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== Setting Up Google Calendars on Mobile ==
 
 
=== What is Setting Up Google Calendars on Mobile? ===
 
 
First-time Future Appointment use on mobile can walk you through connecting Google Calendar. This only takes a couple of minutes. After setup, most calendar setting changes are done on the CallProof website. If Google Calendar was already set up on the website, this mobile process will not occur.
 
 
=== How to navigate ===
 
 
'''[[Accounts]]''' → select a contact → '''Future Appointment'''
 
 
=== Using Setting Up Google Calendars on Mobile ===
 
 
# Select any contact and choose '''Future Appointment'''.
 
# When asked “Sync Followups with Google Calendars?”, tap '''YES'''.
 
# Google asks for login credentials (handled by Google; CallProof cannot see this information).
 
# On the Google permissions page, review what CallProof is requesting, then tap '''ACCEPT'''.
 
# Return to CallProof and select the calendar to use.
 
# Optional: tap '''Add Calendar''' to create a new calendar (for example “Callproof Appointments”), enter a name, then '''Submit'''.
 
# Select the calendar for Future Appointments and Follow-ups, then '''Submit'''.
 
# Return to the CallProof app and continue creating the appointment.
 
 
=== Features include ===
 
 
* '''First-time mobile setup''' – Triggered from Future Appointment.
 
* '''Sync prompt''' – “Sync Followups with Google Calendars?”
 
* '''Google OAuth login''' – Credentials stay on Google’s side.
 
* '''Permissions / ACCEPT''' – Grants CallProof calendar access.
 
* '''Choose calendar''' – Pick default or a dedicated CallProof calendar.
 
* '''Add Calendar''' – Create a new Google calendar from the flow.
 
* '''Website override''' – If already set up on web, mobile setup is skipped.
 
* '''Later changes on website''' – Ongoing calendar settings managed on CallProof web.
 
 
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== Calendar Setup (Website) ==
 
 
=== What is Calendar Setup (Website)? ===
 
 
Calendar Setup on the CallProof website lets users connect Google Calendar and/or Microsoft Office (Outlook) Calendar. Once connected, follow-ups and tasks can sync to the selected calendar.
 
 
=== How to navigate ===
 
 
'''Home''' → '''Tools''' → '''Calendar Setup'''
 
 
Also available from:
 
* Follow-ups
 
* Contacts
 
* Event Forms
 
* Funnel
 
* Dashboard → Appointments/Tasks → Calendar Setup
 
 
[[File:CalendarIndex.png|250px|thumb|right|Calendar Setup Menu]]
 
 
=== Using Calendar Setup (Website) ===
 
 
# Open '''Calendar Setup'''.
 
# Link '''[[Google Calendar]]''' and/or '''[[Microsoft Office Calendar]]'''.
 
# Select which calendar receives tasks/follow-ups.
 
# Save.
 
# Status shows '''Enabled''' when a calendar is selected.
 
# Remove or reconnect later if needed.
 
 
=== Features include ===
 
 
* '''Google Calendar Setup''' – Link and enable Google sync.
 
* '''Office Calendar Setup''' – Link and enable Microsoft Outlook sync.
 
* '''Sending Tasks to Calendar''' – Choose which calendar receives sync.
 
* '''Add New Calendar''' – Create Google or Office calendars from setup.
 
* '''Enabled status''' – Confirms sync is active after a calendar is selected.
 
* '''Per-user setup''' – Each user connects their own calendars.
 
 
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== Google Calendar ==
 
 
=== What is Google Calendar? ===
 
 
Google Calendar setup links your Google account to CallProof so tasks and follow-ups can sync to a selected Google calendar.
 
 
[[File:GoogleCalender.png|300px|thumb|right|Calendar Setup in Google]]
 
 
=== How to navigate ===
 
 
'''[[Calendar Setup (Website)]]''' → '''Google Calendar Setup'''
 
 
=== Using Google Calendar ===
 
 
# Navigate to '''Calendar Setup'''.
 
# Under '''Google Calendar Setup''', click '''Link Calendar'''.
 
# Sign in with your Google account and grant access.
 
# Return to Calendar Setup.
 
# Click the '''Edit''' icon next to '''Sending Tasks to Calendar'''.
 
# Select the calendar to use for synchronization.
 
# Click '''Save'''.
 
# The status changes to '''Enabled''' once a calendar is selected.
 
 
=== Features include ===
 
 
* '''Link Calendar''' – Connect Google via OAuth.
 
* '''Grant access''' – Approve CallProof calendar permissions.
 
* '''Select sync calendar''' – Choose which Google calendar receives events.
 
* '''Enabled status''' – Shows when sync is active.
 
* '''Works with Future Appointments / Follow-ups / Tasks''' – Events can appear on Google Calendar.
 
* '''[[Create a Google Calendar]]''' – Optional dedicated calendar for CallProof.
 
* '''[[Remove Google Calendar]]''' – Disconnect when needed.
 
 
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== Create a Google Calendar ==
 
 
=== What is Create a Google Calendar? ===
 
 
Create a Google Calendar adds a new calendar (for example a CallProof-only calendar) so CallProof events stay separate from personal or other work calendars.
 
 
=== How to navigate ===
 
 
'''[[Calendar Setup (Website)]]''' / mobile setup → '''Add New Calendar''' / '''Add Calendar'''
 
 
=== Using Create a Google Calendar ===
 
 
# Click '''Add New Calendar''' (website) or '''Add Calendar''' (mobile setup).
 
# Enter a calendar name (for example “Callproof Appointments”).
 
# Click '''Save''' / '''Submit'''.
 
# Select the newly created calendar for synchronization.
 
# Save choices.
 
 
=== Features include ===
 
 
* '''Add New Calendar''' – Creates a new Google calendar.
 
* '''Custom name''' – Separate CallProof events from other calendars.
 
* '''Select after create''' – Choose the new calendar for sync.
 
* '''Recommended for clarity''' – Keeps CallProof appointments easy to find.
 
 
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== Remove Google Calendar ==
 
 
=== What is Remove Google Calendar? ===
 
 
Remove Google Calendar disconnects Google synchronization from CallProof until the account is linked again.
 
 
=== How to navigate ===
 
 
'''[[Calendar Setup (Website)]]''' → Google Calendar → '''Delete''' icon
 
 
=== Using Remove Google Calendar ===
 
 
# Click the '''Delete''' icon.
 
# Confirm the removal.
 
# Google synchronization is disabled until the account is linked again.
 
 
=== Features include ===
 
 
* '''Delete connection''' – Removes Google link.
 
* '''Confirmation''' – Prevents accidental disconnect.
 
* '''Sync disabled''' – No more Google calendar updates until re-linked.
 
* '''Re-link anytime''' – Use Link Calendar again to reconnect.
 
 
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== Microsoft Office Calendar ==
 
 
=== What is Microsoft Office Calendar? ===
 
 
Microsoft Office Calendar setup links your Microsoft / Outlook account to CallProof so tasks and follow-ups can sync to a selected Office calendar.
 
 
[[File:Office.png|300px|thumb|right|Calendar Setup in Office]]
 
 
=== How to navigate ===
 
 
'''[[Calendar Setup (Website)]]''' → '''Office Calendar Setup'''
 
 
=== Using Microsoft Office Calendar ===
 
 
# Under '''Office Calendar Setup''', click '''Link Calendar'''.
 
# Sign in with your Microsoft account and authorize CallProof.
 
# Return to Calendar Setup.
 
# Click the '''Edit''' icon.
 
# Select the Office calendar for synchronization.
 
# Click '''Save'''.
 
# The status changes to '''Enabled'''.
 
 
=== Features include ===
 
 
* '''Link Calendar''' – Connect Microsoft Office365 / Outlook via OAuth.
 
* '''Authorize CallProof''' – Grant calendar access.
 
* '''Select Office calendar''' – Choose which calendar receives events.
 
* '''Enabled status''' – Confirms Office sync is active.
 
* '''[[Create an Office Calendar]]''' – Optional dedicated Office calendar.
 
* '''[[Remove Office Calendar]]''' – Disconnect when needed.
 
 
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== Create an Office Calendar ==
 
 
=== What is Create an Office Calendar? ===
 
 
Create an Office Calendar adds a new Microsoft/Outlook calendar for CallProof synchronization.
 
 
=== How to navigate ===
 
 
'''[[Calendar Setup (Website)]]''' → Office Calendar Setup → '''Add New Calendar'''
 
 
=== Using Create an Office Calendar ===
 
 
# Click '''Add New Calendar'''.
 
# Enter a calendar name.
 
# Click '''Save'''.
 
# Select the new calendar after it becomes available.
 
# Save synchronization settings.
 
 
=== Features include ===
 
 
* '''Add New Calendar''' – Creates an Office calendar.
 
* '''Custom name''' – Keep CallProof events separate.
 
* '''Select after available''' – Choose the new calendar once it appears.
 
* '''Enabled after selection''' – Sync turns on when a calendar is chosen.
 
 
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== Remove Office Calendar ==
 
 
=== What is Remove Office Calendar? ===
 
 
Remove Office Calendar disconnects Microsoft Office synchronization until the account is linked again.
 
 
=== How to navigate ===
 
 
'''[[Calendar Setup (Website)]]''' → Office Calendar → '''Delete''' icon
 
 
=== Using Remove Office Calendar ===
 
 
# Click the '''Delete''' icon.
 
# Confirm the removal.
 
# Office synchronization is disabled until the account is linked again.
 
 
=== Features include ===
 
 
* '''Delete connection''' – Removes Office link.
 
* '''Confirmation''' – Prevents accidental disconnect.
 
* '''Sync disabled''' – No Office calendar updates until re-linked.
 
* '''Re-link anytime''' – Use Link Calendar again to reconnect.
 
 
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== Future Appointment on Mobile ==
 
 
=== What is Future Appointment on Mobile? ===
 
 
Future Appointment lets you schedule an upcoming appointment from a contact on the mobile app and send it to the selected Google (or connected) calendar.
 
 
[[File:Accounts_menu.png|200px|thumb|right|Accounts Menu]]
 
[[File:app_Appointmentstartscreen.png|200px|thumb|right|CallProof Mobile App Start Appointment Page]]
 
 
=== How to navigate ===
 
 
'''[[Accounts]]''' → select contact → '''Future Appointment'''
 
 
=== Using Future Appointment on Mobile ===
 
 
# Select a contact.
 
# From the contact menu, choose '''Future Appointment'''.
 
# If prompted for Google Calendar sync the first time, complete '''[[Setting Up Google Calendars on Mobile]]'''.
 
# Configure the future appointment (date, time, details for the calendar entry).
 
# To add an invitee, enter their email and tap Add. When it appears in a square under the input, they are added.
 
# Set meeting notifications (method and how far in advance). Tap the green '''+''' to add more reminders.
 
# Tap '''Submit'''. The calendar entry is saved to the selected calendar.
 
# To review later: Follow-ups → Appt History → '''Future''' (shows future appointments).
 
 
=== Features include ===
 
 
* '''Future Appointment from contact''' – Schedule from Accounts menu.
 
* '''Calendar sync on submit''' – Saves entry to the selected calendar.
 
* '''Invitees''' – Add guest emails to the calendar entry.
 
* '''Invitee email limitation''' – CallProof can add invitees to your calendar entry; to email invitees, open Google Calendar on a PC, select the event, and email invitees from there.
 
* '''SMS / email reminders''' – Choose reminder method and timing.
 
* '''Multiple reminders''' – Add more with the green + control.
 
* '''Appt History → Future''' – View all future appointments quickly.
 
* '''First-time Google setup''' – May launch calendar linking if not configured yet.
 
 
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== Calendar sync notes ==
 
 
=== What are Calendar sync notes? ===
 
 
Important rules and limits for CallProof calendar integration.
 
 
=== Notes ===
 
 
* Calendar connections are configured separately for each user.
 
* Synchronization applies to Follow-ups and Tasks only (plus Future Appointments sent to calendar).
 
* A calendar must be selected before synchronization is enabled.
 
* If authentication expires, reconnect the calendar account.
 
* Both Google and Microsoft use OAuth authentication.
 
* CallProof cannot see Google/Microsoft login credentials during OAuth.
 
* After first mobile setup, ongoing calendar setting changes are typically done on the website.
 
* If calendars were set up on the website first, the mobile first-time Google setup flow will not appear.
 
* Feature is in '''beta''' — report issues to '''[[Support]]'''.
 
 
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Revision as of 07:30, 25 July 2026

Path: Callproof Support > Google Calendar Integration

CallProof Mobile App Calendar Sign-in Page
CallProof Mobile App Google Sign-in Page
CallProof Mobile App Google Access Page
CallProof Mobile App Calendar Page
Calendar Setup Menu
Calendar Setup in Google
Calendar Setup in Office
Accounts Menu
CallProof Mobile App Start Appointment Page

Google Calendar Integration

Beta Notice

This feature is currently in beta testing. Users may encounter a bug and are encouraged to email Support with detailed descriptions of the problem. Support will assist in resolving the issue. This page will also be updated as testing continues and may include changes to procedures or features.

What is Google Calendar Integration?

Google Calendar Integration (Calendar Sync) connects CallProof to Google Calendar and/or Microsoft Office (Outlook) Calendar so future appointments, follow-ups, and tasks can sync to your calendar.

Future appointments and follow-ups can be scheduled from the CallProof website or mobile app. Event reminders can be set for SMS and email. Additional guests can be added to an event as well.

How to navigate

Mobile:

  • Accounts → contact → Future Appointment (first-time Google setup may start here)
  • Settings → Calendar Sync / Calendar Setup (when available)

Website:

  • HomeToolsCalendar Setup
  • Also from Follow-ups, Contacts, Event Forms, Funnel
  • Dashboard → Appointments/Tasks → Calendar Setup

Using Google Calendar Integration

  1. Complete first-time setup on mobile or website.
  2. Link Google Calendar and/or Microsoft Office Calendar.
  3. Select which calendar receives CallProof events.
  4. Create a Future Appointment (or task/follow-up).
  5. Confirm the event appears in the selected Google/Office calendar.
  6. Manage reminders, guests, and invitees as needed.
  7. Remove or reconnect calendars if authentication expires.

Features include