outlook 2013 and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Add Account" and select "Manual setup or additional server types".
- Choose "Internet Calendar" and click "Next".
- Enter your Gmail account credentials and click "Connect".
- Select the calendar you want to sync and click "OK".
- Outlook will now sync your Gmail calendar with your Outlook calendar.
Method 2: Using Google Calendar's built-in feature
- Open Google Calendar and click on the gear icon in the top right corner.
- Select "Settings" and then click on "Connected calendars".
- Click on "Add calendar" and select "Outlook" as the calendar service.
- Enter your Outlook account credentials and click "Add calendar".
- You will be prompted to grant permission for Google Calendar to access your Outlook calendar. Click "Allow".
- Your Gmail calendar will now be synced with your Outlook calendar.
Method 3: Using a third-party add-in
- Download and install a third-party add-in like "Google Calendar Sync" or "Gmail Calendar Sync" for Outlook.
- Follow the add-in's installation instructions to set up the sync.
- Configure the add-in to sync your Gmail calendar with your Outlook calendar.
Tips and considerations
- Make sure you have the latest version of Outlook 2013 and Google Calendar installed.
- Ensure that your Gmail account is set to allow less secure apps to access your account. You can do this by going to your Google Account settings and enabling "Less secure app access".
- If you're using Method 1, you may need to configure your Outlook account to allow external calendars to be added.
- If you're using Method 2, you may need to grant permission for Google Calendar to access your Outlook calendar.
- If you're using Method 3, make sure to follow the add-in's instructions carefully to avoid any issues with syncing.