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*In the next window, ensure under format that Caldav is selected
*In the next window, ensure under format that Caldav is selected
*For the location entry, you will need to write the calendar address followed by the DAV Path
*The value you need to enter for Location consists of two parts
**The first part is based on your domain name in the format [[Domain Substitution|https://cal.domain.tld]]
**The second part is your DAV Path as derived from configuring your [[Calendar]]
**If you are connecting to someone else's calendar, you will need to use the [[Calendar#I Need My Assistant To Edit My Calendar|DAV Path]] they provide you
**The full value will look like this: [[Domain Substitution|https://cal.domain.tld/caldav.php/bob@computerisms.ca/calendar]]
**The full value will look like this: [[Domain Substitution|https://cal.domain.tld/caldav.php/bob@computerisms.ca/calendar]]
*Put a check mark beside Cache if you want to be able to read your calendars when you are not connected to the internet
*Put a check mark beside Cache if you want to be able to read your calendars when you are not connected to the internet

Revision as of 21:28, 16 July 2012

Email

Calendar

Before you begin:

  • Open your Thunderbird email client and click the file button in the top left hand corner
  • Select New, and then select Calendar
  • In the window that opens, be sure to select "On the Network", then click Next
  • In the next window, ensure under format that Caldav is selected
  • The value you need to enter for Location consists of two parts
  • Put a check mark beside Cache if you want to be able to read your calendars when you are not connected to the internet
    • Note that you will not be able to edit a calendar unless you are connected to the internet
  • At this point, Thunderbird will want you to name your calendar.
    • The name is arbitrary, it can be anything that is meaningful to you. Thunderbird does not care what you name it, only that you name it.
  • Choose a different colour if you wish, and deselect "Show Reminders" if you don't want them
  • Select the address that will be associated with this calendar
  • If Thunderbird pops up a warning box regarding the Security Certificate, click the "Confirm Security Exception" button
  • For User Name, enter your full email address
  • For Password, enter your email password
  • Select Remember password to avoid having to enter it every time Thunderbird checks for new calendar events
    • Note: if multiple people have physical access to your computer, not checking this prevent others from modifying your calendar
  • Click the Finish button
  • You can now access your calendar

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