How to import an Outlook event ics file in Google Calendar

Ever tried to import and Outlook event ics file into Google Calendar, and couldn’t find how ?

It is pretty easy. From the Google Calendar view, find the + sign next to Add a friend’s calendar

Locate the Add other calendars icon

Click on the + icon, then select Import

Select Import in the Add new calndars menu

From this menu (also accessible from Settings), click on Select file on your computer, and find your .ics file

Browse for the .ics file to import

A confirmation message will let you know how many events have been imported

Events importation confirmation

And voilà ! Go back to your Google Calendar, and the event will be there.

Calendar event visible in Google Calendar

You will now be notified by Calendar and see it from your Android phone