How to: Import/Export Canvas Calendar into Outlook (web only)

 
Important: keep in mind that this is a one-time-only import. Any changes made to your calendar in Canvas will not automatically reflect in Outlook. To update your Outlook calendar, you will need to repeat this process. 

Instructure, also known as "Canvas," supports exporting calendars to any calendar application of your choice. In order to import your calendar in Canvas, please perform the following steps:

  1. Export Canvas calendar as iCal file:

    1. Log in to your Canvas account.

    2. On the left-hand side menu, click on "Calendar." ⬇️⬇️⬇️

      Canvas menu

    3. On the right-hand side of the Calendar page, click the Calendar Feed button. ⬇️⬇️⬇️Calendar Feed

    4. A new window will open with a link to your calendar feed. Click on the "Click here to view the feed" link, and the iCal file will be downloaded.

  2. Import calendar file to Microsoft Outlook:

    1. On a new browser tab, open Outlook (sign-in with username@byui.edu + password as normal, if not already signed-in).

    2. Click the Calendar icon in Outlook from the left-hand menu.⬇️⬇️⬇️Calendar menu icon

    3. Find the downloaded iCal file (file type is .ics). then drag and drop the iCal file onto your Outlook calendar. ⬇️⬇️⬇️   Drop .ics files here

    4. A new window will appear in your browser titled, "Upload from file." From the "Select a calendar" dropdown menu, select "Calendar" (or any other desired calendar that you may have setup previously).

    5. Upload from file

      Click "Import" and follow any subsequent instructions.

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