Syncing your Google Calendar with ClickUp can enhance your productivity and ensure seamless coordination between your tasks and events. Whether you prefer to view Google Calendar events in ClickUp or sync tasks from ClickUp to Google Calendar, this guide will walk you through the process. With a brand new Google Calendar and access to ClickUp via a browser or desktop app, you can easily set up the integration and enjoy a synchronized workflow. Let’s explore the steps involved in syncing Google Calendar to ClickUp.
Step 1: Access Calendar View
- Log in to your ClickUp account and navigate to the Calendar view.
- On the right sidebar, you’ll find a count for overdue or unscheduled tasks. Click the three lines to open the “Tasks” sidebar, which displays unscheduled and overdue tasks.
Step 2: Add Google Calendar
- At the bottom of the sidebar window, click on “+ Add Calendar.”
- Select “Google Calendar” from the options provided.
Step 3: Authenticate Your Google Account
- A page titled “Calendar” will appear, offering options for Google Calendar and other platforms.
- Click on the “+ Add Account” button to initiate the process of adding your Google Calendar.
- Follow the instructions and authenticate your Google account when prompted. Note that you may need to re-authenticate your account based on security policies.
Step 4: Choose Sync Type
- In the “Add Google Calendar” window, you will have two options: sync events to ClickUp or sync tasks to Google.
- To sync events to ClickUp, choose the calendars you want to see within ClickUp and overlay the events in any Calendar view. Changes made in ClickUp will be synced back to Google Calendar.
- To sync tasks to Google, you can view your tasks inside Google Calendar, creating a real-time two-way sync. Moving tasks in Google Calendar will sync those changes to ClickUp.
Step 5: Select Google Account and Calendar
- Click “Next” to proceed.
- Select the Google account associated with the calendar you want to sync.
- From the list of calendars linked to the chosen account, select the desired calendar.
Step 6: Determine Sync Locations
- Choose the locations in ClickUp where you want the Google Calendar events or tasks to sync.
- You can decide whether to integrate Google Hangouts with tasks assigned to you or all tasks in ClickUp.
Step 7: Finalize the Sync Setup
- Click “Next” to proceed.
- If the setup process was successful, you should see a confirmation message.
- It may take a few minutes for the calendar to sync and for your events or tasks to appear.
Step 8: Verify the Sync
- Once the sync is complete, go back to the main calendar page in ClickUp.
- You will see the connected calendar and an indication of what is being synced.
Syncing your Google Calendar with ClickUp provides a seamless integration that streamlines your workflow and ensures consistent visibility across platforms. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily set up the sync, whether you prefer viewing Google Calendar events in ClickUp or syncing tasks from ClickUp to Google Calendar. Enjoy the benefits of a synchronized system that enhances your productivity and keeps you organized.
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