How to Add Google Calendar to Desktop Windows 11?

Google Calendar keeps your schedule organized, but accessing it via a browser on Windows 11 can be inconvenient. Adding it to your desktop makes checking events fast and easy.

This guide shows you how to bring Google Calendar to your Windows 11 desktop. Google Calendar is perfect for managing meetings, tasks, or personal plans.

Method 1: Create a Desktop Shortcut with Chrome

1. Open Chrome and go to calendar.google.com. Sign in to your Google account.
2. Click the three-dot icon in the top-right corner.
3. Choose More Tools, then Create Shortcut.
4. Name it “Google Calendar,” check Open as window, and click Create.
5. Please find the new shortcut on your desktop and double-click to open it.

Bonus: Right-click it and select Pin to Taskbar for quick access.

Method 2: Sync with the Windows Calendar App

1. Open the Start menu, type “Calendar,” and launch the app.
2. Click the gear icon in the bottom-left corner.
3. Select Manage Accounts and then Add Account.
4. Pick Google and sign in with your email and password.
5. Wait for it to sync—your Google Calendar events will appear.

Tip: Turn off email sync in settings if you only want the calendar.

Method 3: Pin to Taskbar with Edge

1. Open Microsoft Edge and visit calendar.google.com. Log in.
2. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
3. Go to Apps and choose Install this site as an app.
4. Name it “Google Calendar” and click Install.
5. Right-click the new app in the Start menu and select Pin to Taskbar.

This opens your calendar in its window.

Conclusion

Getting Google Calendar on your Windows 11 desktop is simple with these methods. Use a Chrome shortcut, Edge app, or Windows Calendar sync to keep your schedule at your fingertips. Set it up today and make managing your time effortless!

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