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# Google Calendar

> Connect your Google Calendar to automatically sync inspection scheduling and availability

⏱️ **Estimated time:** \~5 minutes

## Video Tutorial

<Card title="Connecting Google Calendar to Hive" icon="circle-play">
  <iframe width="100%" height="450" src="https://www.loom.com/embed/8fa86faddcce4f618219922418d847f4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen />
</Card>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Importance of Connecting Google Calendar — 0:00">
    * Connecting your Google Calendar to Hive is essential for:
      * Scheduling inspections
      * Automatically adding events to your Google Calendar for a quick overview
      * Checking your availability for inspections

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/hiveinspect-43c85ed1/xYKGp_3A44kyTeKP/images/Google-calender-1.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=xYKGp_3A44kyTeKP&q=85&s=07d5124e109c6baf76606c69a2ed0053" alt="Google Calendar page in Hive" width="1920" height="1242" data-path="images/Google-calender-1.jpg" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Accessing the Connection Option — 0:14">
    * After signing up, you will be directed to the homepage
    * Look for the button labeled **Connect Google Calendar** at the bottom of the page
    * Alternatively, you can access the **Calendar sidebar**, which has a dedicated page for your calendar

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/hiveinspect-43c85ed1/xYKGp_3A44kyTeKP/images/Google-calender-2.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=xYKGp_3A44kyTeKP&q=85&s=69b3f0349ae4dbe89bb9d6fe0b3d71df" alt="Connect Google Calendar button" width="1920" height="1242" data-path="images/Google-calender-2.jpg" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Selecting Your Gmail Account — 0:22">
    * Click the **Connect Google Calendar** button
    * Choose the Gmail account you wish to connect:
      * This can be the same account you used to sign up or a different one

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/hiveinspect-43c85ed1/xYKGp_3A44kyTeKP/images/Google-calender-3.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=xYKGp_3A44kyTeKP&q=85&s=3076596a8538a7d993ef98fd3d45c750" alt="Selecting Gmail account" width="1920" height="1242" data-path="images/Google-calender-3.jpg" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Granting Permissions — 0:35">
    * Click **Continue**
    * IMPORTANT: Check the box to grant permission for Hive to schedule events on your behalf

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/hiveinspect-43c85ed1/xYKGp_3A44kyTeKP/images/Google-calender-4.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=xYKGp_3A44kyTeKP&q=85&s=ed25116aa971266b98e4df94ad21e51b" alt="Granting permissions to Hive" width="1920" height="1242" data-path="images/Google-calender-4.jpg" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Finalizing the Connection — 0:50">
    * Click **Continue** again to complete the connection
    * Your Google Calendar will now be connected, and you will see:
      * Your calendar with any past events (if applicable)
      * Multiple views (week and day) for your calendar

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/hiveinspect-43c85ed1/xYKGp_3A44kyTeKP/images/Google-calender-5.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=xYKGp_3A44kyTeKP&q=85&s=b771301c5fe0e706d2ddd1c8de67f1b2" alt="Finalizing Google Calendar connection" width="1920" height="1242" data-path="images/Google-calender-5.jpg" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Viewing Future Inspections — 1:07">
    * All future inspections will appear in your connected Google Calendar
    * If you are part of a team with multiple inspectors, you will also see a team calendar

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/hiveinspect-43c85ed1/xYKGp_3A44kyTeKP/images/Google-calender-6.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=xYKGp_3A44kyTeKP&q=85&s=aeeb8f96adab53249dc50063d2d900f4" alt="Viewing future inspections in Google Calendar" width="1920" height="1242" data-path="images/Google-calender-6.jpg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  For multi-inspector businesses, each inspector should connect their own Google Calendar for proper calendar synchronization across your team.
</Tip>

## Next Step →

With your calendar connected, your availability is now synced. Next, configure your business information for dynamic placeholders in reports and agreements.

Continue to: **Setting Up Your Business Information**