Connect an External Calendar to Glade
Objective
This help article explains how to connect an external calendar account to Glade 2.0 or Alpha through the Calendar Accounts settings. Following these steps will allow a team member to link Google Calendar or Outlook Calendar and confirm the connection in the calendar view.
Key Steps
1. Open Calendar Accounts in Settings 0:00
Navigate to Settings in Glade 2.0 / Alpha.
Locate and select Calendar Accounts.
This is the starting point for connecting any external calendar.
2. Choose the External Calendar Provider 0:21
Review the available calendar providers.
Select either:
Google Calendar
Outlook Calendar
Choose the provider that matches the account you want to connect.
3. Connect the Selected Calendar 0:29
Click Connect for the chosen calendar provider.
If prompted, complete any authorization or sign-in steps required by the external calendar service.
Confirm the calendar is added successfully before moving on.
4. Verify the Calendar Connection in Calendar View 0:40
After connecting, open the Calendar View.
Confirm the connected calendar appears in the left-hand side panel.
Use this view to verify that the external calendar is now available in Glate.
5. Review Calendar Options and Added Accounts 0:51
Go to Calendar Options if you need to manage settings.
Click on the Calendar Accounts you added to review or confirm the connection.
Use this area to verify which calendars are currently linked.
Cautionary Notes
Ensure you are logged into the correct Glade account before connecting a calendar.
If the calendar is already connected, avoid reconnecting unless troubleshooting or updating access.
Make sure you select the correct provider (Google vs. Outlook) to prevent linking the wrong account.
Tips for Efficiency
Confirm the external calendar credentials are ready before starting.
Use the Calendar View immediately after connecting to verify success.
Keep track of which calendars are connected to avoid duplicate or unnecessary connections.