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Sync Issues with Google Calendar or Outlook in monday.com
Monday.com’s calendar integrations with Google Calendar and Outlook allow you to track deadlines, events, and timelines seamlessly. But if things aren’t syncing properly, this guide will help you troubleshoot and resolve common calendar sync issues.
🔁 How Calendar Sync Works in monday.com
- 1-way Sync: Events from monday.com can be pushed to your external calendar.
- 2-way Sync (Google only): Changes made in Google Calendar can reflect back in monday.com (when enabled through the Google Calendar integration recipes).
❗ Common Sync Issues & Fixes
Issue | Possible Cause | Fix |
---|---|---|
Events not showing in Google/Outlook | Integration not properly connected or mapped | Reconnect and reconfigure sync |
Duplicate events | Multiple recipes or subscriptions active | Remove duplicate automations or calendar links |
Time zone mismatch | Different time zones in monday.com and calendar | Align time zone settings |
Changes not reflecting in monday.com | Using 1-way sync instead of 2-way (Google only) | Use 2-way sync recipe |
Outlook not syncing | Outlook calendar feed not refreshed | Manually refresh or re-add calendar URL |
🔍 Troubleshooting Steps
1. ✅ Verify Integration Connection
For Google Calendar:
- Go to Integrations Center > Google Calendar
- Check connection status under Connected Accounts
- If disconnected, click Reconnect
For Outlook:
- Calendar sync is 1-way only via an iCal link
- Confirm that the calendar link is still active in your Outlook settings
2. 🔄 Review Sync Recipe or iCal Setup
Google Calendar (2-Way or 1-Way Sync):
- Go to your board > Automations tab
- Review the recipe:
- Example: “When a date arrives, create an event in Google Calendar”
- Make sure it’s mapped to the correct date column and board
Outlook (1-Way Sync):
- On your board, click Integrate > Outlook Calendar Sync
- Copy the iCal link provided
- Paste it into Outlook:
- Outlook Desktop: Add Calendar > From Internet
- Outlook Web: Add calendar > Subscribe from web
3. 🕒 Check Time Zone Settings
- In monday.com: Go to My Profile > Preferences > Time Zone
- In Google/Outlook: Go to Calendar settings > General > Time Zone
Ensure both platforms use the same time zone to avoid scheduling errors.
4. 🔄 Manual Refresh (Outlook Specific)
If events aren’t appearing or updating in Outlook:
- Remove the old calendar subscription
- Re-add the latest iCal URL
- Allow 10–15 minutes for sync
🔐 Permissions & Access
- Only board owners or admins can set up calendar sync integrations
- Your connected calendar account must have permission to create or manage events
🧠 Tips for Smooth Syncing
- Use clear, unique names for calendar events to avoid confusion
- Keep automation rules simple to avoid accidental duplication
- Always test sync on a private board or calendar first