Connecting Handshake to Your Microsoft 365 Calendar

Question: 

How do I connect my Handshake account to my Microsoft 365 Calendar?

Environment: 

This guide is for users who want to sync their Handshake account with their Microsoft 365 Calendar.

Resolution:

1. Log In:

   • Log in to your Handshake account.

2. Access User Settings:

   • On your home screen, click your display name in the top right corner.
   • Select “User Settings.”

3. Open Calendar Settings:

   • Inside the settings menu, select “Calendar Settings” from the options on the left.

4. Authorize Calendar Sync:

   • If this is your first time, select “Authorize Calendar Sync.”
   • If you need to re-authorize, select “Re-Authorize Calendar Sync.”

5. Select Calendar Synchronization:

   • A new window will appear with calendar synchronization options.
   • Select “Office 365.”

6. Complete Authorization:

   • Check the agreement box.
   • Click “Link Office 365 Account.”
   • Enter your Bowdoin credentials when prompted.
   • If prompted, select “Allow” to grant access.

7. Choose Calendar:

   • Click the radio button next to the calendar you wish to synchronize.

8. Wait for Synchronization:

   • Allow several minutes for the calendar and application to synchronize.

You’ve done it, happy scheduling!