> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Setup

> Step-by-step guide to connecting your Google Calendar to Antei securely and reliably.

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# Google Calendar – Integration Setup

This guide outlines how to connect your Google Calendar to Antei, enabling secure access to scheduled events and supporting tax and compliance automation.

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## Authentication Method

Antei uses **OAuth 2.0** to securely connect with your Google account.

* **Type:** OAuth 2.0 (Authorization Code Flow)
* **Scopes Requested:**
  * Read-only access to calendar events and metadata
  * Optional write access to create or update Antei-related events
* **Granularity:** You may restrict sync to specific calendars
* **Security:** All tokens are encrypted and stored per organization

> 🔐 Antei is SOC 2 compliant. All syncs and write actions are logged and auditable.

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## Step-by-Step Setup

### 1. Navigate to Integrations → Google Calendar

From the Antei dashboard, go to **Integrations** and click **Connect Google Calendar**.

![Connect Google Calendar Button](https://via.placeholder.com/800x200?text=Connect+Google+Calendar+Button)

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### 2. Authorize Access via Google

You will be redirected to Google’s OAuth consent screen. Select your account and grant the requested permissions.

![Google OAuth Consent Screen](https://via.placeholder.com/800x400?text=Google+OAuth+Consent)

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### 3. Configure Sync Settings

Once authorized, choose your preferred configuration:

* **Select Calendar(s)** — pick from available work calendars
* **Enable Write Access (Optional)** — allow Antei to create return reminders or SOP-linked entries
* **Sync Window** — choose how far back to pull event data

![Google Calendar Sync Settings](https://via.placeholder.com/800x300?text=Google+Calendar+Sync+Settings)

> ✅ Only calendar data relevant to work or mapped entities is synced. Personal or unrelated calendars are excluded.

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## Verification & Testing

After setup:

* **Calendar visibility test** – Verifies access to event metadata
* **Sample sync test** – Pulls event summary to check structure
* **Audit trail** – All access and writes are logged in **Settings → Logs**

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## FAQs

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**Can I limit the integration to a specific calendar?**\
Yes — during setup, you can select only work calendars or restrict to a specific entity's calendar.

**What actions does Antei perform if write access is enabled?**\
Antei may create return reminders, deadline blocks, or workflow-linked events. No personal events are created or modified.

**Can I disconnect or revoke access?**\
Yes — you can revoke from either Antei’s dashboard or your Google Account → Security → Third-party apps.

**Does Antei access personal calendar data?**\
No. Sync is scoped only to selected calendars. You are in control of what’s visible and accessible.

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## Need Help?

Contact [tech@antei.com](mailto:tech@antei.com) if you need support during setup.\
→ Visit the [Google Calendar Integration Scope](/integrations/GoogleCalendar/GoogleCalendarData) page for detailed sync capabilities.