How To Add ICS Files to iPhone Calendar

Have you received an ICS meeting invitation and now want to import that on your iOS calendar for the reminder? Don’t worry; this whole process is not as complicated as it might seem. 

To make things easy for you, we have put together a step-by-step guide on adding an ICS file to the iPhone calendar. We will also discuss an ICS file, importing it to iPhone and Apple Calendar, and deleting it when needed.

What Is an ICS File?

An ICS file is a text-oriented calendar file used for meetings and events with information scripted as title, time, and meeting attendees. Many email and email programs use this file format, such as Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Yahoo! Calendar, Outlook for Microsoft 365, etc. 

Adding ICS Files to Your iPhone Calendar   

If you are wondering how to add an ICS file to your iPhone calendar, our following 2 step-by-step methods will help you go through the process quickly.

Method #1: Subscribing to a Calendar 

You can add ICS files to your iPhone calendar by subscribing to the calendar through settings in the following way.

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap “Mail, Contacts, Calendars”.
3. Tap “Add Account”.
4. Tap “Others”.
5. Tap “Add Subscribed Calendar”.
   
6. Enter the ICS File URL in the server field and tap “Next”.
7. Enter the calendar details in the “Description” field, tap “Save”, and that’s about it!

Method #2: Using the Shortcuts App

You can use the Shortcuts app to add an ICS file to your iPhone Calendar in the following way. 

1. Launch the Shortcuts app from “Today Widgets” or by asking Siri.
2. Add “ICS to Calendar“.
   
3. Launch the Demo app, open it, and tap the calendar icon.
4. Select the “One” option and tap “Share Sheet”.
5. Select the “ICS to Calendar” shortcut from the list to add the ICS event to your iPhone Calendar.  

Importing ICS Files to Your iPhone

With these steps, importing an ICS file to an iPhone from the Mail app is possible. 

1. Open the Mail app from the Home screen on your iPhone.
2. Open the email with the ICS file attached. 
3. Tap “ICS File”.
4. Tap “List of Events”, tap “View” to open it, and tap “Add All”.
5. Select the calendar where you want to add your email. 
6. Tap “Done”.

Now go to the Calendar app to access newly imported ICS events on your iPhone!

Importing ICS Files to Apple Calendar   

To import the ICS file to the apple calendar on Mac or iPad, follow the below steps.

1. Launch the Calendar app on your Mac and click “File” on the top menu bar. 
2. Click “Import”.
    
3. Highlight the ICS file and click “Import” at the bottom right corner of the screen.
4. Choose the calendar to add the imported events, or click “New Calendar” to create a new schedule. 
5. Click “New Calendar,” and you’re done!

Deleting ICS Files From Your iPhone Calendar 

If your scheduled event has been postponed or canceled and you want to delete the ICS invite from your iPhone calendar, do these steps. 

1. Open the Calendar app from the Home screen of your iPhone. 
2. Tap the scheduled date of the ICS event.
3. Tap the relevant event and go to “Event Details”.
4. Tap “Delete Event”. 

Are Your ICS Files Not Adding to Your Calendar?

If you have imported an ICS file and it is not importing to the iPhone Calendar, do these steps to resolve the issue.

• Restart your iPhone.
• Ask the sender to send the ICS file again through email or ask them to create a new one.
• Update your iPhone to the latest version under Settings > “General” > “Software Update”.

Summary  

In this comprehensive guide, we have discussed adding an ICS file to the iPhone calendar by subscribing to the calendar and using the Shortcuts app. We have also covered the methods to import an ICS file to iPhone and Apple Calendar. 

Moreover, we’ve explored a few quick troubleshooting steps if the ICS files are not adding to your iPhone Calendar. 

Hopefully, your query is resolved, and now you can attend online events and meetings by successfully accessing these files and adding them to your calendar for reminders.