How to Block Spam Invites in Google Calendar

Google Calendar is a popular tool to manage schedules and plan events. However, it’s common to receive spam invitations that clutter your calendar. Fortunately, Google Calendar added a new option to block spam invites.

You can easily identify and remove spam invites from your Google Calendar. This can be done from a PC or a mobile device. Read on to regain control.

Method 1: Change Your Phone’s Calendar Permissions to Block Spam Invites

One reason for spam invites in Google Calendar is unauthorized access by certain apps. Although Android and iOS offer privacy settings, some apps can still access your calendar without consent. Here’s how to prevent this.

On Android

OnePlus 7T is used for the steps, which are applicable to all Android devices.

Step 1: Open the Settings app from the app drawer.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Privacy.

Note: The options may vary depending on your device.

Step 3: Select Permission manager.

Step 4: Go to Calendar.

The “Allowed” section displays all apps with access to your Google Calendar. To remove Google Calendar access from an app, tap on it.

Step 6: Select Don’t allow.

With this, the app no longer has access to your calendar. However, iPhone users should proceed to the next section.

On iPhone

Step 1: Open the Settings on your iPhone.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on ‘Privacy & Security.’

Step 3: Select Calendars under Privacy & Security.

Step 4: Toggle off the apps you want to remove access from.

You have removed certain app’s access to your Calendar. Keep in mind that this will not delete or change the already created unwanted events. You will need to do it manually on both iPhone and Android, as discussed later in this article.

Tip: If you encounter any sync issues, refer to the best ways to fix Google Calendar not syncing on iPhone.

Method 2: Change Event Settings in Google Calendar to Get Rid of Spam Invites

You can change event settings to eliminate spam invites. Additionally, changing email event invitation settings on the desktop will also apply the changes on a mobile device and vice versa. Now let’s move on to the steps for the desktop.

On Desktop

Step 1: Go to Google Calendar on your browser.

Step 2: Click on the gear icon in the top-right corner.

Step 3: From the drop-down, select Settings.

Step 4: Click on Event settings under General.

Step 5: In the right pane, click ‘Add invitations to my calendar’ and select ‘Only if the sender is known.’

Note: To manage your email invites, select ‘When I respond to the invitation in email’ for better control of your schedule.

Step 6: Click OK to confirm changes.

There you have it. You have changed event settings on Google Calendar using your desktop. If you don’t have access to your PC but still want to change your Google Calendar settings, move on to the next section to learn how to do it using your phone.

On Mobile

Step 1: Open Google Calendar on your Android or iOS device. Step 2: T ap the hamburger icon at the top left corner.

Step 3: Scroll down to Settings and click it.

Step 4: In the Settings, go to General and select Adding invitations.

Step 5: To block spam invitations, go to your Google account settings and select the option “Add invitations to my calendar.”

Step 6: Choose ‘Only if the sender is known’ from the drop-down menu to allow invites from the contact list only and prevent unknown senders.

To manage your email invitations better, select ‘When I respond to the invitation in email.’

Step 6: Click OK to apply the changes.

You have successfully changed the Google Calendar app settings to remove spam invites. If you want to delete the already created calendar invite, follow these steps.

Method 3: How to Delete All Spam Events in Google Calendar

Just like event settings, when you delete a spam calendar event from your PC, it also gets deleted from your phone. You don’t have to follow those steps. Let’s begin.

On PC

Step 1: Go to Google Calendar in your browser.

Step 2: Click on the event you want to remove from your calendar.

Review the provided text: “Step 3: In the event details pop-up, click the delete icon.”

In the event details pop-up, click the delete icon.

That’s it. You have successfully deleted the event using your PC. You can do the same from your Google Calendar app. Follow along.

On Mobile

Deleting spam calendar events on your mobile device is quicker and easier. Follow these steps: Open Google Calendar on your Android or iOS device and tap on the event you want to delete.

You will be directed to the event details page.

Step 2: Click on the three-dot icon at the top-right corner.

Step 3: Select Delete from the drop-down.

Step 4: In the ‘Delete this event’ pop-up, select Delete.

You have deleted spam email invites or unknown events from Google Calendar. If you have any queries, check out the FAQ section below.

FAQs on Blocking Spam in Google Calendar

1. Can others see your Google Calendar tasks?

By default, others can only see your tasks if you share your task list. Review your sharing settings regularly to protect your privacy.

2. Does accepting a Google Calendar invite send a response?

Yes, accepting a Google Calendar invite sends a response to the event organizer. Clicking No sends a response declining the invitation.

3. How do I report spam on Google Calendar?

To report spam to Google Calendar, open the app, tap the spam event, and click the three-dot icon at the top right. From the drop-down menu, select ‘Report as spam.’

Get Rid of Spam Invites

Now that you know how to block spam invites in Google Calendar, make the necessary changes to get rid of spam invites. You may also want to check out the best ways to sync Outlook Calendar with Google Calendar.