How to Add Custom Bookings and Blocks from Google Calendar to TurnCal
Sometimes people want to live out of their Google Calendar because it’s more familiar to them and integrated with their phones or current workflows. TurnCal makes this easy by allowing you to integrate your existing Google Calendar with our specialized property management platform.
Why Integrate Google Calendar with TurnCal?
- Use familiar tools: Continue creating events in Google Calendar’s interface that you already know
- Mobile integration: Leverage Google Calendar’s mobile app for on-the-go scheduling
- Real-time syncing: Any changes made in Google Calendar automatically reflect in TurnCal
- Single source of truth: Maintain one calendar for personal and property management tasks
How to Export Your Google Calendar to TurnCal
- On your computer, open Google Calendar (this can’t be done from the mobile app)
- On the left side under “My calendars,” find the calendar you want to export
- Click the three dots next to your calendar and select “Settings and sharing”
- Scroll down to “Integrate calendar” section
- Copy the “Secret address in iCal format” (this is the URL that ends with
.ics) - In TurnCal, create a calendar and use your Google Calendar iCal link
Benefits of TurnCal’s Property Management Calendar
While Google Calendar is great for general use, TurnCal offers specialized features for property management:
- Custom-built for property turnover: Interface designed specifically for cleaning teams, property managers, and maintenance staff
- Property-specific views: See bookings, cleanings, and maintenance by property instead of just by date
- Shareable public URLs: Generate professional, calendar links specific to each property or team member
- Role-based access: Cleaners see only what they need to see
Pro Tips for Google Calendar + TurnCal Integration
- Take advantage of Google Calendar for personal reminders while using TurnCal for team coordination
- Use Google Calendar’s recurring event feature to block regular maintenance windows that will sync to TurnCal
The Best of Both Worlds
By integrating Google Calendar with TurnCal, you get the familiarity and accessibility of Google’s platform combined with the specialized property management features of TurnCal. This means quicker adoption from team members while still benefiting from tools specifically designed for property turnover management.
Your custom TurnCal URL becomes a professional touchpoint for your business - something a standard Google Calendar link can’t provide. Cleaners, maintenance staff and property managers all benefit from this streamlined, purpose-built interface while you maintain the flexibility of managing events from whichever platform you prefer.
Try this out today to simplify your property management workflow while keeping all the benefits of your existing Google Calendar setup.