Should You Allow Third-Party Apps Access to Your Google Calendar?

Navigating Google Calendar Integrations and Safety Tips

In this episode, we discuss the safety and practical considerations of connecting third-party applications to your Google Calendar. Learn about permissions, the reliability of Google Workspace Marketplace apps, and potential risks linked to calendar synchronization with apps like Calendly, Asana, Motion, Mac Calendar, and Outlook. Get expert advice on ensuring your calendar remains reliable and secure, and understand why it's often best to stick with native Google apps for both desktop and mobile.

00:00 Introduction to Google Workspace Marketplace Apps
00:09 Concerns with Third-Party App Permissions
00:26 Editing Shared Google Calendars
01:13 Google Calendar Safety Measures
01:34 Connecting External Apps to Google Calendar
02:08 Productivity App Integrations
02:46 Legacy Applications and Synchronization Issues
04:04 Recommendations for Calendar Management
04:25 Using Google Workspace Sync for Outlook
04:56 Caution with Third-Party Tools
05:34 Conclusion and Support Services

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