Syncing Google Calendar With Outlook For Mac



CompanionLink for Mac automatically syncs Outlook Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and Categories synchronized with Google, Android and iPhone.

Sync your iCal with your Google calendar via Google Calendar Sync. This process is a bit more complicated, as it involves syncing your iCal with Google first, then using the Google Calendar Sync program to sync your Google calendar with Outlook. This program was created before SyncMate existed, because, at the time, there was no direct way. Download and install the GSSMO tool by Google to use Microsoft® Outlook® effectively with G Suite. Open Outlook for Mac and click on the “Outlook” toolbar option. Click on “Preferences” from the menu to open the Preferences panel. Click “Sync Services” and then open the Sync Services window. Check the “Calendar” box in the Account panel, and then check “On My Computer” box in the Select the Accounts to Sync window.

It is very easy to set up. Once you set it up it runs automatically. Changes in Outlook sync to Google. Changes in Google sync to Outlook.

Does not require Exchange. You can choose to sync one-way only, or only Contacts or Calendar.

You can Sync directly to Android using a USB cable, and to iPhone using Secure DejaCloud Sync

Outlook for Mac sync with Google, Android and iPhone

  • Outlook for Mac 2011, 2016, 2019, Office 365
  • Works great with OS X Mojave
  • Direct sync to Google Contacts, Calendar, Tasks
  • Android USB and Wi-Fi sync
  • DejaCloud Connection

Native Mac sync with Google, Android and iPhone

  • Contacts - Mac Address Book
  • Calendar - Mac iCal
  • Tasks - Apple Reminders
  • USB and Wi-Fi sync to Android
  • DejaCloud Connection

How our sync works

Outlook for Mac sync with Google


Set up two-way sync between your Google account and Outlook for Mac. Simply add your Google credentials to our CompanionLink for Mac app. Our cloud service runs in the background. Changes in Google or on your Mac will automatically sync. Here's a setup guide. Here's a video.

Outlook for Mac sync direct to Android

Direct sync with mobile devices bypasses cloud services like Google. Simply select the type of device you have from the Settings menu. You will be asked to download our DejaOffice mobile app to your device. DejaOffice now features a Direct Sync option so you can use the Phone Contacts and Calendar. Use your phone's built-in Contacts and Calendar apps. Or choose to use DejaOffice CRM that will hold key Outlook fields for Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and Categories. Here is an Android setup guide.

Outlook for Mac sync to iPhone via Google or Secure DejaCloud

DejaCloud sync is a proprietary sync system that is secure and fast. Or sync with Google for easy access to Contacts and Calendar. For DejaCloud Sync, download our DejaOffice mobile app to your iPhone or iPad. When you run it, you will be asked whether to sync to Apple Contacts and Calendar, or to use the DejaOffice CRM that also features Categories, Tasks and Notes. Here is an iOS setup guide.

© Thomas Barwick/Getty Images You can sync your Google Calendar to Outlook on a Mac or PC. Thomas Barwick/Getty Images
  • You can sync your Google Calendar to the Outlook desktop app for Mac by adding your Google account and PC by importing your calendar.
  • You can also sync your Google Calendar to your Outlook.com account.
  • If you have a paid G Suite account, you can use the G Suite Sync for Microsoft Outlook tool.
  • Outlook can automatically sync with a Google Calendar when you use Outlook on mobile devices for iOS and Android operating systems.

If you use Outlook and Google calendars to manage your life, syncing them is critical to avoiding conflicts and ensuring you don't miss planned events or calls.

How you add a Google Calendar to your Outlook account depends on what platform you're using. You can import your calendar, add your entire Google account to your Microsoft desktop app, or add a calendar while logged into your Outlook account.

If you want to sync your Google Calendar to Outlook, here are three ways to do it.

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How to sync your Google Calendar on Outlook.com

1. Open Google Calendar.

2. In the left-hand column, hover over the calendar you want to add to Outlook.

3. Click the three dots beside the calendar.

4. Select 'Settings and sharing.'

© Abbey White/Business Insider You can only add one Google Calendar to Outlook at a time, though you can sync as many as you want. Abbey White/Business Insider

5. On the Settings page, scroll to the 'Integrate calendar' section

6. Copy the 'Secret address in iCal format' link.

Calendar© Abbey White/Business Insider This link will be pasted into Outlook. Abbey White/Business Insider

7. Log in to Outlook.com and click the calendar icon in the left sidebar.

© Abbey White/Business Insider This icon will be to the left of your Inbox folders list. Abbey White/Business Insider

8. Click 'Add calendar.'

9. Choose 'Subscribe from the web' in the left-hand column.

10. Paste the 'Secret address in iCal format' link.

11. Title the calendar and then click 'Import.'

© Abbey White/Business Insider If you don't title the calendar you won't be able to import it. Abbey White/Business Insider

How to sync your Google Calendar on Outlook for Windows

1. Go to https://calendar.google.com.

Syncing Google Calendar With Outlook For Mac Desktop

2. Click on the gear icon in the upper-right.

© Abbey White/Business Insider You can find this option in the upper-right next to your profile icon and the month dropdown. Abbey White/Business Insider

3. Select 'Settings' from the drop-down menu that appears.

4. Choose 'Import & Export' in the left sidebar.

5. Select 'Export' to download a zipped .ics file of your Calendar content.

© Abbey White/Business Insider A downloading link should appear at the bottom of your browser screen. Abbey White/Business Insider

6. Launch Microsoft Outlook.

7. Click 'File' in the upper menu bar.

8. Select Open & Export from the left sidebar.

9. Click the 'Import/Export' option.

© Abbey White/Business Insider The third icon down features green and blue arrows. Abbey White/Business Insider

10. In the pop-up window that appears, click 'Import an iCalendar (.ics) or vCalendar file (.vcs)' before selecting 'Next.'

© Abbey White/Business Insider This is the file format that matches your Google Calendar download. Abbey White/Business Insider

11. In the file window, locate and select the zipped folder you downloaded for Google Calendar before clicking 'Open.'

12. Choose 'Import' in the window that appears to bring your Google Calendar items into your Microsoft Calendar. You can also choose to create a new calendar in Outlook.

© Abbey White/Business Insider Your Google Calendar will not be visible in Microsoft Outlook. Abbey White/Business Insider

How to sync your Google Calendar on Outlook for Mac

1. Launch Microsoft Outlook.

2. Click on 'Outlook' in the top toolbar.

3. Select 'Preferences' from the drop-down menu.

© Abbey White/Business Insider This option will be directly beneath 'About Outlook.' Abbey White/Business Insider

4. Choose 'Accounts.'

© Abbey White/Business Insider This section stores all the accounts you have connected to Outlook. Abbey White/Business Insider

5. Click on the '+' icon at the bottom of the left sidebar.

© Abbey White/Business Insider This will let you add or create a new account. Abbey White/Business Insider

6. Select 'New Account.'

Sync Google Calendar With Outlook

7. In the login window that appears, enter the Gmail account associated with the Google Calendar you want to sync then press 'Continue.'

How To Sync Outlook With Google Calendar

© Abbey White/Business Insider The email doesn't have to be associated with Microsoft Outlook. Abbey White/Business Insider

8. Choose 'Continue' to authorize your Gmail account to be synced to the Microsoft Cloud.

9. A new browser window will open with a list of your Google Accounts. Select the email account you want to sync to Outlook.

© Abbey White/Business Insider Choose the Google account you want to sync. Abbey White/Business Insider

1o. On the next page, click 'Allow' to authorize Microsoft Apps & Services to have access to your Google Calendar.

11. Select 'Open Microsoft Account' in the pop-up window that appears.

12. Click 'Done' after your account has been added.

13. Click the Calendar icon at the bottom of Outlook's left sidebar to see your Google Calendar events in your Microsoft Calendar.

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