Does asana sync with google calendar?

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Does asana sync with google calendar?

Yes, Asana syncs with Google Calendar, allowing you to see your tasks and deadlines alongside your other scheduled events. However, the synchronization has some limitations. Below is a detailed breakdown:

How Does Asana Syncs with Google Calendar

  1. One-Way Sync: Asana tasks sync to Google Calendar, but changes in Google Calendar won’t reflect back in Asana.
  2. Sync per Project or My Tasks: You can sync an entire project or your personal task list with Google Calendar.
  3. Automatic Updates: The sync updates periodically (not in real-time, typically every few hours).
  4. Task Display: Tasks appear as all-day events on Google Calendar with a link back to Asana.

How to Sync Asana with Google Calendar

Syncing a Project:

  1. Open the Asana project you want to sync.
  2. Click the “Customize” button (top right).
  3. Scroll down and find the “Apps” section.
  4. Click “Add app” > Select Google Calendar.
  5. Click “Connect Google Calendar” and authorize access.
  6. Once connected, tasks with due dates will appear in Google Calendar.

Syncing “My Tasks”:

  1. Go to “My Tasks” in Asana.
  2. Click the three-dot menu (•••) in the top-right corner.
  3. Select “Sync to Calendar”.
  4. Copy the link provided.
  5. Open Google Calendar, click the “+” next to “Other Calendars”.
  6. Select “From URL” and paste the link.

Limitations & Considerations

  • No Real-Time Sync: It may take a few hours for updates to appear.
  • Google Calendar → Asana Edits Don’t Sync: You can’t edit Asana tasks from Google Calendar.
  • Only Shows Due Dates: Tasks without due dates won’t appear in Google Calendar.