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+Syncing your calendars
+======================
+
+Kanboard supports iCal feeds for projects and users.
+This feature allows you to import Kanboard tasks in almost any calendar program (by example Microsoft Outlook, Apple Calendar, Mozilla Thunderbird and Google Calendar).
+
+Calendar subscriptions are **read-only** access, you cannot create tasks from external calendar software.
+The Calendar feed export follows the iCal standard.
+
+Note: Only tasks within the date range of -2 months to +6 months are exported to the iCalendar feed.
+
+Project calendars
+-----------------
+
+- Each project has its own calendar.
+- The subscription link is unique per project, the link is activated when you enable the public access of your project: **Project settings > Public access**.
+- This calendar shows only tasks for the selected project.
+
+User calendars
+--------------
+
+- Each user has its own calendar.
+- The subscription link is unique per user, the link is activated when you enable the public access of your user: **User profile > Public access**.
+- This calendar show tasks assigned to the user for all projects.
+
+Adding your Kanboard calendar to Apple Calendar
+-----------------------------------------------
+
+- Open Calendar
+- Select **File > New Calendar Subscription**
+- Copy and paste the iCal feed URL from Kanboard
+
+![Add iCal subscription](screenshots/apple-calendar-add-subscription.png)
+
+- You can choose to synchronize the calendar with iCloud to be available across all your devices
+- Don't forget to select the refresh frequency
+
+![Edit iCal subscription](screenshots/apple-calendar-edit-subscription.png)
+
+Adding your Kanboard calendar to Microsoft Outlook
+--------------------------------------------------
+
+![Outlook Add Internet Calendar](screenshots/outlook-add-subscription.png)
+
+- Open Outlook
+- Select **Open Calendar > From Internet**
+- Copy and paste the iCal feed URL from Kanboard
+
+![Outlook Edit Internet Calendar](screenshots/outlook-edit-subscription.png)
+
+Adding your Kanboard calendar to Mozilla Thunderbird
+----------------------------------------------------
+
+- Install the Add-on **Lightning** to add calendar support to Thunderbird
+- Click on **File > New Calendar**
+- In the dialog box, choose **On the Network**
+
+![Thunderbird Step 1](screenshots/thunderbird-new-calendar-step1.png)
+
+- Choose the format iCalendar
+- Copy and paste the iCal feed URL from Kanboard
+
+![Thunderbird Step 2](screenshots/thunderbird-new-calendar-step2.png)
+
+- Choose the colors and other settings and finally save
+
+Adding your Kanboard calendar to Google Calendar
+------------------------------------------------
+
+- Click the down-arrow next to **Other calendars**.
+- Select **Add by URL** from the menu.
+- Copy and paste the iCal feed URL from Kanboard
+
+![Google Calendar](screenshots/google-calendar-add-subscription.png)
+
+Your Kanboard calendar can also be available from your Android device if you enable the synchronization.
+
+Note: According to the Google Support, external calendars are not refreshed very often, [read the documentation](https://support.google.com/calendar/answer/37100?hl=en&ref_topic=1672445).