Connect your Google Calendar to BookLive to automatically sync your performances and keep your schedule up to date across platforms.
Why Connect Google Calendar? #
When connected, BookLive will:
- Automatically add confirmed performances to your calendar
- Include venue address, performance times, and event details
- Update events when performance details change
- Remove events if performances are cancelled
- Calculate travel time from your starting location
Connecting Your Calendar #
To connect your Google Calendar:
- Go to your Settings
- Click the Google Calendar tab
- Click Connect Google Calendar
- Sign in to your Google account when prompted
- Review the permissions BookLive is requesting
- Click Allow to grant access
- You will be redirected back to BookLive
Permissions Explained #
BookLive requests permission to:
- See and edit your calendars – Required to create and update performance events
- View your email address – Required for account identification
BookLive only accesses the calendar to manage performance events. We do not read or modify your other calendar events.
After Connecting #
Once connected, you can configure sync settings:
- Enable auto-sync – Automatically sync new performances
- Set setup time – Add buffer time before events
- Configure starting address – For travel time calculations
Which Calendar is Used? #
BookLive syncs to your primary Google Calendar. If you have multiple calendars, events will appear on your main calendar.
Multiple Google Accounts #
If you have multiple Google accounts, make sure to select the correct one during the connection process. You can only connect one Google account at a time.
To switch accounts, disconnect the current calendar first, then reconnect with a different account.
Connection Troubleshooting #
If you have trouble connecting:
- Pop-up blocked – Allow pop-ups for BookLive in your browser
- Wrong account – Sign out of Google first, then reconnect
- Permissions denied – Try connecting again and click Allow
- Connection failed – Check your internet connection and try again
