iCalendar Help

This help file provides information on iCalendar feeds, what they are and how to use them.

What is iCalendar?

iCalendar is a media type which allows users to store and exchange calendaring and scheduling information such as events, to-dos, journal entries and free / busy information.

What are the benefits?

iCalendar is an easy way for you to be alerted of events that interest you appears on your favorite websites. Instead of visiting a particular website to browse for new events, iCalendar automatically tells you when something is going to happen.

What tools do I need?

To start using iCalendar, you need a calendar application that displays iCalendar feeds from websites you select. There are many different calendar applications available, many of which are free of charge. Most are available as software that you download and install on your computer or device, such as Microsoft Outlook or Apple Calendar. Several web-based calendar applications are available as well. Once you have set up your calendar application, you simply subscribe to the iCalendar feeds you want.

How to subscribe?

To subscribe to iCalendar feeds from a website, simply select the feed that interests you. Click on the link to obtain the URL, which you will see in the "Address" field of your browser. Simply copy this URL and follow the instructions for your calendar application to subscribe.

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Published on 26 January 2023