Can Webflow integrate with the Google Calendar API?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, Webflow can integrate with the Google Calendar API. The Google Calendar API allows you to read, write, and modify calendar events programmatically. By leveraging Webflow's custom code functionality and Google's API, you can create powerful integrations between Webflow and Google Calendar.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to integrate Webflow with the Google Calendar API:

  1. Set up a new project in the Google Cloud Console:
  • Navigate to the Google Cloud Console.
  • Create a new project by clicking on the "Create Project" button.
  • Give your project a name, select your organization if applicable, and click on the "Create" button.
  1. Enable the Google Calendar API:
  • Once your project is created, navigate to the dashboard by clicking on the project name.
  • In the sidebar, click on "APIs & Services" > "Library".
  • Search for "Google Calendar API" and click on it.
  • On the next page, click on the "Enable" button.
  1. Create API Credentials:
  • In the sidebar, click on "APIs & Services" > "Credentials".
  • Click on the "Create Credentials" button and select "Service Account".
  • Fill in the necessary fields, such as the service account name and role.
  • Click on the "Create" button.
  • Once the service account is created, click on the "Done" button.
  1. Generate and download a private key file:
  • On the "Credentials" page, locate the newly created service account.
  • Click on the pencil icon to edit the service account.
  • In the "Keys" tab, click on the "Add Key" button and select "Create new key".
  • Choose the JSON key type and click on the "Create" button.
  • Your private key file will be downloaded to your computer.
  1. Import the private key to Webflow:
  • In your Webflow project, go to Project Settings > Integrations.
  • Scroll down to the "Custom Code" section and click on "Export Code" to enable the custom code editor.
  • Click on the "Add Custom Code" button and select "Embed Code".
  • In the embed code modal, click on the "</>" code editor button.
  • Copy and paste the following code, replacing YOUR-PRIVATE-KEY.JSON with the name of your private key file:
    ```html ```
  1. Update the script with your API credentials:
  • Replace 'YOUR_API_KEY' with your Google Cloud Console API key.
  • Replace 'YOUR_CLIENT_ID' with your service account's client ID.
  1. Save and publish your changes.

Congratulations! You've now integrated Webflow with the Google Calendar API. You can now use the Google Calendar API to create, read, update, and delete events on your connected calendars.

Please note: This guide provides a high-level overview of the integration process. For a more detailed and comprehensive guide, refer to the official Google Calendar API documentation and Webflow's custom code documentation.

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Additional questions:

  • How can I integrate Google Calendar with Webflow?
  • What steps are involved in setting up the Google Calendar API integration with Webflow?
  • Can Webflow sync events with my Google Calendar?