How to Import a Calendar into Gmail Quickly and Easily

Learn how to import calendar files into Gmail using Google Calendar's import feature with simple steps and supported file formats.

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Video transcript

To import a calendar into Gmail: Go to Google Calendar, click the gear icon, then Settings. Under Import & Export, choose Import. Select the file from your computer (.ics or .csv) and choose the calendar to import to. Click Import to finish.

Questions and answers

  1. What file formats can I import into Google Calendar?

    You can import calendar events into Google Calendar using .ics (iCalendar) or .csv (Comma-separated values) files.

  2. Can I import multiple calendars into Gmail at once?

    Google Calendar allows importing one calendar file at a time, but you can repeat the import process for multiple calendars.

  3. How do I choose which calendar to import events into?

    During the import process, Google Calendar lets you select the target calendar where you want to add the imported events.