Google Calendar
Learn how to build AI agents with Google Calendar access using xpander.ai. Create smart scheduling assistants that can read, create, update, and manage calendar events automatically to streamline time management and planning.
Learn how to build AI agents with Google Calendar access using xpander.ai. Create smart scheduling assistants that can read, create, update, and manage calendar events automatically to streamline time management and planning.
Authentication Options
Choose the authentication method that best fits your needs:
Google Calendar API access configuration
For programmatic access and automation:
- Go to Google Cloud Console
- Create a new project or select an existing one
- Enable the Google Calendar API in Library
- Go to Credentials and create an API Key
- Restrict the API key to Google Calendar API only
- Copy the API key to xpander.ai’s Google Calendar connection settings
- Set appropriate API access restrictions in Google Cloud Console
- Make sure that your desired Google Calendar is
available to public
by going into the specific calendar’s settings, and marking theavailable to public
, like so:
API keys provide limited functionality and are best for read-only operations on public files. For full access and to keep calendars private, use OAuth methods.
Let’s create the Xpander.ai Google Calendar App connection!
This app is using basic authentication.
To configure it in xpander.ai, follow the following screenshot:
Then save the interface.
For more information about the Google API enablement, click here.
Google Calendar API access configuration
For programmatic access and automation:
- Go to Google Cloud Console
- Create a new project or select an existing one
- Enable the Google Calendar API in Library
- Go to Credentials and create an API Key
- Restrict the API key to Google Calendar API only
- Copy the API key to xpander.ai’s Google Calendar connection settings
- Set appropriate API access restrictions in Google Cloud Console
- Make sure that your desired Google Calendar is
available to public
by going into the specific calendar’s settings, and marking theavailable to public
, like so:
API keys provide limited functionality and are best for read-only operations on public files. For full access and to keep calendars private, use OAuth methods.
Let’s create the Xpander.ai Google Calendar App connection!
This app is using basic authentication.
To configure it in xpander.ai, follow the following screenshot:
Then save the interface.
For more information about the Google API enablement, click here.
Sign in with Google using xpander.ai's built-in authentication
The simplest way to connect Google Calendar is using xpander.ai’s built-in authentication:
- Go to the Apps section in xpander.ai dashboard
- Select Google Calendar from available integrations
- Click Sign in with Google Calendar:
- Select your Google account and grant permissions
- Your connection is immediately active and ready to use.
This method is recommended for most users. xpander.ai securely manages your OAuth tokens without exposing any credentials.