Summary
This article explains how to add calendars in Outlook Web App, covering both the modern and classic interfaces. It includes steps for adding organizational calendars and publicly shared internet calendars, along with a note on URL formatting for Office 365 users.
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Introduction
Outlook Web App allows you to view additional calendars alongside your own. Based on the permission levels granted to you (e.g., free/busy, read, write), you may be able to interact with these calendars accordingly.
If you've received a calendar sharing invitation, simply click the link in the message to add the calendar to your view. Alternatively, you can manually add calendars from within your calendar interface.
Instructions
Instructions for Outlook on the Web (Modern Experience)
- Click the App Launcher in the upper left-hand corner and select Calendar. (If needed, click All apps to locate it.)
- Click Import calendar.
- To add a calendar from someone in your organization or a resource calendar:
- Select From directory, enter the calendar name, and click Add.
- To add a calendar published on the internet (e.g., via ShareURL):
- Select From web. Ensure the calendar is publicly shared and the URL ends in
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- Enter the calendar name and click Import.
Instructions for Classic Outlook on the Web (Legacy Experience)
- Click the App Launcher in the upper left-hand corner and select Calendar. (Use All apps if necessary.)
- In the Navigation Pane, right-click Other Calendars and choose Open Calendar.
- To add a calendar from someone in your organization or a resource calendar:
- Enter their name in the From directory field (similar to the "To:" field in email), then click Open.
- To add a calendar published on the internet:
- Enter the URL in the Internet calendar field and click Open. The URL must be publicly shared and end in
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Important Note
If you receive a calendar URL from an Office 365 user and plan to open it in a web browser, ensure the URL begins with https instead of http for proper functionality.
If you're unsure which version of Outlook you're using, click the link Outlook versions on the web to check.