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diff --git a/doc/ical.markdown b/doc/ical.markdown new file mode 100644 index 00000000..5c52bf82 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/ical.markdown @@ -0,0 +1,78 @@ +Syncing your calendars +====================== + +Kanboard supports iCal feeds for projects and users. +This feature allow 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 an external calendar software. +The Calendar feed export follow 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 have 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 show only tasks for the selected project. + +User calendars +-------------- + +- Each user have 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](http://kanboard.net/screenshots/documentation/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](http://kanboard.net/screenshots/documentation/apple-calendar-edit-subscription.png) + +Adding your Kanboard calendar to Microsoft Outlook +-------------------------------------------------- + +![Outlook Add Internet Calendar](http://kanboard.net/screenshots/documentation/outlook-add-subscription.png) + +- Open Outlook +- Select **Open Calendar > From Internet** +- Copy and paste the iCal feed url from Kanboard + +![Outlook Edit Internet Calendar](http://kanboard.net/screenshots/documentation/outlook-edit-subscription.png) + +Adding your Kanboard calendar to Mozilla Thunderbird +---------------------------------------------------- + +- Install the Add-on **Lightning** to add the calendar support to Thunderbird +- Click on **File > New Calendar** +- In the dialog box, choose **On the Network** + +![Thunderbird Step 1](http://kanboard.net/screenshots/documentation/thunderbird-new-calendar-step1.png) + +- Choose the format iCalendar +- Copy and paste the iCal feed url from Kanboard + +![Thunderbird Step 2](http://kanboard.net/screenshots/documentation/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](http://kanboard.net/screenshots/documentation/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). |