If you’ve been looking to streamline your digital workspace, connecting Google Calendar to Notion is an absolute game-changer. I’ve helped dozens of professionals set this up, and it’s amazing how this simple integration can transform your daily workflow.
Why Connect Google Calendar to Notion?
Before we dive into the steps, let me share why this matters. Imagine having all your meetings, deadlines, and events automatically appear in your Notion workspace without any manual entry. That’s exactly what this integration offers. I remember when I first set this up – it saved me about 30 minutes each day of copying events between platforms.
Step 1: Set Up Your Google Calendar
First, you’ll need to get your Google Calendar’s sharing settings right. Head to Google Calendar and find the specific calendar you want to connect (I usually start with my primary calendar). Click the three dots next to your calendar, select “Settings and sharing,” and scroll to the “Integrate calendar” section. You’ll see a “Secret address in iCal format” – that’s your golden ticket. Copy this URL, we’ll need it shortly.
Step 2: Create Your Notion Calendar
In Notion, create a new page where you want your calendar to appear. Click the “/” command and select “Create linked database.” This is where many people get stuck, but don’t worry – it’s simpler than it looks. Choose “Calendar” as your view type. Trust me, this will make everything much more intuitive later.
Step 3: Make the Connection
Here’s where the magic happens. In Notion, click “Add a new view” and select “Calendar.” Then, paste your Google Calendar URL from step 1 into the “From URL” field. Within moments, you’ll see your Google Calendar events populating your Notion page. As of 2025, this sync happens automatically every few minutes.
Troubleshooting Tips
If you’re not seeing your events appear, here’s what I typically check first:
– Verify your Google Calendar sharing settings are set to “Make available to public”
– Ensure you copied the entire iCal URL
– Try refreshing your Notion page
Making the Most of Your Integration
Once everything’s connected, I recommend creating different views of your calendar data. For instance, I maintain a list view for quick scanning and a board view for project planning. The beauty of Notion is its flexibility – you can customize how you interact with your calendar data based on your specific needs.
Remember, while this integration is incredibly useful, it’s one-way – changes in Notion won’t reflect back to Google Calendar. But for most users, including myself, this setup provides exactly what they need: a centralized view of their schedule within their Notion workspace.
