Here's a clear and user-friendly help article for finding and using an iCal link in the MyStudyLife app:

How to Find and Use Your iCal Link in MyStudyLife

If you want to import an external calendar into MyStudyLife, you'll need to find your iCal (ICS) link from your calendar provider. Not all calendar providers or schools allow access to an iCal link, but most do. Follow the steps below to locate and use your iCal link.

Step 1: Find Your iCal Link

The exact steps may vary depending on your calendar provider, but here’s how to find it on common platforms:

Google Calendar

1. Open Google Calendar on a web browser.

2. On the left sidebar, find the calendar you want to sync under "My calendars" or "Other calendars."

3. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) next to the calendar name.

4. Select "Settings and sharing."

5. Scroll down to the "Integrate calendar" section.

6. Copy the "Secret address in iCal format."

Note: If the "Secret address in iCal format" is not available, your school or organization may have restricted access.

Microsoft Outlook (Office 365 / Outlook.com)

1. Open Outlook Web and go to Calendar.

2. Click the Settings () icon and select "View all Outlook settings."

3. Navigate to Calendar > Shared calendars.

4. Under "Publish a calendar," select the calendar you want to share.

5. Choose "Can view all details" and click "Publish."

6. Copy the iCal link provided.

Apple Calendar (iCloud)

1. Open iCloud.com and go to Calendar.

2. Click the share () icon next to the calendar name.

3. Check "Public Calendar."

4. Copy the URL that appears.

Tip: If using the Calendar app on a Mac, right-click the calendar, choose "Share Calendar," and enable "Public Calendar" to get the link.

Other Calendar Providers

Most major calendar services offer iCal links, but some schools and institutions may restrict them. If you can’t find an option to share an iCal link, check with your provider’s support team.

Step 2: Add the iCal Link to MyStudyLife

1. Open the MyStudyLife app.

2. Go to Settings and select "Calendar Sync."

3. Tap "Add Calendar."

4. Paste your iCal link into the provided field.

5. Tap "Save" to complete the process.

Your external calendar will now sync with MyStudyLife!

Note: Syncing is one-way, meaning changes made in your external calendar will update in MyStudyLife, but not the other way around.

If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out to MyStudyLife support.