Google Calendar Syncing

Below are our recommendations of how to synchronize your Google Calendar with devices and programs. Keep in mind that we recommend that you use Google's web interface whenever possible.

Devices

iOS Devices (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad)

Getting Started:

1. Open the Settings application on the home screen.
2. Open "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".
3. Open "Add Account"
4. Open "Microsoft Exchange"

Enter in the Account Information:

1. In the Email field, enter in your full �鶹��Ƶ email address: example@gustavus.edu
2. Enter in your �鶹��Ƶ email password
3. Tap Next at the top of your screen.
4. When the new Server field appears, enter m.google.com.
5. Tap Next at the top of your screen again.
6. Turn off Mail and Contacts
7. Turn on Calendars
8. Tap Save.

Selecting Google services:

By default your device will automatically synchronize your main �鶹��Ƶ Google Calendar. To sync other Google calendars you may use or have access to, please follow these steps:

• Open Safari from the main menu of the iPhone, iPod or iPad
• Navigate to
• Select the Sign in with your Google Account button
• Sign in with your Google Apps Account (gustavus email address and email password)

• Press the Sync icon
• Sign in with your Google Apps Account (gustavus email address and email password)
• Choose device (iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch)

• Select any calendars you wish to sync and press Save at the bottom of the page

At this point, the set up of Google sync is done and synchronization will begin automatically if you have Push enabled on your device.

iPod Classic

At this time, the only way to sync your calendar to an iPod is by first syncing to iCal or Outlook and then syncing using a USB cable to your iPod.

Android

The easiest way to sync Google calendar with your Android device is to use the native Google Apps installed on the device (mail, contacts, calendar). To use your �鶹��Ƶ google calendar, please follow these steps:

1. Open the Accounts & sync settings screen on the device
2. Choose Add account
3. Choose Google
4. Choose Sign in when prompted
5. Sign in with your full �鶹��Ƶ email and email password
6. Select which services you would like to sync.

Blackberry

Google has a program called which will sync your calendar to your Blackberry. By default, it will sync your calendar(s) every two hours.

Windows Mobile Devices

Google has a program called which will sync up to five calendars wirelessly with your Windows Mobile Device.

Applications

iCal

Apple's iCal is a great calendaring program built into Mac OSX. It integrates with programs that are built into Mac OSX such as Mail.app, Spotlight and Address Book. However, here at �鶹��Ƶ, the majority of the campus uses Google Calendar (using the Google Apps for Education) to schedule events. By using CalDAV, this program and this service will work together. To use this service, you must have Mac OS X 10.5 or higher installed.

If you would like to solely use Google Calendar, and are currently using Apple iCal, it would be best to export your current iCal calendars and import them into Google Calendar as a first step.

Mac OS 10.6 or higher

1. Open iCal, go to Preferences and choose the Accounts tab.
2. Click the + button to add an account.
3. Select 'Google' under the Account Type
4. Type in your �鶹��Ƶ username and password
5. When your finished, select the create button

For more trouble shooting questions, please see the page.

Moodle Calendar

If you would like to sync your Google calendar with your Moodle class calendar, follow these steps:

1. Log into the �鶹��Ƶ server.
2. Click on the "Go to calendar..." link located in the Upcoming Events block.
3. Click on the "Export calendar" button in the center of the window.
4. Select the options of your choice, and then click on the "Get calendar URL" button.
5. Select and copy the URL that is given for iCalendar export.
6. Now go to your Google Calendar and click on the Add > Add by URL link.
7. Paste your Moodle calendar URL into the Public Calendar Address: field and click the Add button.

Your Moodle calendar should now sync with your Google Calendar based on the options you selected.