Connecting Outlook Calendar

When you connect your Outlook calendar to meetergo, you'll never worry about double-booking again. Outlook's built-in calendar works seamlessly with meetergo to automatically block times when you're unavailable. Setting up this connection is quick and straightforward - just a few clicks and you're protected from scheduling conflicts. This article walks you through connecting Outlook if you want automatic conflict prevention.

How to Quickly Connect meetergo with Outlook

1. Log into meetergo and go to your Profile settings

2. Look for Microsoft Outlook Calendar and click "Connect". Then choose "Add Connection"

3. Enter your Microsoft account email and password

4. Review the permissions meetergo is requesting and click "Accept" to authorize the connection

5. Now your Microsoft Outlook Calendar is connected with meetergo

Permissions (for Developers/IT Admins)

The Microsoft integration requires the following permissions:

• https://graph.microsoft.com/Calendars.ReadWrite
• https://graph.microsoft.com/User.Read
• offline_access

Here's an explanation of why each permission is needed:

Calendar.ReadWrite: Reading occupied/unoccupied times (Availability Check), Creating and modifying events (Calendar sync)
User.Read: Reading basic user information
offline_access: Accessing information while user is offline

Your Data is Secure

meetergo places great importance on data privacy. Your data is transmitted securely. We do not store any data from your calendar and cannot access data from other calendars.

Disconnecting meetergo from Outlook

Not what you expected? It's easy to unlink meetergo from Outlook.

1. Log into meetergo and go to your Profile Settings

2. Click on the gear icon next to the Outlook calendar

3. Select trash icon on the right side to disconnect meetergo from Outlook

hat's it, you're done.

FAQ

Does this work with all types of Outlook accounts?

Yes, the integration works with Outlook.com, Office 365, Microsoft 365, and Exchange Online accounts. Both personal and business Microsoft accounts are supported.

Will meetergo change my existing Outlook appointments?

No, meetergo only reads your calendar to prevent conflicts. Your existing Outlook appointments remain completely unchanged. New meetergo bookings can be added to Outlook if you choose that option.

What if I use Outlook on my phone?

The integration works with your Microsoft account, not the specific Outlook app. Once connected, it works whether you access Outlook through the web, desktop app, mobile app, or any other method.

Can I disconnect Outlook later?

Absolutely. You can disconnect your Outlook calendar from meetergo settings anytime, or revoke access through your Microsoft account security settings.

How quickly do calendar changes sync?

Changes sync in real-time. New appointments in Outlook immediately block those times in meetergo, and new meetergo bookings appear in Outlook within seconds.

What permissions does meetergo need?

meetergo only requests permission to read your calendar events and optionally write new events (for meetergo bookings). It cannot access your emails, contacts, or other Microsoft data.

Does this work with shared Outlook calendars?

Yes, if you have access to shared calendars in Outlook, you can choose to include them in conflict checking. This is perfect for teams who need to avoid booking over shared meeting times.

Updated on: 13/08/2025