ICS Calendar Import for Shopify

Import events from any calendar app using .ics files. Compatible with Google Calendar, Outlook, Apple Calendar, and more.

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What is ICS Calendar Import?

ICS (iCalendar) is a universal calendar format supported by virtually every calendar application. It's the standard way to share calendar events across different platforms.

🔄 Universal Compatibility

Import events from ANY calendar app that exports .ics files - including Google, Outlook, Apple, Yahoo, and hundreds more.

📥 One-Time or Recurring

Import events once, or set up a URL feed that automatically syncs new events.

📅 Bulk Import

Import hundreds of events at once from your existing calendar system.

🔓 Platform Independent

No vendor lock-in. Works with any calendar platform, past, present, or future.

Compatible Calendar Apps

📅 Google Calendar

Export your Google Calendar as an .ics file or use the public calendar URL

📧 Outlook Calendar

Export from Outlook.com or Outlook desktop app

🍎 Apple Calendar

Export from iCloud Calendar or macOS Calendar app

💼 Microsoft 365

Export calendars from your Microsoft 365 account

📱 Yahoo Calendar

Export events from Yahoo Calendar

📊 Zoho Calendar

Import events from Zoho CRM or Zoho Calendar

🎓 Any .ics File

University schedules, conference programs, or any .ics export

🔗 Public Calendars

Holiday calendars, sports schedules, or any public .ics URL

Two Ways to Import ICS Files

Method 1: File Upload (One-Time Import)

Best for: Importing a specific set of events once

Export an .ics file from your calendar app
Go to Integrations in The Shop Calendar
Click "Upload ICS File" and select your file
Events are imported immediately

Note: This is a one-time import. Future changes in your original calendar won't sync.

Method 2: Calendar URL (Automatic Sync)

Best for: Keeping your calendars in sync automatically

Get the public .ics URL from your calendar app
Go to Integrations in The Shop Calendar
Paste the URL and click "Import"
Events sync automatically every few hours

Note: Your calendar must be public for the URL method to work.

Perfect Use Cases for ICS Import

🔄 Calendar Migration

Moving from another calendar platform? Import all your events at once using an .ics export.

📚 Academic Schedules

Import class schedules, exam dates, or academic calendars from educational institutions.

🎭 Venue Calendars

Import performance schedules, show times, or venue calendars from external sources.

🏢 Conference Programs

Import full conference schedules with sessions, workshops, and networking events.

🎾 Sports Schedules

Display game schedules, practice times, or tournament calendars on your sports store.

🌍 Holiday Calendars

Import public holiday calendars or religious observance calendars.

ICS Import Features

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Bulk Import

Import hundreds of events at once instead of creating them one-by-one.

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Auto-Sync Option

Use calendar URLs for automatic syncing, or one-time file uploads.

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Universal Format

Works with any calendar app that supports .ics export (basically all of them).

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Full Event Data

Imports titles, descriptions, dates, times, locations, and recurring patterns.

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Edit After Import

Imported events can be edited and customized in The Shop Calendar.

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Custom Styling

Style imported events to match your store branding.

How to Find Your Calendar's ICS File or URL

Go to Google Calendar settings
Click your calendar name in the left sidebar
Scroll to "Integrate calendar"
Copy the "Public address in iCal format" URL

Detailed Guide

Open Outlook Calendar
Go to Settings > View all Outlook settings
Click "Shared calendars"
Publish your calendar and copy the ICS link

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between file upload and URL import?

File upload is a one-time import - you upload an .ics file and those events are added. URL import syncs automatically - paste a public calendar URL and events stay up-to-date.

Can I import recurring events?

Yes! Recurring event patterns in .ics files are preserved when imported. Daily, weekly, monthly, and custom recurring patterns all work.

Is there a limit to how many events I can import?

No hard limit. You can import hundreds or even thousands of events from a single .ics file.

Can I edit imported events?

Yes! After importing, events become regular Shop Calendar events that you can edit, customize, or delete as needed.

Does my calendar need to be public?

Only for URL-based automatic syncing. For one-time file uploads, your calendar can remain private - just export the .ics file and upload it.

What calendar data is imported?

Event titles, descriptions, start/end times, dates, locations, recurring patterns, and time zones are all imported from .ics files.

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