Open ICS File in Outlook

Instructions

To open an ICS file in Outlook:

  1. Click the "Open in Outlook" button.
  2. The ICS file will be downloaded to your system.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file to open it in Outlook.
  4. Follow the prompts to add the event to your calendar.

How to Open an ICS File in Outlook

  • Download the ICS file to your computer.

  • Open Outlook on your computer.

  • Go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export.

  • Select Import an iCalendar (.ics) or vCalendar file (.vcs), then click Next.

  • Browse to locate the downloaded ICS file and select it.

  • Click OK or Open:

    • You will see the event details appear.
    • Choose to either Save it to your calendar or Close without saving.

Alternatively, you can double-click the ICS file, and Outlook will usually open it automatically. If you are using Outlook Web:

  • Go to your calendar view.
  • Use the “Import” option to upload the ICS file.
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