Is there any way to use a URL field across Google Calendar and iOS calendar

Question

I want to add a URL to an event on a Google Calendar through the calendar API. This calendar will often be viewed on an iPhone.

Google provides a source field that can be used to link back to the source. Apple provides a URL field in which a URL can be written. But neither of these is shown on the other's platform.

Is there any way of getting either of these to show on the other's platform? Or is there another way of attaching a link to an event? I know that I can write the URL in the description (Google) or notes (Apple) field and this is shown on both platforms, but I was looking for a better way as the description field is already somewhat crowded...

I have tried googling for any information, but all I get with relevant search terms are pages to do with syncing between Apple and Google (source and url are search terms used for that as well)

Bahaism

Answer 1

Unfortunately Google Calendar doesn't support iCal's URL field, and neither does the API. As you've found, for the time being the description / notes field is your best option.

Introit

Answer 2

I know this is an old question, but it is now 2024 and we are still waiting for Google Calendar to add a URL field. While it's not a perfect solution, I typically use the Location field if it's available.

Fleshy