Supported Integrations
Google Calendar
Two-way sync with Google Calendar for personal and work accounts.
Outlook Calendar
Connect Microsoft Outlook for Office 365 integration.
Google Calendar Integration
Connecting Google Calendar
1
Go to Settings
Click Settings in the sidebar.
2
Select Integrations
Click on Integrations or Calendar.
3
Click Connect Google Calendar
Find the Google Calendar option and click Connect.
4
Sign in to Google
You’ll be redirected to Google. Sign in with your Google account.
5
Grant permissions
Allow Trilo to access your calendar. Review the permissions and click Allow.
6
Select calendars
Choose which Google calendars to sync with Trilo.
What Syncs
With Google Calendar connected:| Direction | What Syncs |
|---|---|
| Google → Trilo | Events from selected Google calendars appear in Trilo |
| Trilo → Google | Events created in Trilo can appear in Google Calendar |
Managing Google Calendars
After connecting, you can:- Select calendars: Choose which Google calendars to show
- Toggle visibility: Show or hide specific calendars
- Set default: Choose which calendar new events go to
Disconnecting
To remove the Google Calendar integration:- Go to Settings > Integrations
- Find Google Calendar
- Click Disconnect
- Confirm the disconnection
Disconnecting removes synced events from Trilo but doesn’t affect your Google Calendar.
Outlook Calendar Integration
Connecting Outlook
1
Go to Settings
Click Settings in the sidebar.
2
Select Integrations
Navigate to the integrations section.
3
Click Connect Outlook
Find Outlook Calendar and click Connect.
4
Sign in to Microsoft
Enter your Microsoft account credentials.
5
Grant permissions
Allow Trilo to access your calendar data.
6
Configure sync
Select which calendars to sync.
Outlook Sync Features
- View Outlook events in Trilo
- See availability from Outlook
- Create events that sync both ways
- Support for Office 365 accounts
How Sync Works
Sync Frequency
Calendar syncs happen:- Automatically: Every few minutes
- On action: When you open the calendar
- Manual refresh: Click refresh to sync immediately
Conflict Handling
When the same event exists in multiple places:- Events are matched by unique identifiers
- Changes in source calendar take priority
- Deleted events are removed from sync
Event Details
Synced events include:- Title
- Date and time
- Duration
- Location
- Description (if permitted)
Viewing Synced Events
Identifying Synced Events
Synced events are marked with:- Source calendar indicator
- Integration icon (Google, Outlook)
- Different color coding (optional)
Editing Synced Events
Depending on configuration:- Some events: Edit in Trilo, changes sync back
- Some events: View-only in Trilo, edit in source calendar
- New events: Can be created in either system
Multiple Calendars
Managing Multiple Sources
You can connect:- Multiple Google accounts
- Multiple Outlook accounts
- Mix of different calendar services
Calendar Colors
Assign colors to different calendars:- Personal calendar: Blue
- Work calendar: Green
- Team calendar: Purple
Toggling Visibility
Show or hide calendars:- Open calendar settings
- Toggle visibility for each calendar
- Hidden calendars don’t display events
Troubleshooting
Events not syncing
Events not syncing
- Check your internet connection
- Verify the calendar is selected for sync
- Try disconnecting and reconnecting
- Click refresh to force a sync
Wrong time showing for events
Wrong time showing for events
- Check timezone settings in Trilo
- Verify timezone in the source calendar
- Events should display in your local timezone
Can't connect calendar
Can't connect calendar
- Ensure pop-ups are allowed for authentication
- Try a different browser
- Check that you’re using a supported calendar type
- Verify your account has calendar access enabled
Missing events after sync
Missing events after sync
- Some private events may not sync
- Check if the calendar is selected for sync
- Verify date range (very old events may not sync)
- Check if the event was deleted in the source
Duplicate events appearing
Duplicate events appearing
- Avoid creating the same event in multiple places
- Check if both Trilo and source calendar created it
- Delete the duplicate in the appropriate system
Privacy Considerations
When connecting calendars:- Trilo requests only necessary permissions
- Event data is stored securely
- You control which calendars sync
- Disconnect anytime to stop syncing
- Private events respect privacy settings
Best Practices
Connect relevant calendars only
Connect relevant calendars only
Don’t sync every calendar you have. Choose the ones you need to see in Trilo for work purposes.
Use consistent event creation
Use consistent event creation
Decide whether to create events in Trilo or your source calendar. Consistency prevents confusion.
Review sync periodically
Review sync periodically
Occasionally check that sync is working correctly. Look for missing or duplicate events.
Set appropriate privacy levels
Set appropriate privacy levels
In your source calendar, set events you want to share as public/free, and sensitive events as private.