How to Integrate Google Calendar With Webflow?

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Google Calendar is a powerful tool that helps users manage their schedules and stay organized. Integrating Google Calendar with Webflow can be a great way to streamline your workflow and keep track of important events. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of integrating Google Calendar with Webflow.

To start, make sure you have a Google account and access to a Webflow project. Once you have these prerequisites in place, follow the steps below to integrate Google Calendar with Webflow:

Step 1: Create a new calendar in Google Calendar

The first step is to create a new calendar in your Google Calendar account. This will be the calendar that you will integrate with Webflow. To create a new calendar, follow these steps:

  1. Open Google Calendar: Open your web browser and go to https://calendar.com.
  2. Go to Settings: Click on the gear icon located at the top-right corner of the page, then select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
  3. Create a new calendar: In the left sidebar, click on “Add calendar” and select “Create new calendar”.
  4. Name your calendar: Give your calendar a name and provide any additional details or settings as needed.
  5. Save your changes: Click on the “Save” button to create your new calendar.

Step 2: Obtain API credentials from Google Developers Console

In order to connect your Webflow project with Google Calendar, you’ll need to obtain API credentials from the Google Developers Console. Here’s how you can do it:

  1. Go to Google Developers Console: Open your web browser and go to https://console.
  2. Create a new project: Click on the “Select a project” dropdown at the top of the page, then click on the “New Project” button.
  3. Name your project: Give your project a name and click on the “Create” button.
  4. Enable Calendar API: In the dashboard, click on “Enable APIs and Services”. Search for “Google Calendar API” and click on it. Then, click on the “Enable” button.
  5. Create credentials: In the left sidebar, click on “Credentials”, then click on the “Create credentials” button and select “OAuth client ID”.
  6. Select Web application: Choose “Web application” as the application type.
  7. Add authorized JavaScript origins: In the “Authorized JavaScript origins” field, enter your Webflow project’s URL.
  8. Add authorized redirect URIs: In the “Authorized redirect URIs” field, enter your Webflow project’s URL followed by “/_oauth/google/callback”.
  9. Create OAuth client ID: Click on the “Create” button to create your OAuth client ID.

Step 3: Configure Google Calendar integration in Webflow

Now that you have obtained API credentials from Google Developers Console, it’s time to configure Google Calendar integration in Webflow. Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Open Webflow Designer: Open your web browser and go to your Webflow project’s URL followed by “/designer”.
  2. Go to Integrations: In the left sidebar, click on “Integrations” and select “Google Calendar”.
  3. Enable Google Calendar integration: Toggle the switch to enable Google Calendar integration.
  4. Enter API credentials: Enter the OAuth client ID and client secret that you obtained from Google Developers Console.
  5. Save your changes: Click on the “Save” button to save your integration settings.

Step 4: Add Google Calendar events to Webflow

With the integration set up, you can now start adding Google Calendar events to your Webflow project. Here’s how you can do it:

  1. Add a new collection: In the Webflow Designer, click on “Collections” in the left sidebar and create a new collection for your calendar events.
  2. Add collection fields: Add fields to your collection that correspond to the data you want to display for each event, such as title, date, location, etc.
  3. Create a dynamic list: On any page where you want to display your calendar events, add a dynamic list and connect it to your collection.
  4. Add dynamic fields: Inside the dynamic list item, add elements and bind them to the corresponding fields in your collection.

Congratulations! You have successfully integrated Google Calendar with Webflow.

Now, any events added or updated in your Google Calendar will automatically populate on your Webflow project. This integration can be incredibly useful for displaying event schedules, booking systems, and much more.

Remember to regularly check your Google Calendar settings and Webflow integration settings to ensure everything is working as expected. Happy integrating!