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Setting up u:cloud calendar in Thunderbird

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This user guide will help you configure your u:cloud calendar in Thunderbird or synchronise it with Thunderbird.

1. Configuring settings in u:cloud

  1. Open the u:cloud website.
  2. Click on the calendar icon at the top of the menu bar to open the calendar app.
  1. Click on ⚙ Calendar settings at the bottom left and scroll down to the bottom of this area.
  2. Click on the entry Copy primary CalDAV address.

2. Configuring settings in Thunderbird

  1. Open the Thunderbird desktop app.
  2. Click on the calendar icon in the left sidebar.
  3. Create a new calendar by (1) clicking on New Calendar... in the Calendars column at the bottom left. 
    Or (2) click on the menu icon ☰ in the top right corner and select New Account and Calendar.
  1. A new window will open. Select On the Network as the storage location.
  2. Click Next.

Enter the following information:

  • Username: The u:account UserID (example: doejamie99)
  • Location: Paste the copied internal link

Click on Find Calendars.

Enter your u:account password. Click OK.

  1. Select CalDAV from the Calendar Type drop-down menu.
  2. Make sure that the checkbox next to your calendar is activated.
  3. By clicking on the Properties field, you can customise the colour, name, and other settings for your calendar. Click on OK.
  4. Finally, click on Subscribe.

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