Create a new calendar

To keep track of different types of events, you can create new calendars. For example, to track upcoming training and matches, create a calendar called 'Football'.

Set up a new calendar

Important: You can only create new calendars from a browser. After you've created a calendar, you can find it on your browser and in the Calendar app.

1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
2. On the left, next to 'Other calendars', click Add other calendars   Create new calendar.
3. Add a name and description for your calendar.
4. Click Create calendar.

Tips:

• After you create and share a calendar, you can schedule events for that calendar. Learn how to create an event in a shared calendar.
• When you create a calendar, you automatically become its owner.
  • Only the owner can permanently delete the calendar or transfer ownership to someone else. Learn how to transfer calendars or events in Google Calendar.

Create a new calendar

Hide a calendar

1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
2. On the left, under 'My calendars' or 'Other calendars', find the calendar that you want to hide.
3. Next to the calendar's name, click Options Hide from list.

Show a hidden calendar

1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
2. At the top right, click the settings menu Settings.
3. On the left, scroll to the 'Settings for other calendars' section.
4. To the right of the hidden calendar, click Show in calendar list .

Edit your calendar's name

1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
2. On the left side of the page, under 'My calendars', find your calendar.
3. Next to your calendar, click Options Settings and sharing.
4. In the 'Name' box at the top, enter a new name.

Change your calendar's colour

1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
2. On the left-hand side of the page, under 'My calendars', find your calendar.
3. Next to your calendar, click Options
4. Pick the colour for your calendar or click Add custom colour .

Related resources

• Share your calendar with someone
• Create and manage a public Google calendar
• Delete or unsubscribe from a calendar