We’re pleased to introduce an improved email notification experience for those who are using third-party calendar services—like Outlook—to collaborate with Google Calendar users. Specifically, this update improves the accuracy of Google Calendar event syncing across calendar services, while helping cut down on the amount of email noise caused by calendar sync notifications. 

Email notifications that are purely intended to sync information will now be marked as such in the body of the email and sent from a distinct, identifiable email address. The body of the email includes instructions for end users on how to implement inbox filters to avoid this type of email cluttering their inbox. At scale, Outlook system administrators can use Microsoft’s Powershell to implement an email filter rule for these messages for all users. Google Workspace customers can use this form to sign-up for the beta. 

Admins and end users 

We’ve heard from our customers that the syncing experience from Google Calendar to third-party calendars was not consistently reliable. Additionally, users lacked an effective way to filter out Calendar emails which cluttered their inbox. This update will help improve the overall experience for users collaborating with Google Calendar users. 

Admins: Use this form to sign-up for the beta and visit the Help Center to learn more about how to filter Google Calendar email notifications. End users: Visit the Help Center to learn more about managing Google Calendar invites in other calendar services. 

Beta sign-ups are available now using this form until July 10, 2024. We will be accepting beta applications and allowlisting customers over the next several weeks. 

Sign-up for this beta is available for all Google Workspace customers