Google Calendar for ClickUp

Connecting Google Calendar with ClickUp lets you keep tasks and events in sync so your schedule is always up to date across both tools. This guide walks you through enabling the integration, setting your sync preferences, and managing events once everything is connected.

Before you connect Google Calendar to ClickUp

There are a few requirements and limitations to understand before you link Google Calendar and ClickUp.

• You must have a Google account with access to at least one Google Calendar.
• You need permission to authorize third-party apps for that Google account.
• The integration is configured from your personal settings in the workspace.
• Only tasks that meet your chosen filters will sync between the platforms.

From a technical standpoint, the integration uses a two-way connection that relies on Google’s API. Some changes may take a few minutes to appear depending on sync timing and the volume of updates.

How to connect Google Calendar and ClickUp

Use these steps to connect your Google Calendar to your ClickUp workspace for the first time.

1. Open your workspace in ClickUp and go to your personal settings or profile menu.

2. Find the Integrations section and select Google Calendar.

3. Click the option to connect your account. A Google login window will appear.

4. Sign in to the Google account that owns the calendar you want to sync.

5. Review the requested permissions and click Allow to authorize ClickUp to access your Google Calendar.

6. After authorization, choose which Google Calendars you want to connect to ClickUp.

Once connected, you can define exactly how tasks and events should flow between the two systems using the available sync options.

Configure ClickUp and Google Calendar sync options

After you connect your accounts, choose how ClickUp tasks and Google Calendar events interact. You can set up one-way or two-way sync based on your workflow.

Sync ClickUp tasks to Google Calendar

To send tasks from ClickUp to your Google Calendar, enable task export in the integration settings.

1. In the Google Calendar integration panel inside ClickUp, turn on the option to sync tasks to Google Calendar.

2. Select which Spaces, Folders, or Lists you want included in the sync.

3. Choose whether to sync:

   • All tasks, or
   • Only tasks assigned to you, or
   • Tasks filtered by status or due date.

4. Decide whether tasks without a due date should be ignored or displayed as all-day items.

5. Save your changes to start the sync.

After configuration, tasks that match your filters will appear in Google Calendar as events. Task updates in ClickUp, such as changes to due dates or names, will sync back to Google Calendar according to the integration rules.

Sync Google Calendar events to ClickUp

You can also bring Google Calendar events into your workspace as ClickUp tasks.

1. In the same integration settings, enable the option to import Google Calendar events.

2. Choose which Google Calendar should create tasks in ClickUp.

3. Select the destination location in your workspace where new tasks should be created, such as a specific List.

4. Confirm whether new events should be assigned to you automatically or left unassigned.

Once enabled, new events created in Google Calendar will appear as tasks in ClickUp. Title, date, and time details are mirrored so you can manage them like any other task.

How ClickUp tasks appear in Google Calendar

When tasks sync from ClickUp to Google Calendar, they are represented as events that follow a few consistent rules.

• The task name appears as the event title.
• The due date sets the event date in Google Calendar.
• Start and due times, if present, define the event’s time range.
• If no time is set, the task can appear as an all-day event depending on your sync configuration.
• Updates to task dates or times in ClickUp will adjust the matching event.

Events in Google Calendar contain a link back to the original task, so you can open the item directly in ClickUp for deeper context, comments, and attachments.

How Google Calendar events appear in ClickUp

Events that sync from Google Calendar into ClickUp are converted into tasks with standard fields so they can participate in your existing workflows.

• The event title becomes the task name.
• The event start and end times map to the task’s schedule.
• The description from Google Calendar appears in the task description field.
• A link to the Google Calendar event is stored so you can open it in Google’s interface.

You can then add assignees, subtasks, and custom fields to these imported tasks, just like any other item created directly in ClickUp.

Manage and troubleshoot the ClickUp integration

After setup, you may need to adjust settings or troubleshoot sync behavior between Google Calendar and ClickUp.

Update or disconnect the ClickUp integration

If your calendar structure changes or you switch Google accounts, you can update your integration settings.

1. Return to your personal integrations page in ClickUp.

2. Open the Google Calendar integration panel.

3. Change which calendars are connected or modify your sync filters.

4. If needed, click the option to disconnect the integration entirely.

Disconnecting stops future syncs but does not automatically remove items already created in either Google Calendar or ClickUp.

Common issues with ClickUp and Google Calendar

If you notice events or tasks not updating as expected, review the following areas.

• Missing permissions: Make sure the Google account you connected still has access to the calendar.
• Filters too strict: Check ClickUp integration filters so tasks are not excluded by status, List, or assignee.
• Sync delay: Some changes may take several minutes to appear due to API refresh intervals.
• Disconnected account: Reconnect Google Calendar if you changed your password or revoked app permissions.

If issues persist, compare a single task or event on both platforms to confirm whether the problem is related to dates, times, or permissions.

Best practices for using Google Calendar with ClickUp

To get the most value from the integration, consider these structured practices when combining Google Calendar with ClickUp.

• Use one primary Google Calendar for work-related tasks to avoid clutter.
• Limit syncs to key project Lists rather than the entire workspace.
• Standardize due dates and time fields so tasks show accurately on your calendar.
• Use task links inside calendar events to move quickly back into detailed work views.
• Regularly review your integration settings after major workspace changes.

This setup keeps both your calendar and your task management environment aligned without creating duplicate or irrelevant entries.

More resources about ClickUp and integrations

You can find the original documentation for the Google Calendar integration in the ClickUp Help Center at this official guide. For broader strategy on setting up your workspace and optimizing your workflow with ClickUp, you may also explore consulting resources such as Consultevo for implementation support and systems design.

Once your Google Calendar and ClickUp integration is running smoothly, you can rely on a single, unified schedule while keeping all details, comments, and project context directly inside your task management system.

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