Sync Calendar with iCalendar

Add the Skedulo calendar feed to a third-party calendar using iCalendar.

Overview

The iCalendar functionality allows a resource to view their work in a calendar application that supports iCal. Once set up, any work allocated to the resource will populate the calendar application.

To obtain the iCalendar link, perform the following steps:

  1. In the bottom navigation bar of your Skedulo Plus app, tap More.

  2. Tap Settings on the More menu.

  3. On the iCalendar link, tap Copy link to copy it to the device clipboard.

    This will be used later in the setup process.

The iCalendar copy link location in the Settings menu.

Add the Skedulo calendar feed to a third-party calendar

The following procedures describe the best way to add the Skedulo calendar feed to a third-party calendar app.

Prerequisites

You’ve obtained the Skedulo iCalendar link.

Google calendar

Perform the following steps to subscribe to the Skedulo calendar in your Google Calendar:

  1. Using a web browser, launch and log into your Google Calendar.

  2. In the left side menu, select the plus (+) icon next to Other calendars, and then select From URL.

  3. Enter (or paste) the copied Skedulo iCalendar link into the URL of calendar field.

  4. Click Add Calendar.

The Skedulo calendar now appears on the left, under Other calendars in your Google Calendar.

You may also refer to this Google Documentation for the most up-to-date instructions.

iOS Calendar

Perform the following steps to subscribe to the Skedulo calendar in your iOS Calendar:

  1. Go to the Calendar app on your iPhone.

  2. Tap Calendars at the bottom of the screen

  3. Tap Add Calendar > Add Subscription Calendar.

  4. Enter (or paste) the copied Skedulo iCalendar link. Then tap Subscribe.

  5. Configure the calendar settings then tap Add.

Add your Skedulo calendar to your iOS device’s calendar

The Skedulo calendar now appears in your iOS device’s calendar.

If the above steps do not apply to your iOS device, you may also refer to this Apple Documentation for instructions on managing a calendar for your iOS version.

Set refresh times for iOS calendar data

The default iOS calendar can be configured to fetch or refresh data every 15, 30, or 60 minutes, or it can be manually updated by closing and reopening the calendar app.

To configure the refresh period, open Settings > Calendars > Accounts > Fetch new data on your iOS device.

Microsoft Outlook.com or Outlook on the web

Perform the following steps to subscribe to the Skedulo calendar in your Microsoft Outlook Calendar:

  1. Sign into Outlook.

  2. In the left navigation pane, select the Calendar icon.

  3. Select Add calendar.

Add calendar in Outlook

  1. Select Subscribe from web.

  2. Enter (or paste) the copied Skedulo iCalendar link.

  3. Set a calendar name and configure other settings.

  4. Select Import.

Subscribe a Skedulo calender

The Skedulo calendar now appears in your Outlook calendar.

You may also refer to this Microsoft Documentation for further information.