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Subscribe to External Calendars

The Events Calendar Plugin

Subscribe to External Calendars

Explains how to add, manage, and delete external calendars in Frame using valid ICS links. Includes steps for connecting external calendars, viewing events, and safely removing them when no longer needed.

Updated 3 weeks ago

TL;DR

1
Open Admin Dashboard
Access the admin dashboard and go to Events External Calendars.
2
Add External Calendar
Click Add External Calendar and enter the calendar URL.
3
Save and Refresh
Click Save and wait for events to auto-refresh.
4
View Events
Check the front end to see events from the external calendar.

Let's Do It Together!

Before you begin:

  • Make sure your calendar uses a valid ICS (iCal) URL - this is required for syncing.

  • Each external calendar must be assigned to an Event Category for proper sorting and display.

  • Calendars with under 200 events sync right away. Larger ones will sync in the background to prevent timeouts.

Step 1: Access Admin Dashboard

  1. Go to the Dashboard of your Frame website.

  2. Navigate to Events → External Calendars.

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Step 2: Add External Calendar

  1. Click Add External Calendar.

  2. Enter the URL of the external calendar you want to subscribe to.

  3. For example, use a US Holidays calendar and click Save.

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Tip: If your calendar isn’t syncing, double-check that your iCal link is publicly accessible and ends in .ics

Step 3: View Events

  1. Wait for up to 30 minutes for the first refresh to occur.

  2. Your events will start showing up automatically on the calendar.

  3. Events from the external calendar update approximately every 30 minutes.

Step 4: Check Calendar

  1. Return to the front end of your site to see the calendar.

  2. Events from the external calendar will display side by side with your other events.

  3. Keep your calendar updated as events sync from outside the system.

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Managing or Removing Calendars

  • To edit an existing external calendar, go to Events → External Calendars, click Edit, and update the URL or category.

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  • To remove a calendar, hover over the the calendar and click Trash

    • This will remove all events that were imported from that calendar.

Don’t delete calendars unless you’re sure, since it removes everything connected to them.

Troubleshooting

Events not showing up
Ensure the URL is correct and wait for the first refresh.

FAQ

How often do external calendars update?
Calendars update approximately every 30 minutes automatically.
Can I add multiple calendars?
Yes, you can add multiple external calendars to your Frame website.

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