To set up Google Calendar, you first need a Google account, then you can access Calendar on the web or via the mobile app, create calendars, and start adding events with reminders and sharing options.

Getting started

  • Create or sign in to a Google account at google.com if you do not already have one.
  • On a computer, go to calendar.google.com and you’ll land in Google Calendar automatically once signed in.
  • On your phone, install the Google Calendar app from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store and sign in with the same account.

Create your first calendar

Your primary calendar is created automatically with your account, but you can make more (work, personal, family, etc.).

  • On a computer, open Google Calendar.
  • On the left, next to “Other calendars,” click Add other calendars → Create new calendar.
  • Enter a name, description, and time zone, then click Create calendar.

Add and edit events

  • In the web version, click a time slot (in Day/Week/Month view) and type a title to create a basic event, then click Save.
  • For more details, open the event’s full editor to:
* Set date and time or mark it “All day”
* Make it repeat (daily, weekly, custom)
* Add a location and Google Meet link
* Set notifications (email or pop‑up at specific times)
* Invite guests by email and control whether they can modify the event

To edit later, click the event and choose the pencil icon (Edit), then adjust and save; to delete, use the trash icon.

Customize views, colors, and settings

  • Switch between Day, Week, Month, Year, Schedule views from the top-right of the web interface to see the time horizon you prefer.
  • Under “My calendars” on the left, click the three dots next to a calendar to:
* Change its color
* Hide or show it
* Rename or adjust settings
  • Open Settings (gear icon on the web, menu in the app) to configure:
* Default event duration
* Time zone and working hours
* Default notification times and sharing options

Share and sync your calendar

  • To share a calendar, open Settings , choose a calendar under “Settings for my calendars,” then add people by email or adjust sharing to make it public or shareable by link.
  • Shared “family” or team calendars let others see, add, or edit events depending on the permissions you choose.
  • Once set up, your calendars stay in sync across web, Android, and iOS as long as you’re signed into the same Google account.

TL;DR: Open Google Calendar (web or app), sign in, create or choose a calendar, then start adding and customizing events with reminders, colors, and sharing so everything syncs across your devices.

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