# Google Calendar (/docs/integrations/google-calendar)

> Integrate Google Calendar with your agent to schedule and manage meetings automatically.









Google Calendar integration allows your agent to check calendar
availability and book appointments automatically using OAuth-based secure
access.

## Key benefits [#key-benefits]

* Automated appointment scheduling
* Real-time calendar availability sync
* Avoid scheduling conflicts
* Customize meeting names, duration, and working hours

## Setup option 1: from the main dashboard [#setup-option-1-from-the-main-dashboard]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    ### Open the integrations page [#open-the-integrations-page]

    Go to the Integrations page in your dashboard and select the **All
    Integrations** tab.

        <img alt="Finding Google Calendar in dashboard" src="__img0" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    ### Connect Google Calendar [#connect-google-calendar]

    Find the Google Calendar card and click **Connect**. Authorize access
    through Google OAuth login. Once authenticated, your Google Calendar will
    connect automatically.

        <img alt="Clicking Connect" src="__img1" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Setup option 2: from agent configuration [#setup-option-2-from-agent-configuration]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    ### Open the agent's integrations tab [#open-the-agents-integrations-tab]

    Go to your agent's edit page and select the **Integrations** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    ### Connect Google Calendar [#connect-google-calendar-1]

    Find **Google Calendar** under **Connect New Integrations** and click
    **Connect**. Follow the OAuth login process. Once verified, the
    integration will auto-attach to your agent.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Configuration modal [#configuration-modal]

After connecting, you can customize your calendar settings via the
configuration modal.

* **Integration Name**: a label to identify this integration
* **Description**: purpose of the integration
* **Default Meeting Name**: title used for all scheduled events
* **Default Meeting Duration**: choose between 15, 30, 60 minutes, etc.
* **Business Hours**: set your availability window (start and end time)

<img alt="Customize meeting defaults after connecting Google Calendar" src="__img2" />

## Using with your agent [#using-with-your-agent]

* The agent will automatically fetch available time slots and suggest appointments
* Events will only be scheduled within the defined business hours
* Meeting invites will be auto-created in your Google Calendar
* The user receives a confirmation and calendar link instantly

## Best practices [#best-practices]

* Use descriptive integration names to manage multiple calendars
* Update business hours as your availability changes
* Test the calendar booking flow using simulated queries
* Ensure you have granted correct permissions during OAuth login