How to Import an External iCal-Compatible Calendar into Easy8's Calendar

Introduction

This article explains how to import events from any external iCal-compatible calendar (such as Google Calendar or Outlook) into your Easy8 Calendar. This allows you to view external events alongside your internal meetings, tasks, and attendance entries.

Target audience

• Administrator

Prerequisites

• A valid iCal URL from an external calendar provider
• Permission to edit your own user profile in Easy8
• Access to the Calendar module in Easy8

Steps

1. Add External Calendar to Your Profile

1. Open your User Profile.
2. Click the Edit button.
3. Scroll down to the right-hand side and click Add calendar.
4. Enter:
   • A name for the external calendar
   • The iCal URL from the external provider (e.g. Google Calendar, Outlook)
5. Click Save to confirm the calendar connection.

Note: Users must have permission to edit their own profile. If not, this option will not be visible.

2. Enable the External Calendar in Easy8

1. Open the Calendar module from the top menu.
2. Click the Calendar settings icon (gear icon).
3. Scroll to the External calendars section.
4. Find the calendar you just added and select it.
5. Click Save to apply the setting.

Your external calendar will now be visible inside Easy8's Calendar module.

Results

• Events from the connected iCal calendar will appear in your Easy8 calendar view.
• You can view both Easy8 and external events in one place.

Troubleshooting

• External calendar not visible in settings: Make sure the calendar was saved correctly in your profile.
• Can't find “Add calendar” option: Ensure you have permission to edit your user profile.
• Events not syncing: Check the validity of the iCal URL and your internet connection.

Further reading

• How to Import Easy8's Calendar into an External iCal-Compatible Calendar (How-To)
• Calendar Module Overview (Explanation)
• User Management in Administration (Explanation)