How to Import Lotus Notes Calendar to Google Calendar? Simplified

Wanting to import Lotus Notes calendar to Google Calendar. This blog will explain how you can move your calendar from Lotus Notes to Google Calendar. Here, I will explain methods like the built-in ICS export method and many others with clear steps, use-case guidance, and troubleshooting tips.

Why Import Lotus Notes Calendar to Google Calendar?

Lotus Notes and Google Workspace are two different programs. But, when it comes to popularity, most people prefer Google Workspace because of better accessibility and collaboration. That’s why IBM Lotus Notes users want to move their meetings, reminders, and schedules in Gogole for several reasons.

• To access the calendars from any device. They want to move them to Google Calendar.
• For sharing and collaboration, Google Calendar provides better features.
• Sharing the calendar with someone who does not have an IBM Lotus Notes account.
• Google Calendar has a more user-friendly interface and is easy to use.
• It helps you to manage the calendar along with Gmail and Google Meet.
• Moving the calendar, it simplifies team collaboration.

How to Sync Lotus Notes Calendar to Google Calendar?

To move your IBM Notes calendar to Google, there are two manual methods.

• Use ICS format to export and move calendars
• Native Lotus bulk export option to transfer your calendar events.

For more detailed steps, follow the steps below.

Export Lotus Notes Calendar to Google Calendar with ICS File

I have divided this method into two stages for easy understanding. This method is for one-time migration or for small calendar events.
Step 1- Export IBM Lotus Notes Calendar

1. First, open the Lotus Notes account and go to Calendar view.
2. Click on File and then select the Export button.
3. Choose Calendar File (.ics) in the Save as type field.
4. Browse a file location, name it, and click the Export button.
5. Choose all the documents when prompted. Press Ok.

Step 2- Import Lotus Notes Calendar to Google Calendar

1. Now open Google Calendar.
2. Click on the Gear icon and go to Settings.
3. Open the Import & Export tab.
4. Click on the “Select file from your computer” option.
5. Now navigate to the ICS file you just exported and then click on the Open button.
6. Now, from the Google calendar interface, Hit Import.

Add Lotus Notes Calendar with New Google Account

One can create a new Google Calendar based on the requirement. Suppose the user wants to import the Lotus Notes calendar to the new Google calendar, which is new, then this method can be used. Here, you have to first export your Lotus Notes calendar in ICS and then move it to a new calendar.

1. Go to the calendar and click + next to other calendars.
   
2. Select create new calendar. Enter Calendar name, description, and time zone.
   
3. Then, press the Create Calendar option. Lastly, import the ICS file.

Import Lotus Notes Calendar to Google Calendar

Use the SysTools Lotus Notes to G Suite Migration Tool to move the Lotus Notes calendar to Google securely. As you can see, the above methods are simple. You need an ICS file to move the calendar. But this method directly transfers your data without any issues. This much easier and faster way to transfer your calendar while keeping your events intact. Below are the steps of the tool.

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Instructions for the Software

1. First, install the tool on your devices.
   
2. Choose Lotus Notes as the source and G Suite as the destination.
   
3. Click the Calendar option, and apply the date filter for sorting out your events.
   
4. Provide the admin email and password, then provide the source folder path. Click the Validate button.
   
5. In the destination tab, add the admin email, the service account, andthe certificate file. Press Validate.
   
6. Fetch the users using either automatically fetch or the manual import option.
   
7. Lastly, click on the Start Migration button.
   

Final Words

Users often come up with queries regarding the process of importing the Lotus Notes calendar to Google Calendar. Unfortunately, most of the users failed to execute it because of incorrectly executing the process and implementing complex manual approaches. It’s better to use the software to sync the Lotus Notes calendar to the Google calendar in bulk and with peace of mind. By reading this blog, one can now efficiently do the needful process to export IBM Lotus Notes calendar to Google Calendar without facing any technical issues.