How to Use Google Meet with TidyCal

TidyCal automatically generates Google Meet links for your bookings when you connect your Google Calendar and enable Google Meet as a location. This requires the Individual Plan or Agency Plan for auto-created meeting URLs. Your primary calendar must be a Google Calendar.

Prerequisites

• Individual Plan ($29) or Agency Plan ($79) for auto-created meeting links
• A Google Calendar connected to TidyCal
• Google Calendar set as your Primary Calendar
• Your TidyCal email must have Make changes and manage sharing permission on the Google Calendar

Step 1: Connect your Google Calendar

1. In the sidebar, go to Integrations > Calendars, or visit tidycal.com/integrations/calendars.
2. Click Add Google account and sign in with your Google email.
3. Grant TidyCal the required permissions.

Step 2: Set your primary calendar to Google

1. On the Integrations > Calendars page, find your connected Google Calendar.
2. Click Set primary next to it.

Your primary calendar must be a Google Calendar for Google Meet links to be generated.

Step 3: Enable Google Meet on your booking type

1. Go to Booking types in the sidebar.
2. Click to edit the booking type you want to configure.
3. In the booking type editor, scroll to the Locations section.
4. Select Google Meet from the location dropdown. Click Add another location if you need multiple options.
5. Click Save at the top of the editor.

Google Meet links will now be automatically added to calendar events when clients book.

Troubleshooting

Google Meet links not generating

• Verify your primary calendar is a Google Calendar. If it is set to Outlook or Apple, Google Meet links cannot be created.
• Ensure your TidyCal email matches your Google account email.
• Check that Google Meet is enabled in your Google Workspace Admin Console (if using Workspace).
• Confirm you are on the Individual Plan or Agency Plan.

Permission issues

• Your TidyCal email must have Make changes and manage sharing access on the Google Calendar. Follow Google's guide to grant access.
• Try disconnecting and reconnecting your Google Calendar.
• Contact support@tidycal.com if issues persist.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I switch my primary calendar to Outlook?

Google Meet links will stop being generated. Your primary calendar must be a Google Calendar for Google Meet to work.

Can I offer both Zoom and Google Meet?

You can enable multiple video conferencing options on a booking type. The client or the system will determine which link is generated based on your primary calendar and connected services.

Does Google Meet work on the Free Plan?

Auto-created meeting URLs require the Individual Plan or Agency Plan. On the Free Plan, you can manually add a Google Meet link as a custom location.