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Outlook Calendar Integration

Outlook calendar integration is a great feature with a Teams Calendar. This allows you to create and sync calendar invites for Outlook, to sync back to HUXLEY.


NOTE: Only Outlook.com, Office 365, live.com, and Hotmail calendars are supported. You can also have only one (1) Outlook account connected to one user in HUXLEY at a time.


Step 1: Connecting to the Outlook Integration


  • Navigate to Settings > Profile.
  • Scroll down to “Integrations” and click the “Connect” button next to Outlook Calendar.



Step 2: Configure the Calendar to use Outlook Integration


  • Navigate to Settings > Profile.
  • Under “Calendar Configuration” go to “Primary Calendar”.
  • Click edit.
  • Select your Outlook account and find your calendars. Select the one you want to read/write.



NOTE: Your primary Calendar will read all the calendar events from Google/Outlook and write all the appointments to Outlook/Google.


  • Navigate to “Check for Conflicts” and click on the edit button.
  • Here you can select the calendar from which you want to check for conflicts.
  • NOTE: This will only read calendar events from Google/Outlook.


Step 3: Managing Email Notifications for Third-Party Calendars


Users now have enhanced control over communication preferences for third-party calendars, allowing them to manage invitation and appointment update emails more effectively.


How to Use


  1. Navigate to Calendar Settings: Access your calendar settings from the dashboard.
  2. Locate Notifications & Additional Options: Find and click on "Notifications & Additional Options."



Enable or Disable Notifications: Check or uncheck the box labeled "Allow Google/Outlook to send invitation & update emails to attendees" to enable or disable notifications from the respective third-party calendars.



FAQ


What is Outlook calendar integration and why is it useful? Outlook calendar integration allows you to create and sync calendar invites between Outlook and HUXLEY. This feature ensures that your calendar events and appointments are consistent and up-to-date across both platforms, facilitating better scheduling and management of your meetings.


Which Outlook calendars are supported for integration? The integration supports Outlook.com, Office 365, live.com, and Hotmail calendars. Only one Outlook account can be connected to one user in HUXLEY at a time.


How do I connect my Outlook calendar to HUXLEY?


  1. Navigate to Settings > Profile.
  2. Scroll down to Integrations and click the Connect button next to Outlook Calendar.
  3. Follow the prompts to sign in and authorize the connection.


How do I configure my calendar to use Outlook integration?


  1. Navigate to Settings > Profile.
  2. Under Calendar Configuration, go to Primary Calendar and click Edit.
  3. Select your Outlook account and choose the calendar you want to use for reading and writing events.
  • Note: The Primary Calendar will read all calendar events from Google/Outlook and write all appointments to Outlook/Google.
  1. Navigate to Check for Conflicts and click the Edit button.
  2. Select the calendar from which you want to check for conflicts.
  • Note: This option only reads calendar events from Google/Outlook.


How do I manage email notifications for third-party calendars?


  1. Navigate to your calendar settings from the dashboard.
  2. Locate Notifications & Additional Options.
  3. Check or uncheck the box labeled Allow Google/Outlook to send invitation & update emails to attendees to enable or disable notifications from the third-party calendars.


What happens if I have conflicts between my calendars? When checking for conflicts, you can select which calendar to read for conflicts. This will help you avoid scheduling issues by ensuring that overlapping events are identified and managed appropriately.


Can I connect multiple Outlook accounts to HUXLEY? No, only one Outlook account can be connected to a single user in HUXLEY at a time. Ensure that you are connecting the correct Outlook account to avoid any issues.


What should I do if I encounter issues with the Outlook calendar integration? Double-check the connection settings and ensure that you have authorized the integration correctly. If problems persist, consult HUXLEY’s support team for further assistance.


How can I ensure that my calendar events are synchronized properly? Make sure you have selected the correct calendar for reading and writing events, and regularly check the synchronization status in your calendar settings to ensure everything is up-to-date.


Will changes made in HUXLEY be reflected in my Outlook calendar? Yes, any changes made in HUXLEY to calendar events or appointments will be synced back to your Outlook calendar, provided that the integration is properly configured.

Updated on: 21/11/2025

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