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How to Send a Calendar Invite in Gmail

Learn how to create and send a calendar invite using Gmail and Google Calendar, including how to add guests, meeting details, and a Zoom meeting link.

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11 steps 4 min Community template
1

Open Gmail

Sign in to your Gmail account.

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Open Gmail
2

Access Google Calendar

Click the Google Calendar icon from the Google apps menu or the side panel.

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Access Google Calendar
3

Create a New Event

Click Create to start setting up a new calendar event.

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Create a New Event
4

Enter the Event Title

Add a clear name for your meeting or event.

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Enter the Event Title
5

Set the Date

Select the date on which the event will take place.

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Set the Date
6

Add Guests

Enter the email addresses of the people you want to invite.

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Add Guests
7

Add a Google Meet Link (Optional)

Click Add Google Meet video conferencing if you want to host the meeting on Google Meet.

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Add a Google Meet Link (Optional)
8

Add the Location (Optional)

Enter a physical location if the meeting will take place in person.

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Add the Location (Optional)
9

Add Event Details

Include additional information, instructions, or an agenda in the Description field.

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Add Event Details
10

Add a Zoom Meeting

Use the Zoom for Google Workspace add-on to sign in to your Zoom account and add a Zoom meeting link to the calendar event.

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Add a Zoom Meeting
11

Send the Calendar Invite

When prompted, click Send to email the invitation to all added guests.

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Send the Calendar Invite

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