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TickTick and Google Calendar integration: setup guide

Updated September 12, 2026. Interface labels can vary between the web, desktop and mobile apps.

TickTick and Google Calendar can work together so tasks and calendar events are easier to view in one schedule. The important first step is choosing the right connection: TickTick’s native Google Calendar integration, or a calendar subscription. They do not offer the same level of interaction.

Native integration or calendar subscription?

Native Google Calendar integration

TickTick documents a Google Calendar integration in its current feature list. Its official changelog states that the integration can display TickTick tasks in Google Calendar and synchronize changes back to TickTick. This is the appropriate route when you need an interactive connection between the two services.

Calendar subscription

A calendar subscription publishes a calendar feed that another calendar application can read. It is useful for displaying tasks, but it should not be confused with a full two-way connection. Refresh times depend on the receiving calendar. Treat the private subscription URL like a password: anyone who obtains it may be able to read the feed.

Connect TickTick to Google Calendar

  1. Open TickTick and go to Settings.
  2. Open Integrations & Import, then choose Google Calendar. Wording may differ slightly by platform.
  3. Sign in to the intended Google account and review the permissions requested before approving them.
  4. Select the calendars you actually need. Starting with one test calendar makes troubleshooting easier.
  5. Create a clearly named test task and test event. Confirm where each item appears and whether edits are reflected in the expected direction.
  6. Only after this test should you connect calendars that contain your real schedule.

Do not assume every TickTick plan, platform or workspace exposes identical controls. If the Google Calendar option is absent, check TickTick’s current product documentation and your account settings rather than relying on an older tutorial label.

A simple workflow that avoids duplicate planning

  • Keep tasks and checklists in TickTick.
  • Reserve time-bound meetings and appointments for Google Calendar.
  • Schedule only the TickTick tasks that genuinely require a time block.
  • Use one test calendar before connecting shared or professional calendars.
  • Avoid creating the same item manually in both tools once synchronization is active.

Troubleshooting

An item does not appear

Check that the correct Google account and calendar were selected. Then verify the item’s date, time zone and visibility. Calendar subscriptions may refresh more slowly than native integrations.

Items appear twice

Look for two active connections, such as a native integration plus a subscription of the same calendar. Also check whether the item was created manually in both services. Disable one route, create a new test item and verify the result before deleting anything important.

Changes only travel in one direction

Confirm that you are using the native Google Calendar integration rather than a read-only subscription. Review the selected calendars and permissions. Features can change, so use TickTick’s current settings and changelog as the source of truth.

Privacy and access

Connect only the calendars required for the workflow. Review the Google permissions screen before authorizing access. If you stop using the integration, disconnect it in TickTick and review third-party access in your Google Account. If you used a private calendar subscription URL and believe it was exposed, replace or revoke it rather than sharing it again.

Official references

For workflows that connect more than a calendar, see the TickTick integrations hub and the guide to TickTick and Zapier.

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