Connecting Calendar Accounts

Learn how to link your Google or Outlook calendar to Dumbify so your events stay in sync automatically.

Written By RSC

Last updated 4 months ago

Add a Calendar Account

  1. Navigate to Settings → Calendar Accounts.

  2. Click Add Calendar Account.

  3. Enter a Calendar Name and select a color for easier identification.

  4. Choose your provider:

    • Google Calendar

    • Microsoft Outlook

    • Request a different calendar (to submit a feature request)


Set Up Tag Associations

  1. Choose your Primary Tag — this determines the main sync source (e.g., Work or Personal).

  2. Configure Tag Permissions for other categories:

    • All Details: Full visibility of events.

    • Title Only: Sync event titles only, hide details.

    • Blocked Time: Show event time as busy.

    • Ignore: Exclude from this calendar’s sync.

  3. Click Next to continue.


Confirm and Connect

  1. Review your Calendar Details and Tag Permissions.

  2. Click Authorize Google or Authorize Outlook to begin secure sign-in.

  3. Choose your account and grant permissions when prompted.

  4. Once connected, your calendar will appear as Synced under Calendar Accounts.


Managing Linked Calendars

  • Sync Now: Manually refresh data at any time.

  • Active / Inactive: Temporarily disable syncing without removing the account.

  • Disconnect: Remove the integration.

  • Default Tag: Choose which tag to apply to imported events.


Notes

  • Events sync bi-directionally based on tag permissions.

  • Use Work or Personal as primary tags for best organization.

  • You can add multiple calendar accounts if needed.


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