How to Import iCalendar (.ics) in Outlook

This works for both desktop client and Outlook for Web

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Outlook has a built-in calendar that allows you to manage and share events, and speaking of event sharing, you can easily import ICS files in Outlook.

By using ICS files, users can get access to different calendar events made in another app. This can be extremely useful, so in today’s guide, we’ll show you how to properly import these files.

Does Outlook accept ICS files?

How do I import an ICS file to Outlook calendar?

1. Use the import feature in the Outlook app

2. Import it in Outlook for Web

ICS files are great since they allow you to easily share events and appointments regardless of the calendar app that you’re using. To learn more about appointments, we have a guide on how tocopy Outlook Calendar appointment to another day, so don’t miss it.

While the Calendar feature is useful, users reportedCalendar not showing holidaysandCalendar not syncingissues. However, these can be easily fixed.

What method do you use to import ICS files to Outlook? Let us know in the comments section below.

How to Import iCalendar (.ics) in Outlook#

How do I import an ICS file to Outlook calendar?#

1. Use the import feature in the Outlook app#

2. Import it in Outlook for Web#

How to Import iCalendar (.ics) in Outlook

How do I import an ICS file to Outlook calendar?

1. Use the import feature in the Outlook app

2. Import it in Outlook for Web