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# Connecting to Google Workspace Calendar

The **Google Workspace Calendar** data provider in **PADS4** allows you to retrieve real-time calendar data from **Google Workspace** for digital signage scheduling.

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## **Steps to Add/Modify a Google Workspace Calendar Connection in PADS4**

### **1. Start the Data Provider Wizard**

* Open the **Data Provider Wizard** by following the steps in **Adding a Data Provider** or **Editing a Data Provider**.
* Select **Google Workspace Calendar** as the **provider type**.

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### **2. Authenticate with Google Workspace**

* Click **Authentication** to open a web browser.
* **Log in to your Google Workspace account**.
* Grant **PADS4 access** to retrieve calendar information.

If your network requires a **proxy server**, configure the **Proxy Server settings** for authentication.

Click **Next** to proceed.

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### **3. Select a Google Calendar**

* Choose the **Google Calendar** from which you want to retrieve event data.
* Enable **Group Recurrent Events** if you want to retrieve **only recurring events** instead of each individual instance.
* **Filter Events (Optional):**
  * Enter a **text substring** to filter events based on keywords.
* **Set the Retrieval Period:**
  * Select a **specific time range** to fetch calendar events.

Click **Next** to proceed.

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### **4. Complete the Setup**

* Click **Finish** to finalize the Google Workspace Calendar connection.
* The **PADS4 Viewer** will now pull **real-time Google Calendar events** for display.

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## **Important Considerations**

* **Ensure Internet Access:**
  * If using a **PADS4 Data Server**, ensure that the **Google Calendar API** is **accessible** from the server.
  * If **not using a Data Server**, each **PADS4 Designer and Viewer** must have **direct internet access** to connect to Google.
* **Google Workspace Permissions:**
  * The authenticated user must have **sufficient access** to view the selected calendar.
* **Event Filtering:**
  * Use the **text substring filter** to show **only relevant calendar entries**.
* **Handling Recurring Events:**
  * Enabling **Group Recurrent Events** ensures that **only the main event** is shown, avoiding **duplicate instances**.

By completing these steps, you can successfully integrate **Google Workspace Calendar** with **PADS4** for real-time scheduling and event displays.