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 โ†’ 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 โ€” 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 calendarโ€™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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