What is an iCal link?

An iCal link is a special internet address (URL) that looks like this:

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/af8c48aec1609787c296dd65b0b10302eb56f41a61529650587c8e4257469adb@group.calendar.google.com/private-1fc8069a18ffb3b7608cc79098cd84c1/basic.ics

How to Find your iCal on Google Calendar

Each Google Calendar has 1-2 unique link addresses:

1. Public address
2. Secret address

If you don’t want everyone to know your availability, we suggest you use the Secret Address.

The link is made up of the:

• Site Address: https://calendar.google.com/
• Where on the site to look: /calendar/ical/
• A unique ID number for each particular calendar: af8c48aec1609787c296dd65b0b10302eb56f41a61529650587c8e4257469adb
• Some refinements as to which calendar format to share (this is the secret version): %40group.calendar.google.com/private-1fc8069a18ffb3b7608cc79098cd84c1/
• The actual calendar file: /basic.ics

Where do I find it?

This unique link is found inside your Google Calendar Settings.

Follow the steps below to access the link in Google Calendar dashboard:

1. Open your Google Calendar in a browser https://calendar.google.com/
2. Go to Options alongside the Calendar listing on the left-hand menu

3. Choose Settings and Sharings
4. Scroll almost to the bottom to the Integrate Calendar section
5. Choose the Secret address section
6. Click on the Copy Address icon
7. Click OK on the warning
8. Paste the link in your secure storage

Where do I add it?

Simply:

Go to your accommodations > select the accommodation > select the unit > edit the unit > select the source > paste the link

here you can find more information to connecting to external booking channels (OTAs) using iCal