# BusyCal & BusyContacts > BusyCal and BusyContacts help professionals manage calendars and contacts on macOS and iOS. - [BusyCal & BusyContacts](/index.md) ## about About Busy Apps - [About](/about.md): About Busy Apps ## bookings-privacy What BusyCal's optional Bookings service stores about hosts and invitees, why it needs that data, and how long it keeps it. - [Bookings Privacy Notice](/bookings-privacy.md): What BusyCal's optional Bookings service stores about hosts and invitees, why it needs that data, and how long it keeps it. ## bookings-terms The terms for using the optional Bookings service in BusyCal, including the data processing terms. - [Bookings Terms](/bookings-terms.md): The terms for using the optional Bookings service in BusyCal, including the data processing terms. ## busycal ### releasenotes BusyCal Version History - [BusyCal Version History](/busycal/releasenotes.md): BusyCal Version History ## busycalios BusyCal for iPhone and iPad is an iOS calendar app with natural language entry, tasks, and unified sync with BusyCal for Mac, iCloud, Google, Exchange, and CalDAV calendars. - [BusyCal](/busycalios.md): BusyCal for iPhone and iPad is an iOS calendar app with natural language entry, tasks, and unified sync with BusyCal for Mac, iCloud, Google, Exchange, and CalDAV calendars. ## busycontacts BusyContacts is a powerful contact manager for Mac that provides advanced contact management, syncing, and CRM features for professionals and teams. - [BusyContacts](/busycontacts.md): BusyContacts is a powerful contact manager for Mac that provides advanced contact management, syncing, and CRM features for professionals and teams. ### releasenotes BusyContacts Version History - [BusyContacts Version History](/busycontacts/releasenotes.md): BusyContacts Version History ## compare Compare BusyCal with Fantastical, Outlook, Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, Notion Calendar, Readdle Calendars, Things 3, OmniFocus, Todoist, and 2Do. - [BusyCal Comparison Guides](/compare.md): Compare BusyCal with Fantastical, Outlook, Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, Notion Calendar, Readdle Calendars, Things 3, OmniFocus, Todoist, and 2Do. ### 2do Compare BusyCal and 2Do for calendar and task planning, including task sections, calendar views, and ways to use both apps together. - [BusyCal vs 2Do](/compare/2do.md): Compare BusyCal and 2Do for calendar and task planning, including task sections, calendar views, and ways to use both apps together. ### apple-calendar Compare BusyCal and Apple Calendar for everyday scheduling, booking links, calendar organization, filtering, and customization. - [BusyCal vs Apple Calendar](/compare/apple-calendar.md): Compare BusyCal and Apple Calendar for everyday scheduling, booking links, calendar organization, filtering, and customization. ### calendar-apps Compare BusyCal, Fantastical, Outlook, Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, and Notion Calendar to choose the best calendar app for Mac and iOS. - [Best Calendar App for Mac and iOS](/compare/calendar-apps.md): Compare BusyCal, Fantastical, Outlook, Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, and Notion Calendar to choose the best calendar app for Mac and iOS. ### fantastical Compare BusyCal and Fantastical for Mac and iOS, including BusyCal Bookings, Fantastical Openings, calendar sets, Smart Filters, and purchase options. - [BusyCal vs Fantastical](/compare/fantastical.md): Compare BusyCal and Fantastical for Mac and iOS, including BusyCal Bookings, Fantastical Openings, calendar sets, Smart Filters, and purchase options. ### google-calendar Compare BusyCal and Google Calendar for Mac users, including booking links, calendar views, account sync, customization, and browser access. - [BusyCal vs Google Calendar](/compare/google-calendar.md): Compare BusyCal and Google Calendar for Mac users, including booking links, calendar views, account sync, customization, and browser access. ### notion-calendar Compare BusyCal and Notion Calendar for Mac, including booking links, account support, calendar views, customization, and Notion integration. - [BusyCal vs Notion Calendar](/compare/notion-calendar.md): Compare BusyCal and Notion Calendar for Mac, including booking links, account support, calendar views, customization, and Notion integration. ### omnifocus Compare BusyCal and OmniFocus for calendar planning, task organization, project structure, and sync. - [BusyCal vs OmniFocus](/compare/omnifocus.md): Compare BusyCal and OmniFocus for calendar planning, task organization, project structure, and sync. ### outlook-calendar Compare BusyCal and Outlook Calendar on Mac, including booking links, Microsoft 365 support, calendar views, filtering, and email integration. - [BusyCal vs Outlook Calendar](/compare/outlook-calendar.md): Compare BusyCal and Outlook Calendar on Mac, including booking links, Microsoft 365 support, calendar views, filtering, and email integration. ### readdle-calendars Compare BusyCal and Readdle Calendars for Mac, including booking links, calendar views, task planning, customization, and account sync. - [BusyCal vs Readdle Calendars](/compare/readdle-calendars.md): Compare BusyCal and Readdle Calendars for Mac, including booking links, calendar views, task planning, customization, and account sync. ### things-3 Compare BusyCal and Things 3 for calendar and task planning, including scheduling, task lists, and account sync. - [BusyCal vs Things 3](/compare/things-3.md): Compare BusyCal and Things 3 for calendar and task planning, including scheduling, task lists, and account sync. ### todoist Compare BusyCal and Todoist for calendar and task planning, including account sync and ways to use both apps together. - [BusyCal vs Todoist](/compare/todoist.md): Compare BusyCal and Todoist for calendar and task planning, including account sync and ways to use both apps together. ## eula End-User License Agreement - [End-User License Agreement](/eula.md): End-User License Agreement ## press Press resources for Busy Apps - [Press Kit](/press.md): Press resources for Busy Apps ## privacy Privacy Policy - [Privacy Policy](/privacy.md): Privacy Policy ## store Purchase BusyCal and BusyContacts licenses, renew existing licenses, or upgrade your productivity suite. Volume discounts available for multiple licenses. - [Store](/store.md): Purchase BusyCal and BusyContacts licenses, renew existing licenses, or upgrade your productivity suite. Volume discounts available for multiple licenses. ## webdav Calendar subscriptions for BusyCal - [Holiday & Sports Calendar Subscriptions](/webdav.md): Calendar subscriptions for BusyCal ## docs Learn about Support & User Guides in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Support & User Guides](/docs.md): Learn about Support & User Guides in BusyCal and BusyContacts. ### bookings Let people book a meeting with you at a time you're free. Learn how BusyCal Bookings works, what you need to get started, and how it protects your calendar details. - [BusyCal Bookings](/docs/bookings.md): Let people book a meeting with you at a time you're free. Learn how BusyCal Bookings works, what you need to get started, and how it protects your calendar details. - [Account, Security and Privacy](/docs/bookings/account-security-and-privacy.md): Manage your Bookings sign-ins, devices and account. Learn what data is shared, how long it is kept, and how to remove invitee details or delete your account. - [Availability and Busy Calendars](/docs/bookings/availability-and-busy-calendars.md): Set your booking hours, choose which calendars block time, and check why a time is available or unavailable. Learn how BusyCal keeps your availability up to date. - [Booking Pages](/docs/bookings/booking-pages.md): Create and edit BusyCal booking pages. Choose meeting settings, share a link, or embed a booking page in WordPress or another website. - [Bookings and Requests](/docs/bookings/bookings-and-requests.md): Manage BusyCal bookings and requests: approve or decline requests, reschedule meetings, book on someone's behalf and find bookings in your calendar. - [Emails and Replies](/docs/bookings/emails-and-replies.md): Learn which booking emails you and your invitees receive, how calendar invitations work, and how to choose where email replies go. - [Locations and Video Calls](/docs/bookings/locations-and-video-calls.md): Offer video calls, Jitsi room links, phone calls or in-person meetings on your BusyCal booking pages. Learn how call links reach invitees. - [Your Profile and Appearance](/docs/bookings/profile-and-appearance.md): Personalize your BusyCal booking pages with your name, photo, logo and colors. Embed your profile on your website so visitors can choose a meeting type. - [Troubleshooting Bookings](/docs/bookings/troubleshooting.md): Find help with missing bookings, unavailable times, calendar sync, approval requests, booking links and sign-in problems. ### busycal - [Using BusyCal with Reminders](/docs/busycal/114450-using-busycal-with-reminders.md): Reminders is available as an app on iOS and macOS, which can include lists of reminders / tasks. BusyCal can connect to Reminders directly for syncing these lists their container reminders. - [Do Not Disturb](/docs/busycal/116037-do-not-disturb.md): You can set a DND timer to suppress all alarms and sounds temporarily. - [Using BusyCal with Zoom](/docs/busycal/119897-using-busycal-with-zoom.md): Zoom is a market leading online video conferencing solution. BusyCal's Zoom integration connects to your Zoom account and enables you to add video/audio conferencing calls to existing meetings or new calendar events with just a click. This powerful integration makes scheduling and managing Zoom meetings directly in your calendar simple and efficient. - [Using BusyCal with Todoist](/docs/busycal/128557-using-busycal-with-todoist.md): [Todoist] is a popular task management offering by Doist. You can add an existing account to BusyCal and manage all your Lists and Tasks along with all your other accounts from a single place. Changes made in BusyCal will sync to Todoist and all other devices running Todoist and vice versa. - [Automatic Tagging](/docs/busycal/130480-automatic-tagging.md): BusyCal 2022.3.1 adds support for creating automation rules that allow you automatically categorize / tag incoming events. - [Combine Identical Events](/docs/busycal/133794-combine-identical-events.md): Identical events syncing from multiple calendars can be combined to display the first, most appropriate event. - [Paste as Task](/docs/busycal/135995-paste-as-task.md): BusyCal supports pasting text as a list of tasks - [Using BusyCal with Apple Calendar](/docs/busycal/140077-using-busycal-with-apple-calendar.md): BusyCal now supports direct syncing with Apple Calendar in read-only mode for those instances where adding your account directly to BusyCal is not feasible. - [Using BusyCal with Office 365 (Microsoft Graph)](/docs/busycal/140983-using-busycal-with-office-365-microsoft-graph.md): In our continuous effort to enhance BusyCal's connectivity and feature set, we have transitioned our syncing mechanism for Office 365 accounts to use Microsoft Graph API, Microsoft's latest sync offering. - [Cross-calendar blocking events](/docs/busycal/142884-cross-calendar-blocking-events.md): BusyCal supports creating time-blocking events across multiple calendars to help manage your availability seamlessly. - [Quick Edits](/docs/busycal/142890-quick-edits.md): Discover a variety of powerful batch editing options available in BusyCal under the Edit menu. - [Syncing Extended Task Properties](/docs/busycal/144591-syncing-extended-task-properties.md): Learn about Syncing Extended Task Properties in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Widgets](/docs/busycal/145200-widgets.md): BusyCal widgets let you see upcoming events and tasks at a glance from macOS, with multiple widget sizes and configuration options. - [Getting Started with BusyCal for Mac](/docs/busycal/70585-getting-started-with-busycal-for-mac.md): This tutorial provides instructions for getting started with BusyCal and an overview of its features. - [The BusyCal Window](/docs/busycal/70586-the-busycal-window.md): The main BusyCal window has a number of controls, some of which may not appear depending on your current settings. - [Day View](/docs/busycal/70587-day-view.md): Day view displays a single day of your calendar. - [Week View](/docs/busycal/70588-week-view.md): Week view displays one week of your calendar by default (with the option to redefine “week” as any period from 2–90 days). - [Month View](/docs/busycal/70589-month-view.md): Month view displays one month of your calendar by default (with the option to redefine "month" as any period from 1–12 weeks). - [Year View](/docs/busycal/70590-year-view.md): Year view provides a year-at-a-glance overview for planning, with optional Year Planner mode, Banners or Heatmap display styles, and a Highlights drawer that surfaces key stats. - [List View](/docs/busycal/70591-list-view.md): List view displays all your events in a scrolling table format. - [Calendar List (Left Panel)](/docs/busycal/70592-calendar-list.md): BusyCal displays a list of your calendars (along with optional mini month calendars) in the left sidebar. You can rearrange this list and use it to show, hide, and share calendars, among other things. - [Event Types](/docs/busycal/70593-event-types.md): BusyCal supports a variety of event types, including banners, tasks (also known as to dos), stickies, and journals. - [Tasks](/docs/busycal/70594-tasks.md): BusyCal can manage all your tasks (also known as to dos or reminders). Tasks can be displayed in a Task List in the right sidebar and/or in the calendar on the date they are due. - [Info Panel](/docs/busycal/70595-info-panel.md): The Info Panel displays the details of the selected event or task. The Info Panel may appear in any of three locations: in the righthand sidebar, as a floating window, or as a popover in the main calendar view. - [Repeating Events](/docs/busycal/70596-repeating-events.md): Repeating events reoccur at regular intervals (such as every day, every week, or the second Thursday of every month). - [Tags](/docs/busycal/70597-tags.md): Tags are user-defined labels with which you can categorize and color events in BusyCal. You can also search and filter events in your calendar based on tags. - [Graphics](/docs/busycal/70598-graphics.md): BusyCal enables you to add graphics and Emoji icons to your calendar to highlight certain dates, such as holidays and special events. - [Birthdays and Anniversaries](/docs/busycal/70599-birthdays-and-anniversaries.md): BusyCal can display the birthdays and anniversaries from macOS Contacts (or BusyContacts) in your calendar. - [Holidays](/docs/busycal/70600-holidays.md): BusyCal optionally displays holidays on your calendars, and can subscribe to public calendar servers to supply this information automatically. - [Subscribing to Public Calendars](/docs/busycal/70601-subscribing-to-public-calendars.md): BusyCal supports subscribing to read-only (WebDAV) public calendars like holidays and sports schedules. - [Weather](/docs/busycal/70602-weather.md): BusyCal can display a 7-day weather forecast and moon phases in your calendar. - [Locations, Maps & Travel Time](/docs/busycal/70603-locations-maps-travel-time.md): BusyCal’s Info Panel automatically displays maps to events with addresses in their Location fields. In addition, BusyCal can calculate travel time to these destinations based on current traffic conditions and alert you when you must leave in order to arrive on time. - [Alarms](/docs/busycal/70604-alarms.md): BusyCal has a flexible selection of alarms to remind you about scheduled events. - [Quick Entry](/docs/busycal/70605-quick-entry.md): You can create events and tasks in BusyCal using natural language via the Quick Entry feature. - [BusyCal Menu App](/docs/busycal/70606-busycal-menu.md): BusyCal Menu lets you view and add locally stored events, even when BusyCal has quit. The main BusyCal app must remain running to sync with calendar services. - [Settings](/docs/busycal/70607-preferences.md): BusyCal's Settings window offers numerous ways to configure its appearance and behavior to suit your needs. - [Date and Time Format](/docs/busycal/70608-date-and-time-format.md): BusyCal displays dates and times based on the format you have specified in **System Settings > Language & Text > Region**. - [Time Zones](/docs/busycal/70609-time-zones.md): Because you may move from one time zone to another, and may interact with others in other time zones, BusyCal offers flexible features for dealing with time zone differences. - [Printing](/docs/busycal/70610-printing.md): You can print your calendar by choosing File > Print. BusyCal prints whatever is currently displayed onscreen. - [Searching, Finding, and Filtering Events](/docs/busycal/70611-searching-finding-and-filtering-events.md): BusyCal provides two methods of searching for events: you can find all matching events throughout your entire calendar, or you can filter the current view to show only matching events within the current date range. - [Smart Filters](/docs/busycal/70612-smart-filters.md): Smart filters are a powerful tool for creating calendar sets and saved searches that can be applied with a single click. - [Time Tracking](/docs/busycal/70613-time-tracking.md): Using a combination of tags, smart filters, and List view, you can generate a custom view that displays the total amount of time spent on a project for calculating billable hours, etc. - [Contacts](/docs/busycal/70614-contacts.md): You can drag contacts from BusyContacts or the macOS Contacts app into BusyCal to attach contacts to events or tasks. You can also drag a contact into BusyCal to create a meeting with that person, or to create a new task linked to that person. - [Managing Meeting and Invites](/docs/busycal/70615-meetings-and-invitations.md): Learn how to manage meetings and invites in BusyCal - from scheduling meetings and sending invitations to responding to calendar invites and proposing new meeting times. - [Free/Busy Availability Viewer](/docs/busycal/70616-free-busy-availability-viewer.md): Use BusyCal's Availability Viewer to check attendee free/busy status, compare proposed meeting times, and find a time that works for everyone. - [Backing Up and Restoring](/docs/busycal/70617-backing-up-and-restoring.md): BusyCal automatically backs up your calendars every 24 hours and saves your last 10 backups. - [Exporting, Importing, and Merging Calendars](/docs/busycal/70618-exporting-importing-and-merging-calendars.md): Learn about Exporting, Importing, and Merging Calendars in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Resetting BusyCal](/docs/busycal/70619-resetting-busycal.md): If an error is displayed when launching BusyCal that the file couldn't be opened because it isn't in the correct format, your BusyCal database may be corrupted. You can solve this by resetting BusyCal. - [Keyboard Shortcuts](/docs/busycal/70620-keyboard-shortcuts.md): BusyCal offers a long list of built-in keyboard shortcuts, enabling you to perform almost any action without moving your hand to a mouse or trackpad, such as copying or duplicating events. - [URL Handler](/docs/busycal/70621-url-handler.md): BusyCal supports URL handlers for creating new events and finding events in BusyCal. Through the use of BusyCal’s URL handlers you can interact with BusyCal from AppleScript or other apps that can open URLs. - [Archiving Old Events](/docs/busycal/70622-archiving-old-events.md): If you've accumulated a lot of data in your calendar over the years, it might be useful to remove old events to reduce the size of your calendar database, improve performance, and speed up syncing with a cloud service such as iCloud or Google. - [Syncing BusyCal with an iOS Device](/docs/busycal/70623-syncing-busycal-with-an-ios-device.md): BusyCal can sync with the built-in Calendar and Reminders apps on iPhone and iPad, as well as with the iOS version of BusyCal. - [AppleScript Support](/docs/busycal/70624-applescript.md): BusyCal's AppleScript API lets you list calendars, search events and tasks, check free/busy availability, and create, update, or delete calendar items from scripts. - [Claude Desktop Extension](/docs/busycal/70624-mcp.md): Connect BusyCal to Claude Desktop so Claude can manage your calendars, check availability, and create or update events and tasks. - [Raycast Extension](/docs/busycal/70624-raycast.md): BusyCal's Raycast extension lets you create events and tasks, search upcoming items, and find free time — all without leaving the keyboard. - [Syncing Calendar Subscriptions with an iOS Device](/docs/busycal/70629-syncing-calendar-subscriptions-with-an-ios-device.md): If you subscribe to a WebDAV calendar in BusyCal on your Mac, you can sync that subscription to your iPhone or iPad to avoid having to subscribe again. - [Using BusyCal with iCloud](/docs/busycal/70630-using-busycal-with-icloud.md): iCloud is Apple's free online service, which includes calendar syncing among its many features. BusyCal can connect to iCloud for syncing calendars across your devices and sharing them with others. - [Using BusyCal with Google](/docs/busycal/70636-using-busycal-with-google.md): Google Calendar is a free service for Google users that lets you sync and share calendars. BusyCal can connect to Google Calendar, using it to sync calendars across your devices and share them with others. - [Using BusyCal with Exchange / Office 365](/docs/busycal/70642-using-busycal-with-exchange-office-365.md): Microsoft Exchange servers provide a number of online services, among which is syncing and sharing calendars. BusyCal can connect to Exchange servers, using them to sync calendars across your devices and share them with others. - [Using BusyCal with CalDAV](/docs/busycal/70647-using-busycal-with-caldav.md): CalDAV is an industry standard for calendar servers. BusyCal can connect to CalDAV servers, using them to sync calendars across your devices and share them with others. - [Using BusyCal with Fruux](/docs/busycal/70651-using-busycal-with-fruux.md): Fruux is a popular third-party CalDAV server. As such, you can connect to it with BusyCal for calendar syncing and sharing. BusyCal can connect to Fruux, using it to sync calendars across your devices and share them with others. - [LAN Calendar Sharing](/docs/busycal/70655-using-busycal-on-a-lan.md): Share calendars peer-to-peer with other BusyCal users on your local network using Bonjour, without a server or cloud service. - [Sharing Calendars](/docs/busycal/77661-sharing-calendars.md): BusyCal enables you to share calendars with other users for collaborative calendar management with different permission levels. - [Archiving Old Tasks](/docs/busycal/archiving-old-tasks.md): If you've accumulated a large number of completed tasks over the years, archiving or deleting old tasks can reduce the size of your Reminders database, improve sync performance, and speed up BusyCal. - [Getting Started with Bookings](/docs/busycal/bookings-getting-started.md): Set up BusyCal Bookings on your Mac, choose your calendars, create your first booking page and share its link. Then use Bookings on your other devices. - [Date Picker](/docs/busycal/date-picker.md): BusyCal's intelligent date picker lets you type natural language dates and times directly into the start and end fields. Learn about all the formats it supports, from relative dates to week numbers. - [Mapping Event Locations](/docs/busycal/event-map-view.md): View all your calendar event locations on an interactive map. BusyCal's map view displays pins for all your events with locations. - [Suggestions as Templates](/docs/busycal/event-suggestions.md): Learn about Suggestions as Templates in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Find and Replace](/docs/busycal/find-and-replace.md): Use Find and Replace to update text across many events, tasks, and journal entries at once. Search titles, notes, locations, and URLs, preview changes before you commit them, and use Regular Expression mode with capture groups for pattern-based edits. - [Meeting Accounts](/docs/busycal/meeting-accounts.md): Meeting accounts let BusyCal create Zoom, Webex, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams calls for events and bookings. See which account creates each call and how to set it up. - [Siri and Shortcuts](/docs/busycal/siri-and-shortcuts.md): Use Siri and the Shortcuts app with BusyCal for Mac to create events and tasks, check your schedule, find free time, and switch Calendar Sets with a Focus filter. ### busycalios - [Using BusyCal with Reminders](/docs/busycalios/114474-using-busycal-with-reminders.md): Reminders is available as an app on iOS and macOS, which can include lists of reminders. BusyCal can connect to Reminders directly for syncing these lists their container reminders. - [Using BusyCal with Zoom](/docs/busycalios/119897-using-busycalios-with-zoom.md): Learn about Using BusyCal with Zoom in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Calendar Sets](/docs/busycalios/131439-calendar-sets.md): With Calendar Sets, you can manage different collections of calendars to be able to quickly switch between them, such as a different collection of Work related calendars and a different one for Personal. - [URL Handler](/docs/busycalios/139998-url-handler.md): BusyCal iOS supports URL handlers for creating new events and performing a few other tasks. - [Siri and Shortcuts](/docs/busycalios/140000-shortcuts.md): Use Siri and the Shortcuts app with BusyCal for iPhone and iPad to create events and tasks, check your schedule, find free time, and switch Calendar Sets with a Focus filter. - [Using BusyCal with Apple Calendar](/docs/busycalios/140078-using-busycal-with-apple-calendar.md): BusyCal now supports direct syncing with Apple Calendar in read-only mode for those instances where adding your account directly to BusyCal is not feasible. - [Event Text Style](/docs/busycalios/142141-event-text-style.md): BusyCal supports various text display styles. - [Cross-calendar blocking events](/docs/busycalios/142884-cross-calendar-blocking-events.md): BusyCal for iOS lets you mirror an event's busy time onto another calendar so your availability stays in sync without duplicating details. Automatic time-blocking rules created on the Mac sync over and remain active on iPhone too. - [Widgets](/docs/busycalios/145201-widgets.md): BusyCal widgets on iPhone and iPad let you see upcoming events and tasks at a glance, with multiple sizes and configuration options. - [Getting Started with BusyCal for iOS](/docs/busycalios/70656-getting-started-with-busycal-for-ios.md): Learn about Getting Started with BusyCal for iOS in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Calendar Views](/docs/busycalios/70657-calendar-views.md): BusyCal provides several views for displaying your calendar: Day view, Week view, Month view, Year view, and List view. - [Event Types](/docs/busycalios/70658-event-types.md): BusyCal supports a variety of event types, including events, banners and tasks. - [Managing Tasks in BusyCal iOS](/docs/busycalios/70659-tasks.md): BusyCal for iOS can manage all your tasks (also known as to dos or reminders). Tasks can be displayed in a Task List and/or in the calendar on your iPhone or iPad on the date they are due. - [Event Details](/docs/busycalios/70660-event-details.md): The Event Details view displays the details of the selected event or task. The Event Details view appears when you create a new event or to do, or when you tap an existing event or to do in your calendar. - [Repeating Events and Tasks](/docs/busycalios/70661-repeating-events-and-to-dos.md): Repeating events and tasks reoccur at regular intervals (such as every day, every week, or every month). - [Tags](/docs/busycalios/70662-tags.md): Tags are user-defined labels that allow you to categorize events and tasks in BusyCal. You can also use tags to search for specific events within your calendar. - [Birthdays and Anniversaries in BusyCal for iOS](/docs/busycalios/70663-birthdays-and-anniversaries.md): BusyCal can display the birthdays and anniversaries from the iOS Contacts app in your calendar. Troubleshoot issues with birthdays not showing on iPhone or iPad. - [Subscribing to Public Calendars](/docs/busycalios/70664-subscribing-to-public-calendars.md): BusyCal supports subscribing to read-only (WebDAV) public calendars like holidays and sports schedules. - [Weather](/docs/busycalios/70665-weather.md): BusyCal can display a 8-day weather forecast and moon phases in your calendar. - [Maps & Travel Time](/docs/busycalios/70666-maps-travel-time.md): BusyCal’s Event Details view automatically displays maps to events with addresses in their Location fields. In addition, BusyCal can calculate travel time to these destinations and alert you when it’s time to leave in order to arrive on time. - [Alarms](/docs/busycalios/70667-alarms.md): BusyCal has a flexible selection of alarms to remind you about scheduled events. An event can have one or more alarms, each of which can occur at or before the event’s start time. - [Natural Language](/docs/busycalios/70669-natural-language.md): You can create events and tasks in BusyCal using natural language—simply type the details and BusyCal interprets them automatically. - [Settings](/docs/busycalios/70670-settings.md): BusyCal's Settings view offers numerous ways to configure its appearance and behavior to suit your needs. - [Date and Time Options](/docs/busycalios/70671-date-and-time-options.md): BusyCal displays dates and times based on what you have specified in the main iOS System Settings app in General > Date & Time. - [Finding Events](/docs/busycalios/70672-finding-events.md): BusyCal makes it easy to find all matching events throughout your entire calendar. - [Meetings and Invitations](/docs/busycalios/70673-meetings-and-invitations.md): BusyCal enables you to schedule meetings with others by adding attendees to an event and sending a meeting invitation. - [Syncing BusyCal for iOS with a Mac](/docs/busycalios/70674-syncing-busycal-for-ios-with-a-mac.md): BusyCal iOS supports syncing with all the different types of accounts just as its macOS counterpart. - [Using BusyCal iOS with iCloud](/docs/busycalios/70675-using-busycal-with-icloud.md): iCloud is Apple's free online service, which includes calendar syncing among its many features. BusyCal for iOS can connect to iCloud for syncing calendars across your iPhone and iPad devices. - [Using BusyCal iOS with Google Calendar](/docs/busycalios/70676-using-busycal-with-google.md): Google Calendar is a free service for Google users that lets you sync and share calendars. BusyCal for iOS can connect to Google Calendar, using it to sync calendars across your iPhone and iPad devices. - [Using BusyCal with Exchange](/docs/busycalios/70677-using-busycal-with-exchange.md): Microsoft Exchange servers provide a number of online services, among which is syncing and sharing calendars. BusyCal can connect to Exchange servers, using them to sync calendars across your devices and share them with others. - [Using BusyCal iOS with CalDAV](/docs/busycalios/70678-using-busycal-with-caldav.md): CalDAV is an industry standard for calendar servers. BusyCal for iOS can connect to CalDAV servers, using them to sync calendars across your iPhone and iPad devices. - [Using BusyCal iOS with Todoist](/docs/busycalios/70679-using-busycal-with-todoist.md): Todoist is a popular task management service by Doist. BusyCal for iOS can connect to your Todoist account so you can view and manage your projects and tasks alongside your calendar events. - [BusyCal for Apple Watch](/docs/busycalios/apple-watch.md): Use BusyCal on Apple Watch to check your calendar, see upcoming events and dated tasks, create items, and add BusyCal complications to your watch face. - [Export Calendars as CSV](/docs/busycalios/export-as-csv.md): Export selected BusyCal for iOS calendars to a CSV spreadsheet for use in Excel, Numbers, Google Sheets, or any other app that accepts comma-separated values. - [Using BusyCal for iOS with Office 365 (Microsoft Graph)](/docs/busycalios/using-busycalios-with-office-365-microsoft-graph.md): Connect BusyCal for iOS with Office 365 using Microsoft Graph API. Learn how to set up and use Office 365/Microsoft 365 with BusyCal on iPhone and iPad. - [Using BusyCal iOS with Calendar Subscriptions (WebDAV)](/docs/busycalios/using-busycalios-with-webdav.md): BusyCal for iOS supports subscribing to read-only WebDAV calendar feeds such as holidays, sports schedules, and other .ics calendars. Learn how to add and manage WebDAV calendar subscriptions on your iPhone or iPad. ### busycontacts - [Using BusyContacts with Office 365 (Microsoft Graph)](/docs/busycontacts/140983-using-busycontacts-with-office-365-microsoft-graph.md): Connect BusyContacts to Office 365 using Microsoft Graph API for enhanced contact syncing with better security and performance. - [Getting Started with BusyContacts](/docs/busycontacts/44314-getting-started-with-busycontacts.md): This tutorial provides instructions for getting started with BusyContacts and an overview of its features. - [Keyboard Shortcuts](/docs/busycontacts/45868-keyboard-shortcuts.md): BusyContacts Keyboard Shortcuts - [Address Books](/docs/busycontacts/47211-address-books.md): BusyContacts supports multiple address books and syncs with multiple services. - [Tags (Groups)](/docs/busycontacts/47214-tags-groups.md): You can use Tags in BusyContacts to categorize and filter your contacts. - [Linking and Merging Cards](/docs/busycontacts/47349-linking-and-merging-cards.md): If you are syncing with multiple services, you are likely to have duplicate cards for many of your contacts. - [Activity List](/docs/busycontacts/47350-activity-list.md): The Activity List shows a chronological listing of activities associated with the selected contact. You can show or hide the Activity List by selecting View > Show/Hide Activity List. - [Info Panel](/docs/busycontacts/47351-info-panel.md): The BusyContacts info panel displays the details of the selected contact. - [Card View and List View](/docs/busycontacts/47352-card-view-and-list-view.md): BusyContacts can display your contacts in two formats: Card View and List View. - [Birthdays and Anniversaries](/docs/busycontacts/47353-birthdays-and-anniversaries.md): BusyContacts can surface contacts with upcoming birthdays and anniversaries at the top of your list, and display them as events in BusyCal. - [Linking Contacts with Events in BusyCal](/docs/busycontacts/47355-linking-contacts-with-events-in-busycal.md): The BusyContacts Activity List displays a list of calendar events for the selected contact. - [Sharing Contacts](/docs/busycontacts/48244-sharing-contacts.md): BusyContacts enables you to share address books with other BusyContacts users. - [Syncing with a Server](/docs/busycontacts/49373-syncing-with-a-server.md): BusyContacts is a client app that syncs with a server. Typically, the built-in Contacts app on macOS and iOS is configured to sync with either iCloud, Google or Exchange, all of which are compatible with BusyContacts. - [Syncing with Apple Contacts](/docs/busycontacts/49374-syncing-with-apple-contacts.md): You can sync BusyContacts with Apple Contacts on your Mac. - [Settings](/docs/busycontacts/49554-preferences.md): You can configure various settings in BusyContacts > Settings (also known as "Preferences" on earlier macOS versions). - [Action Menu and Contextual Menu](/docs/busycontacts/49708-action-menu-and-contextual-menu.md): You can use the Action menu or contextual menu to perform various actions. - [Copying Contact Info](/docs/busycontacts/49709-copying-contact-info.md): Learn about Copying Contact Info in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Custom Field Types and Labels](/docs/busycontacts/49714-custom-field-types-and-labels.md): BusyContacts supports many predefined field types and an unlimited number of field labels. - [Backup and Restore](/docs/busycontacts/49877-backup-and-restore.md): BusyContacts automatically backs up your contacts every 24 hours. - [Smart Filters](/docs/busycontacts/50099-smart-filters.md): Smart Filters are a powerful tool for filtering contacts and customizing the List View. Smart Filters are displayed on the Filter toolbar where they can be applied with a single click. - [URL Handler](/docs/busycontacts/56235-url-handler.md): BusyContacts supports URL handlers for showing a contact and creating a new contact. - [Printing Envelopes and Mailing Labels](/docs/busycontacts/56669-printing-envelopes-and-mailing-labels.md): You may print Envelopes and Mailing Labels by selecting Print from the File menu. - [Phone Dialing](/docs/busycontacts/56728-phone-dialing.md): BusyContacts can dial phone numbers through an iPhone, Skype, and other third-party dialers. - [Exporting and Importing Contacts](/docs/busycontacts/56820-exporting-and-importing-contacts.md): BusyContacts supports exporting and importing in vCard format. - [Special Fields](/docs/busycontacts/56829-special-fields.md): BusyContacts includes several special fields, in addition to the standard predefined fields you'd expect to find in a contact manager (phone, email, URL, address, etc.). - [Me Card](/docs/busycontacts/56832-me-card.md): BusyContacts allows you to identify one of the cards in your database as your Me Card. - [Reset BusyContacts](/docs/busycontacts/56833-reset-busycontacts.md): If an error is displayed when launching BusyContacts that the file couldn't be opened because it isn't in the correct format, your BusyContacts database may be corrupted. You can solve this by resetting BusyContacts. - [Syncing with an iOS device](/docs/busycontacts/77549-syncing-with-an-ios-device.md): You can sync BusyContacts with Apple Contacts on your iPhone and iPad. - [Using BusyContacts with iCloud](/docs/busycontacts/77662-using-busycontacts-with-icloud.md): iCloud is Apple’s free online service, which includes contact syncing among its many features. BusyContacts can connect to iCloud for syncing contacts across your devices. - [Using BusyContacts with Google](/docs/busycontacts/77663-using-busycontacts-with-google.md): Google is a free service for Google users that lets you sync contacts. BusyContacts can connect to Google, using it to sync contacts across your devices. - [Using BusyContacts with Exchange](/docs/busycontacts/77664-using-busycontacts-with-exchange.md): Microsoft Exchange servers provide a number of online services, among which is syncing and sharing contacts. BusyContacts can connect to Exchange servers, using them to sync contacts across your devices and share them with others. - [Using BusyContacts with CardDAV](/docs/busycontacts/77665-using-busycontacts-with-carddav.md): CardDAV is an industry standard for contact servers. BusyContacts can connect to CardDAV servers, using them to sync contacts across your devices. - [Using BusyContacts with Fruux](/docs/busycontacts/77666-using-busycontacts-with-fruux.md): Fruux is a popular third-party CardDAV server. As such, you can connect to it with BusyContacts for contact syncing and sharing. BusyContacts can connect to Fruux, using it to sync contacts across your devices and share them with others. - [Business Card Reader](/docs/busycontacts/business-card-reader.md): Import contacts from business cards and images using advanced text recognition and natural language processing. - [QR Code Generation](/docs/busycontacts/qr-code-generation.md): Generate QR codes from contact information for easy sharing and scanning. ### faqs Browse through our collection of frequently asked questions - [Frequently Asked Questions](/docs/faqs.md): Browse through our collection of frequently asked questions - [How to setup sync with Synology](/docs/faqs/100599-how-to-setup-sync-with-synology.md): You need to manually provide a server address in the correct format in order to sync with a Synology account - [How can I try the latest BusyCal without losing my current version](/docs/faqs/100629-how-can-i-try-busycal-3-without-losing-busycal-2.md): You can evaluate the latest BusyCal by having both the new version and your current version installed side by side. - [How can I change the event text color?](/docs/faqs/103359-event-titles-don-t-reflect-the-same-color-i-ve-set-on-the-calendar.md): Learn how can I change the event text color in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Snooze alarms from Outlook are not appearing in BusyCal](/docs/faqs/103486-snooze-alarms-from-outlook-are-not-appearing-in-busycal.md): Snoozes are not pushed to the server by Outlook - [Birthday set for a contact in Google is not syncing with BusyContacts](/docs/faqs/103777-birthday-set-for-a-contact-in-google-is-not-syncing-with-busycontacts.md): Unfortunately, Google does not sync the Birthday field with 3rd party apps, and so this won't sync back to BusyContacts. - [Shared calendars keep disappearing from our Exchange account](/docs/faqs/104149-shared-calendars-keep-disappearing-from-our-exchange-account.md): This is due to incorrect permissions set when setting up sharing in Exchange - [Unable to connect to an Office 365 / Outlook account](/docs/faqs/104475-unable-to-connect-to-an-office-365-outlook-account.md): Office 365 connections normally fail due to one of two things. - [Cannot connect to Fruux](/docs/faqs/110543-cannot-connect-to-fruux.md): Learn about Cannot connect to Fruux in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Reminders from iOS 13 / macOS 10.15 Reminders aren't syncing](/docs/faqs/112428-reminders-from-ios-13-macos-10-15-reminders-aren-t-syncing.md): Upgraded Reminders no longer sync through CalDAV. Connect BusyCal directly to Reminders on supported macOS and iOS versions instead. - [Activity list is not showing emails in BusyContacts on macOS Catalina](/docs/faqs/112805-activity-list-is-not-showing-emails-in-busycontacts-on-macos-catalina.md): Find the Apple Mail integration for your macOS version, including Mail Assistant on macOS 12+ and older Spotlight troubleshooting. - [Where Did My Reminders Go After Upgrade? (No CalDAV Support)](/docs/faqs/112990-reminders-in-ios-13-and-macos-catalina-drops-support-for-caldav.md): Upgraded Reminders use a separate store from CalDAV. Connect BusyCal directly to Reminders, or review the historical migration and backup guidance. - [Alarm field in Meeting Events syncing with Google is disabled](/docs/faqs/115308-alarm-field-in-meeting-events-syncing-with-google-is-disabled.md): Learn about Alarm field in Meeting Events syncing with Google is disabled in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [End Time Zone Ignored in Google Calendar Events](/docs/faqs/115393-end-timezone-is-ignored-when-creating-events-in-a-google-calendar-account.md): Learn about End Timezone is ignored when creating events in a Google Calendar account in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [I am using MailMate but BusyContacts is not showing any emails](/docs/faqs/116021-i-am-using-mailmate-but-busycontacts-is-not-showing-any-emails.md): You need to enable Indexed for Messages under MailMate Settings - [Alarms not showing in BusyCal](/docs/faqs/116035-alarms-not-showing-in-busycal.md): Learn about Alarms not showing in BusyCal in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [WAN Sync is no longer working](/docs/faqs/120196-wan-sync-is-no-longer-working.md): Recent updates to macOS have broken WAN sync which uses a legacy communication protocol. - [Licensing Explained](/docs/faqs/120616-licensing-explained.md): Here you will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the different licensing options we offer for BusyCal & BusyContacts on macOS. If you don't find your question answered below, feel free to contact us. - [Zoom account keeps requesting to be reauthorized](/docs/faqs/122644-zoom-account-keeps-requesting-to-be-reauthorized.md): Learn about Zoom account keeps requesting to be reauthorized in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Manage Plugins button not showing in Apple Mail preferences](/docs/faqs/124218-manage-plugins-button-not-showing-in-apple-mail-preferences.md): If you're using the legacy BusyContacts Apple Mail plug-in, Apple Mail's "Manage Plug-ins…" button may not appear. - [Does BusyCal support Push sync for Google Calendar?](/docs/faqs/130875-does-busycal-support-push-sync-for-google-calendar.md): BusyCal v2022.3.1 upwards supports Push sync for Google Calendar. - [BusyContacts update stuck on Converting Database](/docs/faqs/130984-busycontacts-update-stuck-on-converting-database.md): This appears to be due to a bug in how migration is handled by macOS. - [Why BusyCal Uses iCloud Credentials Instead of Local Access](/docs/faqs/132655-why-does-busycal-require-icloud-credentials-and-not-use-local-calendar-access.md): BusyCal uses CalDAV for direct iCloud synchronization to access advanced calendar features and metadata that aren't available through Apple's local Calendar SDK. - [The badge count on the iOS app won't refresh](/docs/faqs/133435-the-badge-count-on-the-ios-app-won-t-refresh.md): There can be a number of reasons why the badge count won't refresh. - [Tags I delete in BusyCal come back after a few minutes](/docs/faqs/134227-tags-i-delete-in-busycal-come-back-after-a-few-minutes.md): Tags will continue to re-appear if they're being used by one or more events that are syncing in - deleting a tag sadly does not delete it from all existing events that use them. - [Office 365 Connectivity Problems](/docs/faqs/134278-how-do-i-setup-microsoft-teams-or-graph-api-access-in-busycal.md): Learn about Office 365 Connectivity Problems in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [I see "Installation Failed" error when running the installer](/docs/faqs/135288-i-see-installation-failed-error-when-running-the-installer.md): Learn about I see "Installation Failed" error when running the installer in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Unable to connect my Google account](/docs/faqs/137727-unable-to-connect-my-google-account.md): There can be a variety of reasons why you may be unable to connect to your Google Calendar / Contacts account. - [Why does my inbox show that a change was made by an Unknown Person?](/docs/faqs/138188-why-does-my-inbox-show-that-a-change-was-made-by-an-unknown-person.md): Understand why does my inbox show that a change was made by an Unknown Person in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Two week widget appears blank](/docs/faqs/138539-two-week-widget-appears-blank.md): Learn about Two week widget appears blank in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Cannot add multiple alarms to events on Exchange / O365](/docs/faqs/139601-cannot-add-multiple-alarms-to-events-on-exchange-o365.md): Learn about Cannot add multiple alarms to events on Exchange / O365 in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Events from Microsoft Bookings not showing in BusyCal](/docs/faqs/141078-events-from-microsoft-bookings-not-showing-in-busycal.md): Office 365 accounts syncing via Exchange Web Services (EWS) do not support Microsoft Bookings. Use the Office 365 (Microsoft Graph) account type for Bookings support. - [Does BusyCal sync Settings between multiple devices?](/docs/faqs/143538-does-busycal-sync-settings-between-multiple-devices.md): Yes. BusyCal syncs Mac app/view settings plus CloudKit data (accounts, color tags, and calendar sets) with platform-specific calendar set rules. - [Does BusyCal have access to my calendars / events?](/docs/faqs/143979-does-busycal-have-access-to-my-calendars-events.md): Absolutely not. We have no access to any data or information you store within our apps. In fact, we do not even know who's using the app. - [How does BusyCal receive and show Inbox invitations?](/docs/faqs/144514-how-does-busycal-receive-and-show-inbox-invitations.md): Invitations in iCloud, Google Calendar, Exchange, and Outlook are primarily managed at the account level. When someone sends an invite, it can be delivered in two main ways: as a direct update to your calendar account (common for users on the same service such as Google Calendar or using CalDAV-compatible platforms) or as an email with an `.ics` attachment. - [Why are there two processes for BusyCal? BusyCal and BusyCal Menu](/docs/faqs/144653-why-are-there-two-processes-for-busycal-busycal-and-busycal-menu.md): Understand why are there two processes for BusyCal? BusyCal and BusyCal Menu in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Google Calendar showing Birthdays in main calendar](/docs/faqs/144716-google-calendar-showing-birthdays-in-main-calendar.md): This appears to be a bug in Google Calendar that they introduced recently, causing birthdays to erroneously show up in 3rd party apps but not within Google Calendar. - [Todoist Login Screen Is Blank in BusyCal iOS](/docs/faqs/153671-todoist-login-blank-screen-in-busycal-ios.md): If Todoist sign-in shows a blank screen while connecting Todoist in BusyCal for iPhone/iPad, this article walks through the most common fix and what to send support. - [Why do I see two BusyCal widgets in the macOS widget picker?](/docs/faqs/155032-duplicate-busycal-widgets-in-widget-picker.md): Duplicate BusyCal entries in the macOS widget picker are almost always caused by iPhone widgets being mirrored onto the Mac. Turn off 'Use iPhone widgets' to keep only the native Mac widget. - [Why do I see duplicate events from a shared calendar and my own calendar?](/docs/faqs/155263-why-do-i-see-duplicate-events-from-a-shared-calendar.md): When the same event appears on a shared calendar and on a calendar you own — for example a meeting invite that landed on two of your accounts, or an event on a calendar shared with you that also exists on a calendar you own — turn on View > Combine Identical Events in BusyCal to display only the most appropriate copy. - [How do I remove a file attachment from an event or task?](/docs/faqs/157364-how-do-i-remove-a-file-attachment-from-an-event.md): There is no trash or remove button next to an attached file in the BusyCal Info Panel. To remove the attachment, click the pop-up menu next to "attached" and choose None. You do not need to delete and recreate the event or task. - [How to upgrade BusyCal](/docs/faqs/71143-how-to-upgrade-busycal.md): You may upgrade from BusyCal 2 to BusyCal's latest version as follows: - [Unable to Log Into iCloud: Password Incorrect Prompts](/docs/faqs/71150-unable-to-log-into-icloud-i-m-seeing-password-incorrect-prompts.md): If your iCloud sync is failing or not working in BusyCal or BusyContacts, it's likely due to app-specific password issues. Apple requires all third-party apps to use app-specific passwords instead of your regular iCloud password. When iCloud sync fails or displays error codes, it's often because this password is incorrect, expired, or was automatically revoked after you changed your main iCloud password. Learn how to fix iCloud sync failures by generating a new app-specific password. - [Can I download old versions of BusyCal and BusyContacts?](/docs/faqs/71151-can-i-download-old-versions-of-busycal-and-busycontacts.md): Following is a list of the current and past releases of BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Selecting a Cloud Syncing Service](/docs/faqs/71160-selecting-a-cloud-syncing-service.md): In order to sync calendars and contacts between all of your devices, or to share calendars and contacts with others, you must sync BusyCal and BusyContacts with a server. BusyCal and BusyContacts are compatible with CalDAV, CardDAV and Exchange servers. - [How to set BusyCal and BusyContacts as the default apps](/docs/faqs/71161-how-to-set-busycal-and-busycontacts-as-the-default-apps.md): You may set BusyCal and BusyContacts as the default apps as follows: - [Does BusyCal support location based travel time alarms?](/docs/faqs/71163-does-busycal-support-location-based-travel-time-alarms.md): Yes, BusyCal supports location based travel time alarms. - [Importing from Now Up-to-Date and Now Contact](/docs/faqs/71167-importing-from-now-up-to-date-and-now-contact.md): If you are a former NUD/NCT user and would like to migrate your data to BusyCal and BusyContacts, this article explains how. - [How do I add my LinkedIn account to BusyContacts?](/docs/faqs/71170-how-do-i-add-my-linkedin-account-to-busycontacts.md): Learn how do I add my LinkedIn account to BusyContacts in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Why does BusyCal launch when I snooze or dismiss an alarm?](/docs/faqs/71171-why-does-busycal-launch-when-i-snooze-or-dismiss-an-alarm.md): In BusyCal versions prior to 2026.1.2, snoozing or dismissing alarms could launch the main BusyCal app. Updating to 2026.1.2 or later resolves this. - [How can I avoid duplicate alarms from being displayed?](/docs/faqs/71172-how-can-i-avoid-duplicate-alarms-from-being-displayed.md): macOS Calendar, Reminders, and BusyCal can each display alarms for your Events and Tasks. You should disable the alerts for macOS Calendar and Reminders to prevent receiving two alarms for every event — one displayed by macOS Calendar or Reminders and another displayed by BusyCal. - [Trademarks and Open Source Acknowledgements](/docs/faqs/71173-trademarks-and-open-source-acknowledgements.md): Learn about Trademarks and Open Source Acknowledgements in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [How do I uninstall BusyContacts?](/docs/faqs/71175-how-do-i-uninstall-busycontacts.md): Learn how do I uninstall BusyContacts in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [How do I uninstall BusyCal?](/docs/faqs/71176-how-do-i-uninstall-busycal.md): Learn how do I uninstall BusyCal in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Why Events Could Not Be Stored to the Server](/docs/faqs/71177-why-do-i-get-an-error-stating-that-the-following-events-could-not-be-stored-to-the-server.md): BusyCal may display an alert stating that the following events could not be stored to the server. - [Why does BusyCal need access to Contacts?](/docs/faqs/71180-why-does-busycal-need-access-to-contacts.md): BusyCal requires permission to access your Me Card in Apple Contacts for creating and responding to meeting invitations. It also requires access to your Contacts for displaying Birthdays and Anniversaries in your calendar. - [Why does a red badge appear on the BusyCal icon?](/docs/faqs/71181-why-does-a-red-badge-appear-on-the-busycal-icon.md): The BusyCal Inbox displays notifications of meeting invites or changes to existing events. You can accept / decline or ignore (delete) notifications directly from the Inbox. - [Does BusyContacts support Exchange Global Address Lists (GAL)?](/docs/faqs/71182-does-busycontacts-support-exchange-global-address-lists-gal.md): BusyContacts does not support Exchange GAL. - [How do I clean up duplicate contacts in BusyContacts?](/docs/faqs/71184-how-do-i-clean-up-duplicate-contacts-in-busycontacts.md): If you are syncing with multiple services, you are likely to have duplicate cards for many of your contacts. - [How do I remove the shared Family calendars from BusyCal?](/docs/faqs/71185-how-do-i-remove-the-shared-family-calendars-from-busycal.md): When you enable iCloud Family Sharing, two shared calendars named "Family" will appear in BusyCal's sidebar. One is an Event calendar and the other is a To Do calendar (the To Do calendar has a checkmark √ next to its name and syncs with the Reminders app on iCloud and iOS). These calendars are automatically created by iCloud and shared with all family members. - [How can I change the colors in BusyCal?](/docs/faqs/71186-how-can-i-change-the-colors-in-busycal.md): You can change the colors of events in BusyCal using calendars or tags. - [What email apps is BusyCal compatible with?](/docs/faqs/71187-what-email-apps-is-busycal-compatible-with.md): BusyCal and BusyContacts can send messages using Apple Mail and several other third-party mail clients. - [Does BusyCal support Google Hangouts?](/docs/faqs/71188-does-busycal-support-google-hangouts.md): Google Hangouts has been retired. BusyCal supports Google Meet links on Google calendars. - [What email apps is BusyContacts compatible with?](/docs/faqs/71189-what-email-apps-is-busycontacts-compatible-with.md): BusyContacts displays mail messages in the Activity List sent to/from the selected contact. Currently, only messages from Apple Mail or MailMate are supported. - [How can I change the colors in BusyContacts?](/docs/faqs/71190-how-can-i-change-the-colors-in-busycontacts.md): You can change the color of contacts in BusyContacts using Address Book colors or Tag colors. - [How to downgrade from BusyCal 3 to BusyCal 2](/docs/faqs/74938-how-to-downgrade-from-busycal-3-to-busycal-2.md): You can downgrade from BusyCal 3 to BusyCal 2 as follows: - [Why does BusyCal require access to Location Services?](/docs/faqs/77690-why-does-busycal-require-access-to-location-services.md): BusyCal requires access to location services for Weather, Travel Time and Time to Leave Alarms. - [How to update BusyCal and BusyContacts](/docs/faqs/79328-how-to-update-busycal-and-busycontacts.md): You may update to the latest version of BusyCal and BusyContacts or simply re-install it on a new mac as follows: - [BusyCal / BusyContacts crashing on launch. Corrupt database.](/docs/faqs/93133-busycal-busycontacts-crashing-on-launch-corrupt-database.md): Learn about BusyCal / BusyContacts crashing on launch. Corrupt database. in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Google Hangouts video call links appear in notes field](/docs/faqs/94535-google-hangouts-video-call-links-appear-in-notes-field.md): Learn about Google Hangouts video call links appear in notes field in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Why Can't I See My Events in BusyCal? Calendar Suddenly Empty](/docs/faqs/98754-i-cannot-see-any-of-my-events-in-busycal-my-calendar-is-suddenly-empty.md): Understand why Can't I See My Events in BusyCal? Calendar Suddenly Empty in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Does BusyCal iOS support syncing attachments?](/docs/faqs/98756-does-busycal-ios-support-syncing-attachments.md): Learn about Does BusyCal iOS support syncing attachments in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [How do I sync Tags between my devices?](/docs/faqs/98757-how-do-i-sync-tags-between-my-devices.md): Learn how do I sync Tags between my devices in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [BusyContacts did not download any photos after adding a new account](/docs/faqs/98760-busycontacts-did-not-download-any-photos-after-adding-a-new-account.md): Learn about BusyContacts did not download any photos after adding a new account in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Does BusyCal support creating different views of the same data?](/docs/faqs/98761-does-busycal-support-creating-different-views-of-the-same-data.md): Learn about Does BusyCal support creating different views of the same data in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Birthdays / Anniversaries are not showing up](/docs/faqs/98762-birthdays-anniversaries-are-not-showing-up.md): Check contact date labels, the selected contact source, and Show Dates settings when birthdays or anniversaries are missing from BusyCal. - [Will BusyTodo be updated for iOS?](/docs/faqs/98763-will-busytodo-be-updated-for-ios.md): Learn about Will BusyTodo be updated for iOS in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Default calendar for Todos shows all listed calendars grayed out](/docs/faqs/98764-default-calendar-for-todos-shows-all-listed-calendars-grayed-out.md): Calendars are type-specific. Each calendar may contain either Events or Tasks, but not both. - [Can I sync with Exchange?](/docs/faqs/98765-can-i-sync-with-exchange.md): BusyCal and BusyContacts are compatible with Exchange 2007 SP3 and later, but BusyMac recommends Exchange 2013, which is more reliable than older versions. - [Does BusyContacts support printing the phone list?](/docs/faqs/98766-does-busycontacts-support-printing-the-phone-list.md): BusyContacts currently only prints labels and envelopes. - [Does BusyContacts support file attachments?](/docs/faqs/98768-does-busycontacts-support-file-attachments.md): Learn about Does BusyContacts support file attachments in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Why BusyCal iOS Sometimes Creates Timed All-Day Events](/docs/faqs/98769-why-does-busycal-on-ios-create-all-day-events-at-times-and-other-times-not.md): By default, BusyCal for iOS creates new events using natural language. - [How do I merge multiple calendars into a single calendar in BusyCal?](/docs/faqs/98770-how-do-i-merge-multiple-calendars-into-a-single-calendar-in-busycal.md): You can merge multiple calendars into a single calendar by exporting calendar A and importing it into calendar B. - [How do I add Google resources as locations in BusyCal?](/docs/faqs/98771-how-do-i-add-google-resources-as-locations-in-busycal.md): BusyCal supports Google Workspace meeting rooms directly from the Info Panel. You can also add any Google resource as an attendee manually. - [How can I hide a calendar without deleting it?](/docs/faqs/98772-how-can-i-hide-a-calendar-without-deleting-it.md): To hide a calendar from view without deleting it, you can unsubscribe from it by double-clicking on the calendar in the left sidebar to show the Calendar Info dialog and click the Unsubscribe button. Then choose Hide Unsubscribed Calendars from the View menu to hide it from view. - [Tags in BusyContacts are appearing as records in Google Contacts](/docs/faqs/98773-tags-in-busycontacts-are-appearing-as-records-in-google-contacts.md): Tags in BusyContacts do not sync with Groups in Google Contacts. BusyContacts Tags only sync with iCloud and Exchange. - [How can I convert an event into a todo or vice-versa?](/docs/faqs/98774-how-can-i-convert-an-event-into-a-todo-or-vice-versa.md): BusyCal allows you to easily convert Tasks to Events and visa-versa. - [I cannot log into my Yahoo account, it says my password is incorrect](/docs/faqs/98776-i-cannot-log-into-my-yahoo-account-it-says-my-password-is-incorrect.md): BusyCal or BusyContacts is unable to sync with your Yahoo account because it now requires that third-party apps use an app-specific password to sync with your Yahoo account. Your standard Yahoo password will not work. - [How do I migrate from an old computer to a new computer?](/docs/faqs/98887-how-do-i-migrate-from-an-old-computer-to-a-new-computer.md): BusyCal or BusyContacts can be installed on up to 5 computers that you own, using the same registration code. - [BusyContacts Address Book Suddenly Empty](/docs/faqs/98896-i-cannot-see-any-of-my-contacts-in-busycontacts-my-address-book-is-suddenly-empty.md): Learn about I cannot see any of my contacts in BusyContacts, my address book is suddenly empty in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [What does the BusyCal Menu app do?](/docs/faqs/98954-what-does-the-busycal-menu-app-do.md): BusyCal Menu is a helper app in the macOS menu bar for quickly viewing your calendar, upcoming events, and alarms. - [Weather in BusyCal is not showing](/docs/faqs/98957-weather-in-busycal-is-not-showing.md): The weather feature requires access to location services as well as the internet. - [How to Access Pre-Release Versions of BusyCal/BusyContacts](/docs/faqs/98958-how-can-i-get-access-to-a-pre-release-version-of-busycal-busycontacts.md): You can take part in beta testing voluntarily by enabling it in Settings - [Why can't I assign a To do to a particular calendar?](/docs/faqs/98959-why-can-t-i-assign-a-to-do-to-a-particular-calendar.md): Calendars are type-specific. Each calendar may contain either Events or Tasks, but not both. - [Is there a BusyContacts version for iOS?](/docs/faqs/98962-is-there-a-busycontacts-version-for-ios.md): Unfortunately not. We do not currently have any plans of bringing BusyContacts to iOS - [Will there be further upgrades to BusyCal 2](/docs/faqs/98966-will-there-be-further-upgrades-to-busycal-2.md): We will no longer be updating BusyCal 2. You may upgrade from BusyCal 2 to BusyCal 3 at any time. - [Any plans for a Windows OS version?](/docs/faqs/98967-any-plans-for-a-windows-os-version.md): Learn about Any plans for a Windows OS version in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Does BusyCal Sync With OmniFocus, 2Do, or Other Apps?](/docs/faqs/98979-does-busycal-support-syncing-with-other-apps-such-as-omnifocus-and-2do.md): BusyCal has built-in support for CalDAV and WebDAV servers & subscriptions, and by extension supports any third party app that supports the same. - [Can events be paused?](/docs/faqs/99012-can-events-be-paused.md): An event normally has a start / end date and as such cannot be paused. However you can choose to hide events. - [Does BusyCal iOS support adding contacts to events?](/docs/faqs/99063-does-busycal-ios-support-adding-contacts-to-events.md): Learn about Does BusyCal iOS support adding contacts to events in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Day/Week view keeps zooming when I scroll (timeline zoom)](/docs/faqs/accidental-timeline-zoom-when-scrolling.md): Learn about Day/Week view keeps zooming when I scroll (timeline zoom) in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Does BusyCal/BusyContacts work with iCloud Advanced Data Protection?](/docs/faqs/advanced-data-protection-icloud.md): BusyCal and BusyContacts work normally with iCloud Advanced Data Protection (ADP) enabled. - [Why Don't Alarm Dismissals Sync Across My Devices?](/docs/faqs/alarm-dismissals-not-syncing-across-devices.md): Learn why alarm dismissals may not sync between devices and understand the limitations with recurring events, meetings, tasks, and certain services. - [Why Does the Alarm Sound Name Change After Syncing?](/docs/faqs/alarm-sound-not-syncing-across-devices.md): Learn why the alarm sound name shown on a task or event may differ between devices, and how BusyCal handles alarm sounds locally. - [Why is my iCloud account showing only read only calendars?](/docs/faqs/apple-calendar-read-only.md): Understand why is my iCloud account showing only read only calendars in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Do BusyCal and BusyContacts support AppleScript?](/docs/faqs/applescript-support.md): Information about AppleScript support in BusyCal and BusyContacts - [Why BusyCal/BusyContacts Launch at Startup or Launch Each Other](/docs/faqs/apps-launch-at-startup.md): Understand why BusyCal and BusyContacts launch at startup and why they sometimes launch each other automatically. - [Availability Viewer Shows Busy All Day (Microsoft 365)](/docs/faqs/availability-viewer-shows-busy-all-day.md): Learn about Availability Viewer shows someone as busy all day (Microsoft 365 / Outlook) in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Can BusyCal show the Alarm window on all monitors or desktop spaces?](/docs/faqs/busycal-alarm-window-all-desktop-spaces.md): Learn how BusyCal's Show in all desktop spaces setting keeps the Alarm window visible across macOS Spaces, and what it means when using multiple monitors. - [Does BusyCal for iOS support Live Activities for upcoming events?](/docs/faqs/busycal-ios-live-activities.md): BusyCal for iOS does not yet offer a Live Activity for your next event. Here is why it hasn't shipped, and how Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets show your upcoming events today. - [BusyCal Top FAQs (Quick Links)](/docs/faqs/busycal-top-faqs.md): Learn about BusyCal Top FAQs (Quick Links) in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [BusyContacts is no longer showing Apple Mail activity after an update](/docs/faqs/busycontacts-apple-mail-activity-missing-after-update.md): If Apple Mail messages stopped appearing in BusyContacts after an update, confirm you're using the Mail extension flow (not the legacy Mail plug-in). - [BusyContacts: iCloud China (icloud.com.cn) sync issues](/docs/faqs/busycontacts-icloud-china-sync.md): If your Apple ID uses iCloud China (icloud.com.cn), BusyContacts must connect to the China CardDAV endpoint (contacts.icloud.com.cn). - [BusyContacts: iCloud says "Service is currently unavailable"](/docs/faqs/busycontacts-icloud-service-unavailable.md): If BusyContacts can’t sync with iCloud Contacts and iCloud reports “Service is currently unavailable”, try these troubleshooting steps. - [BusyContacts: iCloud rejected changes because a tag/group is too large](/docs/faqs/busycontacts-icloud-tag-group-too-large.md): iCloud has a maximum contact group (group vCard) size. Very large BusyContacts Tags (mapped to iCloud Groups) can exceed this limit and iCloud will reject the update. - [BusyContacts is not showing iMessage / Messages activity](/docs/faqs/busycontacts-imessage-activity-not-showing.md): If iMessage (Messages.app) conversations are not appearing in BusyContacts' Activity List, this is expected on modern macOS due to system privacy restrictions. - [Why does S/MIME stop working when BusyContacts Mail Assistant is enabled?](/docs/faqs/busycontacts-mail-assistant-smime-conflict.md): BusyContacts Mail Assistant and Apple Mail's built-in S/MIME encryption cannot currently be used at the same time. - [Deploying BusyContacts via MDM or Scripted Installation](/docs/faqs/busycontacts-mdm-installation.md): Learn about deploying BusyContacts via MDM or scripted installation. - [Messages "Add Contact" opens Apple Contacts (not BusyContacts)](/docs/faqs/busycontacts-messages-add-contact-opens-apple-contacts.md): macOS Messages.app is hard-wired to create contacts in Apple Contacts. BusyContacts cannot replace that flow, but there are good workarounds. - [Why does BusyContacts show Name Order when I disabled it?](/docs/faqs/busycontacts-name-order-field-still-visible.md): BusyContacts may show the Name Order field when a contact has its own saved name order, even if the field is disabled in Info Panel settings. - [Why does New Card open Quick Contact instead of a blank contact?](/docs/faqs/busycontacts-new-card-opens-quick-contact.md): BusyContacts opens Quick Contact instead of a blank contact when a Smart Filter is active. Switch to the unfiltered contact list to restore the usual New Card behavior. - [BusyContacts is not syncing with Apple Contacts or iPhone](/docs/faqs/busycontacts-not-syncing-with-apple-contacts-or-iphone.md): BusyContacts syncs with Apple Contacts and iPhone through your cloud account (iCloud/Google/Exchange/CardDAV). Local “On My Mac” contacts do not sync. - [BusyContacts Phone Numbers Displayed Incorrectly](/docs/faqs/busycontacts-phone-display-format.md): If phone numbers appear with unexpected spaces, parentheses, dashes, or country codes, adjust the Phone Format For Display setting. This affects display only and does not change your stored phone number. - [Why does nothing happen when I choose Send Email in BusyContacts?](/docs/faqs/busycontacts-send-email-does-nothing.md): If Send Email does nothing or opens the wrong app in BusyContacts, check which app is set as your Mac's default email reader. - [BusyContacts (Setapp) Issues on Older macOS Versions](/docs/faqs/busycontacts-setapp-old-macos-issues.md): If you're using BusyContacts via Setapp on an older macOS version (e.g. Big Sur), updates may introduce compatibility issues. Here are safe recovery options. - [macOS Sonoma: BusyContacts Mail Plug-in Not Allowed](/docs/faqs/busycontacts-sonoma-mail-plugin-not-allowed.md): On newer macOS versions, the legacy BusyContacts Apple Mail plug-in is no longer supported. Use the BusyContacts Mail Assistant extension instead (macOS 12+). - [BusyContacts Top FAQs](/docs/faqs/busycontacts-top-faqs.md): The most common BusyContacts questions from customer support, with direct links to the relevant docs and FAQs. - [Calendar colors keep reverting (or change on other devices)](/docs/faqs/calendar-colors-keep-reverting.md): Learn about Calendar colors keep reverting (or change on other devices) in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Why does my calendar's name appear as a guest after I move a meeting?](/docs/faqs/calendar-name-appears-as-guest-after-moving-meeting.md): After you move a Google meeting invitation to another calendar, that calendar's name shows up as an extra guest. Here is why Google adds it and why you should leave it in place. - [Calendar Selection Resets After Relaunch](/docs/faqs/calendar-selection-reverts-after-every-launch.md): Learn about Calendar selection reverts and does not remember my selection after I quit and relaunch in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [How do I stop spam calendar invitations?](/docs/faqs/calendar-spam-invitations.md): Spam or phishing events appearing on your calendar are added by the calendar server, not by BusyCal. Learn how to report, remove, and prevent spam invitations on Google Calendar, iCloud, Outlook, and other services. - [Calendars are greyed out or context-menu options are disabled](/docs/faqs/calendars-greyed-out-and-disabled.md): Learn about Calendars are greyed out or context-menu options are disabled in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Can I change the widget to always appear in light mode?](/docs/faqs/can-i-change-widget-to-always-appear-in-light-mode.md): BusyCal widgets follow the system appearance. The app’s appearance setting does not force widgets to stay in light mode. - [Day/Week View shows only working hours](/docs/faqs/day-week-view-missing-hours.md): Learn about Day/Week View shows only working hours in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Daylight shading is missing in Week view](/docs/faqs/daylight-shading-missing-in-week-view.md): Learn about Daylight shading is missing in Week view in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [How do I declutter Day & Week View?](/docs/faqs/declutter-day-week-view.md): Learn how do I declutter Day & Week View in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [How do I disable “Suggestions” while typing?](/docs/faqs/disable-event-suggestions.md): Learn how do I disable “Suggestions” while typing in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Does BusyCal support Calendly?](/docs/faqs/does-busycal-support-calendly.md): BusyCal does not directly integrate with Calendly, but bookings made through Calendly appear in BusyCal through your synced calendar account. BusyCal for Mac also has its own booking pages, BusyCal Bookings. - [Google Sync Error 403: Rate Limit Exceeded](/docs/faqs/google-403-rate-limit.md): Troubleshooting Google Calendar sync error 403 or "Rate Limit Exceeded". - [Google Birthdays in Primary Calendar or Birthdays Calendar Missing](/docs/faqs/google-birthdays-showing-in-primary-calendar.md): Learn about Google birthdays are showing in my Primary calendar (or the Birthdays calendar is missing) in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Why does Google Calendar keep adding alarms to my events?](/docs/faqs/google-calendar-adding-unwanted-default-alarms.md): If alarms keep appearing on Google Calendar events even after you turn off default alarms in BusyCal and Apple Calendar, Google Calendar's own per-calendar default notification setting is likely the cause. - [Google Calendar Limitations with BusyCal](/docs/faqs/google-calendar-limitations.md): Common limitations and restrictions when using BusyCal with Google Calendar, including time zone differences, task property syncing, alarms, and feature compatibility. - [How do I fix Google Calendar sync issues with BusyCal?](/docs/faqs/google-calendar-sync-issues-troubleshooting.md): Resolve Google Calendar sync problems, authentication failures, and connection issues with BusyCal for Mac and iOS. Step-by-step troubleshooting guide for common Google sync errors. - [Google Tasks sync fails with “Insert failed with no result”](/docs/faqs/google-tasks-insert-failed.md): Learn about Google Tasks sync fails with “Insert failed with no result” in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Google Workspace “Space” / assigned tasks don’t sync](/docs/faqs/google-workspace-space-tasks-not-syncing.md): Learn about Google Workspace “Space” / assigned tasks don’t sync in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [How can I hide meeting invitations from one calendar?](/docs/faqs/hide-meeting-invitations-from-calendar.md): Keep a calendar's events visible in BusyCal while handling its invitations in Outlook or another calendar app. - [How do I change dark mode and appearance settings?](/docs/faqs/how-do-i-change-dark-mode-settings.md): Learn how to change between dark mode, light mode, and automatic appearance in BusyCal and BusyContacts. Control white background color and screen brightness settings. - [How do I fix "locked files" error when installing from DMG?](/docs/faqs/how-to-fix-locked-files-error-when-installing-dmg.md): Learn how to resolve the macOS Finder "locked files" error when installing BusyCal or BusyContacts from a DMG file by dragging to Applications folder. - [Managing Recurring Tasks](/docs/faqs/how-to-manage-recurring-tasks.md): Understand how recurring tasks regenerate in BusyCal and choose the right style for your workflow. - [How can I share minimal set of logs](/docs/faqs/how-to-send-minimal-logs.md): Share minimal amount of logs for troubleshooting - [How do I delete (not just hide) a subscribed calendar?](/docs/faqs/how-to-unsubscribe-or-delete-subscribed-calendars.md): Learn how do I delete (not just hide) a subscribed calendar in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [iCloud Login Errors (-1012 and others)](/docs/faqs/icloud-login-errors.md): Troubleshooting common iCloud login errors in BusyCal, including error -1012. - [Info Panel Field Missing (Tags, Attendees, Travel Time)](/docs/faqs/info-panel-fields-missing.md): Learn about A field is missing from the Info Panel (Tags, Attendees, Travel Time, etc.) in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Why BusyCal Background Sync Is Limited on iOS](/docs/faqs/ios-background-sync-limits.md): Understand why doesn't BusyCal sync immediately or frequently in the background on iOS in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [How do I stop BusyCal from adding the country to every address?](/docs/faqs/location-country-added-automatically.md): When you add an address to an event's Location, BusyCal appends the country (for example "United States"). This is because BusyCal resolves addresses through Apple Maps, which treats the country as part of a complete address. - [Why does a long Banner appear below other Banners on later days?](/docs/faqs/long-banner-appears-below-other-banners.md): Why a Banner that spans weeks or months can appear below other Banners on later days in BusyCal. - [Why isn't my @mac.com email address working with iCloud sync?](/docs/faqs/mac-domain-icloud-sync.md): Learn why @mac.com email addresses may have issues syncing with iCloud in BusyCal and BusyContacts, and how to fix it by using @icloud.com instead. - [macOS shows "Support Ending for Intel-based Apps" when launching BusyCal or BusyContacts](/docs/faqs/macos-support-ending-for-intel-based-apps-warning.md): BusyCal and BusyContacts are Universal apps and run natively on Apple silicon. The macOS warning about Intel-based apps can still appear when an internal helper component is detected as Intel-only — it's safe to ignore, and we'll address it in an upcoming update. - [Deploying BusyCal via MDM or Scripted Installation](/docs/faqs/mdm-installation.md): Learn about Deploying via MDM or Scripted Installation in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Troubleshooting Meeting Invitation Issues](/docs/faqs/meeting-invitation-faqs.md): Learn about Troubleshooting Meeting Invitation Issues in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [A meeting invite disappears after I move it to another calendar](/docs/faqs/meeting-invite-disappears-after-moving.md): Learn about A meeting invite disappears after I move it to another calendar in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Microsoft 365 / Outlook events are not updating in BusyCal](/docs/faqs/microsoft-365-events-not-updating.md): Learn about Microsoft 365 / Outlook events are not updating in BusyCal in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Microsoft 365 Group Calendars don’t show up (Microsoft Graph)](/docs/faqs/microsoft-graph-group-calendars-not-showing.md): Learn about Microsoft 365 Group Calendars don’t show up (Microsoft Graph) in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Why is the first Microsoft Graph sync taking so long?](/docs/faqs/microsoft-graph-initial-sync-taking-a-long-time.md): Learn why a large Microsoft 365 or Outlook calendar can take hours to finish its first sync in BusyCal for Mac, iPhone, or iPad. - [The “Add Microsoft Teams meeting” option is missing](/docs/faqs/microsoft-teams-add-meeting-missing.md): Learn about The “Add Microsoft Teams meeting” option is missing in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [No scroll bar in Month View](/docs/faqs/month-view-no-scroll-bar.md): Learn about No scroll bar in Month View in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Month View jumps to the week row when I click Today](/docs/faqs/month-view-today-button-behavior.md): Learn about Month View jumps to the week row when I click Today in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Why is “Move to iCloud” missing in BusyCal?](/docs/faqs/move-to-icloud-missing.md): Learn when BusyCal for Mac shows Move to iCloud and how to copy a Fruux or other server calendar to iCloud. - [How do I control automatic link and phone number detection in the Notes field?](/docs/faqs/notes-data-detectors-and-smart-links.md): BusyCal and BusyContacts can automatically turn phone numbers, URLs, and other data in the Notes field into clickable links. Learn how to turn this on or off using the Edit > Substitutions menu. - [Why are old Outlook emails appearing as tasks in BusyCal?](/docs/faqs/outlook-flagged-emails-appearing-as-tasks.md): Learn why old flagged Outlook emails can appear as overdue tasks in BusyCal and how to hide the Flagged Emails list on Mac, iPhone, or iPad. - [BusyCal Unable to Connect to Outlook Personal Accounts / Office 365](/docs/faqs/outlook-personal-account-connection-issue.md): Troubleshoot Outlook connections in BusyCal and distinguish current errors from the reported May 2025 personal-account incident. - [You don't have permission to modify events on the calendar Error](/docs/faqs/permission-modify-events-error.md): Learn about You don't have permission to modify events on the calendar Error in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Settings Reset After Quit: Fixing Corrupt Preferences](/docs/faqs/preferences-not-saving-corrupt-preference-file.md): If your BusyCal settings (like default view, days in week, or other preferences) keep reverting to defaults after quitting and relaunching the app, your preference file may be corrupted. This guide shows how to fix this issue for both the standard and Setapp versions of BusyCal. - [Quick Entry uses the wrong calendar](/docs/faqs/quick-entry-wrong-calendar.md): Learn about Quick Entry uses the wrong calendar in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Rich text notes are missing after exporting a contact or event](/docs/faqs/rich-text-notes-not-showing-after-export.md): Rich text notes in BusyContacts or BusyCal are stored separately from plain text notes and do not appear when a vCard or ICS file is opened in another app. Convert to plain text before exporting. - [How do I show equinox and solstice dates in BusyCal?](/docs/faqs/show-equinox-solstice-world-season-calendar.md): Learn how do I show equinox and solstice dates in BusyCal in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [How do I show multiple time zones in Day/Week view?](/docs/faqs/show-multiple-time-zones.md): Learn how do I show multiple time zones in Day/Week view in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [BusyCal Is Slow or Sluggish: How to Speed It Up](/docs/faqs/slow-and-sluggish-how-can-i-speed-it-up.md): If BusyCal or BusyContacts is running slow or freezing, capturing a CPU sample can help diagnose the issue. - [“Start week on” doesn’t change the leftmost day in Week view](/docs/faqs/start-week-on-does-not-align-week-view.md): Learn about “Start week on” doesn’t change the leftmost day in Week view in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [A subscribed (WebDAV) calendar on my Mac isn’t showing on iPhone/iPad](/docs/faqs/subscribed-calendars-not-showing-on-iphone.md): Learn about A subscribed (WebDAV) calendar on my Mac isn’t showing on iPhone/iPad in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [What Is the Sunrise/Sunset Button in Day/Week View?](/docs/faqs/sunrise-sunset-button-in-toolbar.md): Learn about What is the Sunrise/Sunset button in Day/Week view (and can I remove it) in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Tags are not syncing (or they disappear after sync)](/docs/faqs/tags-not-syncing-or-missing.md): Learn about Tags are not syncing (or they disappear after sync) in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Tasks added on iPhone/iPad don’t show up on the Mac](/docs/faqs/tasks-added-on-ios-not-showing-on-mac.md): Learn about Tasks added on iPhone/iPad don’t show up on the Mac in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Task Due Earlier Today Still Shows Under Today](/docs/faqs/tasks-due-time-still-shows-today.md): Learn about A task that was due earlier today still shows under “Today” (not “Overdue”) in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Tasks appear in the wrong order in Month View](/docs/faqs/tasks-order-in-month-view.md): Learn about Tasks appear in the wrong order in Month View in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Why can’t I select “bicycle” for Travel Time (Cycling)?](/docs/faqs/travel-time-bicycle-not-supported.md): Understand why can’t I select “bicycle” for Travel Time (Cycling) in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [Why can't I delete the Reminders ⚠️ list in my iCloud account?](/docs/faqs/unable-to-delete-reminders-warning-list.md): After upgrading to the new Reminders app in iOS 13 or macOS Catalina, you may notice a "Reminders ⚠️" list that you cannot delete. This article explains why this happens and what you can do about it. - [Does BusyCal iOS support undoing actions?](/docs/faqs/undo-operation-on-ios.md): Learn about Does BusyCal iOS support undoing actions in BusyCal and BusyContacts. - [How do I use Siri with BusyCal?](/docs/faqs/using-siri-with-busycal.md): How to ask Siri to add events and tasks to BusyCal, check your schedule, and find free time on the Mac, iPhone, and iPad. - [Why does BusyContacts launch automatically?](/docs/faqs/why-busycontacts-launches.md): Explains why BusyContacts might open when you launch BusyCal and how to control this behavior. - [Widgets or Apple Watch show missing events](/docs/faqs/widgets-or-watch-missing-events.md): Fix missing BusyCal widget or Apple Watch items by checking the Widgets & Watch Calendar Set, task due dates, and refresh state. ### subscribe Subscribe to the BusyMac mailing list to receive news about updates, new features, and special offers. - [Mailing List](/docs/subscribe.md): Subscribe to the BusyMac mailing list to receive news about updates, new features, and special offers.