How to Create Google Calendar Events from Microsoft Outlook Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to create Google Calendar events from Microsoft Outlook using Pabbly Connect. Follow our step-by-step tutorial for seamless integration. Explore efficient methods for automating routine tasks with clear, concise instructions suited for both newcomers and experienced professionals.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Integration

To create Google Calendar events from Microsoft Outlook, we will use Pabbly Connect. Start by accessing Pabbly Connect’s homepage by visiting their website. If you are a new user, click on ‘Sign Up Free’ to create your account and receive 100 free tasks each month.

Once logged in, you will see the Pabbly Connect dashboard. To begin the integration process, you need to create a new workflow. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located at the top right corner of the dashboard. Here, you can name your workflow, for example, ‘Create Google Calendar Event from Microsoft Outlook’.

2. Configuring the Trigger with Microsoft Outlook

In this step, we will set up the trigger using Microsoft Outlook, which will notify Pabbly Connect whenever a new calendar event is created. Select Microsoft Office 365 as your trigger application and choose ‘New Calendar Event’ as the trigger event. using Pabbly Connect

• Select ‘Add New Connection’ to connect your Microsoft Office 365 account.
• Grant necessary permissions by clicking on ‘Accept’ when prompted.
• Choose the calendar you want to monitor for new events.

After setting up the trigger, you can create a new event in your Outlook Calendar to test if the integration works. Once you save the event, Pabbly Connect will capture the event details successfully.

3. Setting Up the Action with Google Calendar

Next, we will configure the action step to create an event in Google Calendar whenever a new event is detected in Microsoft Outlook. Select Google Calendar as your action application and choose ‘Create an Event’ as the action event. using Pabbly Connect

• Click on ‘Add New Connection’ to link your Google Calendar account.
• Sign in with your Google account and allow Pabbly Connect access.
• Select the specific calendar where the events will be created.

After connecting your Google Calendar, you will need to map the event details from the trigger to the action. This ensures that the information from the Outlook event is accurately reflected in the new Google Calendar event.

4. Testing the Integration

After setting up both the trigger and action, it’s time to test the integration. Create a new event in your Outlook Calendar, such as a meeting scheduled for a specific date and time. Once you save this event, Pabbly Connect will process the information.

Keep in mind that Microsoft Office 365 has a polling interval, meaning that it may take a few minutes for the event to appear in Google Calendar. After waiting for a short period, refresh your Google Calendar to see if the event has been created successfully.

If everything is set up correctly, you should see the new event reflecting in your Google Calendar with all the details you mapped earlier. This confirms that the integration is working seamlessly through Pabbly Connect.

5. Conclusion

In this tutorial, we successfully demonstrated how to create Google Calendar events from Microsoft Outlook using Pabbly Connect. By following the steps outlined, you can automate your scheduling process and ensure events are synchronized between both platforms. This integration enhances productivity and streamlines calendar management.