How do I sync my Calendar between Apple devices?

When you sync your calendar on your mobile device, the same events will show up when you use Google Calendar on your computer.

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The easiest way to sync your events is to download the official Google Calendar app. If you'd prefer to use the calendar app already on your iPhone or iPad, you can sync your events with Apple Calendar.

Option 1: Download the Google Calendar app

1. On your iPhone or iPad, download the Google Calendar app from the App Store. 
2. Sign in with your Google Account. Once you sign in, all your events will be synced with your computer.

Option 2: See your Google Calendar events in Apple Calendar

Learn how to see Google Calendar events on Apple Calendar.

Other devices

Option 1: Visit Google Calendar in browser

Learn how to see your events in a mobile web browser.

Option 2: Use a calendar app that syncs with Google Calendar

Some calendar apps let you add your Google Account on the settings page to sync your events.

Tip: If you're using Google Calendar through your work, school, or other organization, you might also be able to use Google Workspace Sync for Microsoft Outlook®.

Troubleshoot sync problems

If events you created or updated aren't showing in the Google Calendar app, learn how to fix sync problems.

Related articles

• See Google Calendar events on Apple Calendar
• Fix sync problems with the Google Calendar app

If you use your iPhone to keep track of client meetings or other business appointments, syncing your calendar with others is a good way to ensure that everyone in your organization stays on the same page. Using iCloud you can sync your entire calendar with others, limit the sync to your business calendar, or even sync calendars devoted to specific projects. You can provide others the ability to add to the synced calendar or give them read-only access.

Setting Up iCloud

Step 1

Launch "Settings" on your iPhone's home screen.

Step 2

Select "iCloud." Enter your Apple ID email address and password in the appropriate text fields if you haven't set up iCloud on your iPhone before. This should be the same Apple ID you use on this phone to purchase apps, music and videos. If you don't have an Apple ID yet, tap the "Get a Free Apple ID" button.

Step 3

Tap the "Calendars" button to turn on iCloud for the Calendars app. The iPhone displays the message "Turning on Calendars." Wait a few seconds for the message to disappear. The iPhone's calendar is synced with iCloud.

Step 4

Ask the person who owns the second iPhone go through this same process to sync its calendars with iCloud, using his own Apple ID.

Syncing Calendars

Step 1

Tap the "Calendars" icon on your iPhone. If the app opens to a specific calendar, tap the "Calendars" button in the upper left corner of the screen to see a list of your calendars.

Step 2

Look for the calendar you want to share in the iCloud section of the list. Tap the blue "Arrow" beside the calendar name. To share all of your calendar entries, tap the "Calendar" arrow at the top of the list.

Step 3

Select "Add Person." Type the Apple ID email address used on the other iPhone. Tap "Add." This sends an email or an onscreen notification to the other iPhone.

Step 4

Wait for the other person to accept the invitation. By default, he now has editing permissions, meaning he can add or delete entries to the shared calendar, which will appear on both iPhones.

Step 5

Have the other person repeat this process if you also want his calendar entries on your iPhone.

References

Tips

• You can remove editing permissions for shared calendars by tapping the person's name in the Shared With section of the calendar. Tap the "Allow Editing" button to turn it off.

Warnings

• Information in this article applies to the Apple iPhone with iOS 6.1. It may vary slightly or significantly with other versions or products.

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Just as you probably want the same contacts and email messages on each of your devices (see Sync Contacts across Devices and Sync Email across Devices), you probably want to see the same calendars and reminders no matter which device you’re using.

Once again, services such as iCloud, Google Contacts, and Exchange can accomplish this readily with updates delivered via push or scheduled updates, and generally require only that each device be set up correctly.

Sync Calendars on a Mac

1. Go to System Preferences > Internet Accounts.
2. If the account you want to use for syncing calendars (iCloud, Exchange, Google, or CalDAV) is not already listed, click the account type on the right and follow the prompts to add it.
3. Select the account in the list on the left.
4. Make sure that the Calendars checkbox is selected ①.
   
   ① Make sure Calendars is selected to sync calendars from a cloud service such as iCloud with Calendar on your Mac.

   Your calendars from the selected cloud service should now begin syncing with your Mac. However, not all calendar services support push syncing, and even when they do, you may prefer scheduled syncing. To check or change the sync interval:

5. Open the Calendar app, and go to Calendar > Preferences > Accounts > Account Name > Account Information.
6. Choose Push (if available) or a time interval from the Refresh Calendars pop-up menu.

Sync Calendars in iOS

1. Tap Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
2. If the account you want to use for syncing calendars (iCloud, Exchange, Google, or CalDAV) is not already listed at the top, tap Add Account and follow the prompts to add it.
3. Tap the account name and make sure Calendars is turned on for that account.

Your calendars from the selected cloud service should now be syncing with your iOS device.

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