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July 16, 2024

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How to create a group calendar on Google

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Planning a group's schedule can be tough. A group calendar helps with this. It lets members see, add, and change events easily. We'll show you how to make a group calendar on Google. We'll also suggest another option that might work better for you.

Create a group in Google

For groups, you'll need to first create a Google group.  

For families, you'll need to first create a Family group.

Create your group calendar

Now you've created your group, head to Google Calendar.

Once you're there, on the left click "Other Calendars" and then "Create new calendar".

You'll want to give your calendar a name, and then click "Create Calendar".

Share your group calendar

You can share your calendar with an organisation, or a specific group of people.

To share it in Google Calendar, on the left, click the name of your new calendar.

  1. Click the name of your new calendar.
  2. Click More, and then "Settings & Sharing".
  3. In the Permissions box, choose your sharing option.
  4. Then, click "Send".

Members will then receive email notifications with invitations.

There's a couple of drawbacks to sharing group calendars in Google Calendar:

  • Some find the set-up is lengthy and technical.
  • Notifications get buried in your inbox.
  • Updates are outside your conversations.
  • Your data is not end-to-end encrypted.

OurCal is the simpler, privacy-first alternative.

Create a group calendar in OurCal

OurCal | Privacy-first Shared Calendar App

  1. Download OurCal for free on the App Store or Google Play
  2. Name your group, give it a custom emoji, and tap "Create"
  3. Invite members with the group's unique invite link
  4. Instanty share events and create custom group calendars

Conclusion

Making a group calendar can make everyday life much simpler.

Unfortunately, creating a group calendar in Google involves a complex set up and your data is not end-to-end encrypted.

OurCal takes minutes to set up and is incredibly simple for members to join. It also gives you the peace of mind that your data - and everyone else's - is protected with end-to-end encryption.

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Published on

Mar 1, 2024

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How to create a group calendar on Google

Planning a group's schedule can be tough. A group calendar helps with this. It lets members see, add, and change events easily. We'll show you how to make a group calendar on Google. We'll also suggest another option that might work better for you.

Create a group in Google

For groups, you'll need to first create a Google group.  

For families, you'll need to first create a Family group.

Create your group calendar

Now you've created your group, head to Google Calendar.

Once you're there, on the left click "Other Calendars" and then "Create new calendar".

You'll want to give your calendar a name, and then click "Create Calendar".

Share your group calendar

You can share your calendar with an organisation, or a specific group of people.

To share it in Google Calendar, on the left, click the name of your new calendar.

  1. Click the name of your new calendar.
  2. Click More, and then "Settings & Sharing".
  3. In the Permissions box, choose your sharing option.
  4. Then, click "Send".

Members will then receive email notifications with invitations.

There's a couple of drawbacks to sharing group calendars in Google Calendar:

  • Some find the set-up is lengthy and technical.
  • Notifications get buried in your inbox.
  • Updates are outside your conversations.
  • Your data is not end-to-end encrypted.

OurCal is the simpler, privacy-first alternative.

Create a group calendar in OurCal

OurCal | Privacy-first Shared Calendar App

  1. Download OurCal for free on the App Store or Google Play
  2. Name your group, give it a custom emoji, and tap "Create"
  3. Invite members with the group's unique invite link
  4. Instanty share events and create custom group calendars

Conclusion

Making a group calendar can make everyday life much simpler.

Unfortunately, creating a group calendar in Google involves a complex set up and your data is not end-to-end encrypted.

OurCal takes minutes to set up and is incredibly simple for members to join. It also gives you the peace of mind that your data - and everyone else's - is protected with end-to-end encryption.

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