How to Sync Your Outlook Calendar with iCal: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to easily sync your Outlook calendar with iCal using a simple subscription process in a few easy steps.

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To sync your Outlook calendar with iCal: Open Outlook and go to ‘Settings’ > ‘View all Outlook settings’ > ‘Calendar’ > ‘Shared calendars’. Under ‘Publish a calendar’, select the calendar and set the permissions. Copy the iCal URL provided. In your iCal app, click ‘File’ > ‘New Calendar Subscription’, then paste the URL. Click ‘Subscribe’ and adjust settings as needed. Your calendars should now be synced.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I sync multiple Outlook calendars with iCal? Yes, you can repeat the calendar publishing and subscription process for each Outlook calendar you want to sync with iCal.
  2. Does syncing Outlook calendar with iCal update automatically? Yes, once subscribed via the iCal URL, your iCal app will periodically update the events from your Outlook calendar.
  3. What permissions do I need to share my Outlook calendar with iCal? You need to set the calendar permissions in Outlook to 'Can view all details' or similar to allow proper syncing with iCal.