Google Calendar is a powerful tool for managing your schedule, and syncing it with your Windows 11 device ensures you have all your events at your fingertips. This guide will show you how to synchronize your Google Calendar with the Windows 11 Calendar app, so you never miss an important date.

Syncing Google Calendar with Windows 11

To sync your Google Calendar with the Windows 11 Calendar app, follow these steps:

  1. Click the Start button on the taskbar and select the Calendar app from the pinned apps.
  1. If the Calendar app isn't pinned, type Calendar into the search field and select the app from the results. Alternatively, click on All apps next to the Pinned section.
  1. Scroll through the list of apps and click on Calendar.
  1. If prompted with an account screen, click on + Add account or choose an existing account to proceed. Enter your credentials if necessary and continue with the following steps.
  1. If the Calendar app opens directly, click on the Settings icon (gear icon) located at the bottom left corner of the window.
  1. In the Settings menu that appears on the right, select Manage Accounts.
  1. Click on + Add account under the list of accounts.
  1. Select Google from the list of account types. If your desired Google account appears under Suggested, you can select it directly.
  1. A sign-in window will appear. Enter your Google email address or phone number and click Next.
  1. Enter your Google account password and click Next to proceed.
  1. You'll be asked to allow Windows to access your Google account. Review the permissions and click Allow.
  1. Enter the name you want to use when sending emails and click Sign in.
  1. A confirmation message will appear indicating your account has been set up. Click Done to finish the process.

Your Google Calendar is now successfully synced with the Windows 11 Calendar app, and your events will start appearing in the app.

Note: Syncing your Google Calendar will also sync your email and contacts by default.

Modifying Sync Settings on Windows 11

If you prefer not to sync your email or contacts, you can adjust the sync settings:

  1. In the Calendar app, click on the Settings icon and select Manage Accounts.
  1. Select your Google account from the list.
  2. In the account settings window, click on Change mailbox sync settings.
  1. Under Sync options, turn off the toggles for Email and Contacts by clicking on them. They should appear grayed out when disabled.
  2. Click Done to confirm your changes, then click Save in the account settings window.

Your email and contacts will no longer sync with the Calendar app, but your calendar events will continue to synchronize.

Customizing Your Calendar View

The Calendar app may display holidays, birthdays, and events from your contacts by default. To customize what you see:

  1. In the Calendar app, look at the left sidebar where your calendars are listed.
  2. Uncheck the boxes next to calendars you don't want to display, such as Holidays or Birthday calendar.

The Calendar app will now display only the calendars you've selected, helping you focus on the events that matter most to you.

By syncing your Google Calendar with Windows 11 and customizing your settings, you can efficiently manage your schedule from one place.