How to Sync Google Calendar With Apple iCal

You can easily create a two way sync between Apple iCal and Google Calendar.

Google Calendar provides an easy to use interface for managing and sharing multiple calendars. But many of us still need the convenience of a desktop calendar application like Apple iCal. Fortunately, there is an easy way to do a two-way sync between iCal and Google Calendar which allow users to take advantage of both solutions. Here is a step-by-step guide for how to sync Google Calendar with Apple iCal.

Things You'll Need

• Macintosh Computer
• Apple iCal
• Internet access

Instructions

1. Go to the Spanning Sync website and download the latest version of the Spanning Sync program.

2. Open the download, and run the Spanning Sync installer.

3. Open "System Preferences," and select the "Spanning Sync" preference tab.

4. Under “Account & Schedule”, click the “Sign In” button and enter the details for your Google Calendar account.

5. In the “Schedule” section, configure how frequently you want to sync iCal and your Google Calendar.

6. Click the “Calendars” tab at the top, and select the calendars you want to sync.

Tips & Warnings

• By keeping your Google Calendar in sync with iCal, you will also be able to sync the calendar on your IPhone as well.

• Spanning Sync also supports syncing between your Apple Address Book and your contacts in Google Apps.