How to share a calendar in google mail

Sharing a calendar in Google Mail (Gmail) allows others to view your schedule and even edit it if you grant them permission. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to share a calendar in Google Mail:

Method 1: Share a calendar with others

  1. Log in to your Google account and go to Google Calendar.
  2. Click on the calendar you want to share in the left-hand menu.
  3. Click on the three vertical dots next to the calendar name and select "Settings and sharing."
  4. Click on the "Share with specific people" button.
  5. Enter the email addresses of the people you want to share the calendar with.
  6. Choose the permission level:
    • "Editor" allows them to edit the calendar.
    • "Contributor" allows them to edit events, but not the calendar settings.
    • "Reader" allows them to view the calendar, but not edit it.
  7. Click "Add" to add the email addresses.
  8. You can also set a specific time period for which you want to share the calendar.

Method 2: Share a calendar with a group

  1. Log in to your Google account and go to Google Calendar.
  2. Click on the calendar you want to share in the left-hand menu.
  3. Click on the three vertical dots next to the calendar name and select "Settings and sharing."
  4. Click on the "Share with a group" button.
  5. Enter the name of the group you want to share the calendar with.
  6. Choose the permission level:
    • "Editor" allows the group to edit the calendar.
    • "Contributor" allows the group to edit events, but not the calendar settings.
    • "Reader" allows the group to view the calendar, but not edit it.
  7. Click "Add" to add the group.

Method 3: Share a calendar with a link

  1. Log in to your Google account and go to Google Calendar.
  2. Click on the calendar you want to share in the left-hand menu.
  3. Click on the three vertical dots next to the calendar name and select "Settings and sharing."
  4. Click on the "Get shareable link" button.
  5. Choose the permission level:
    • "Editor" allows anyone with the link to edit the calendar.
    • "Contributor" allows anyone with the link to edit events, but not the calendar settings.
    • "Reader" allows anyone with the link to view the calendar, but not edit it.
  6. Click "Create" to create the shareable link.
  7. You can then share the link with others via email, chat, or any other communication method.

Remember to always review the permissions you grant to others when sharing your calendar, as it can affect the level of access they have to your schedule.