Google Calendar

Colors, sharing, public .ics links, recurring events, time zones, and exports in Google Calendar.

How to Change Google Calendar Event Colors

Learn how to change Google Calendar event colors for a single event, an entire calendar, or on your phone — a quick, accurate step-by-step guide.

Google Calendar Color Codes: What Every Color Means and How to Use Them

A complete guide to Google Calendar color codes — all 11 default color names and a simple system for color-coding your calendar so it stays readable.

How to Set Your Working Hours in Google Calendar

Set your working hours in Google Calendar so people know when you're available — per-day hours, location, and the account types that support the feature.

How to Create Custom Recurring Events in Google Calendar

Create custom recurring events in Google Calendar — set intervals, specific weekdays, monthly patterns, and exact end conditions using the Custom recurrence dialog.

How to Add a Second Time Zone to Google Calendar

Add a second time zone to Google Calendar so two zones show side by side, and set per-event time zones — a step-by-step guide for remote and traveling teams.

How to Combine Two Google Calendars Into One View

Combine two Google Calendars into one view by overlaying them, or merge events by importing and exporting — plus the real limits of merging in Google Calendar.

How to Share a Google Calendar With Specific People

Share a Google Calendar with specific people by email, choose from four permission levels, and remove access later — a clear, accurate step-by-step guide.

How to Make a Google Calendar Public — or Keep It Private

Make a Google Calendar public or keep it private: turn on public access, choose full details vs. free/busy, and revert sharing — a clear step-by-step guide.

How to Subscribe to an External iCal Feed in Google Calendar

Subscribe to an external iCal feed in Google Calendar using 'From URL' — paste any public .ics link to add a live calendar, and learn the refresh-lag caveat.

How to Find Your Google Calendar's Public .ics (iCal) URL

Find your Google Calendar's public .ics (iCal) URL under Integrate calendar — plus the difference between the Secret and Public address and key privacy caveats.

How to Import an .ics File Into Google Calendar

Import events from an .ics or iCal file into Google Calendar, choose the right destination calendar, and know how importing differs from subscribing.

How to Export Your Google Calendar to a File

Export your Google Calendar to a file: download a .zip of .ics files from Import & export, or export a single calendar — a clear backup and migration guide.

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