A calendar link is a custom shareable link that can be used to grant access to a Teamup calendar.
About shareable calendar links
A calendar administrator can grant calendar access by adding users via email. This sets up the most secure form of calendar access, tied to a verified individual and protected by login.
In some cases, you may need to provide calendar access more broadly or without requiring a login. Shareable calendar links work well for these situations. You can also a secure calendar link to embed a Teamup calendar in a website.
- Calendar links are created and managed by the calendar administrator.
- Each calendar link can include all sub-calendars or selected sub-calendars.
- Permissions are set for each sub-calendar included. Read-only permission is the default recommendation for a shareable calendar link.
- Shareable calendar links do not require a login.
When using a shareable calendar link, it’s important to assign the safest permission level, include only the relevant information, understand the security risks, and use links only in appropriate situations.
Learn more: When and How to Safely Use Shareable Calendar Links
Calendar link security risks
Shareable calendar links are meant for calendars that will be shared publicly or with a large group when the calendar does not contain any security-sensitive information. When using shareable calendar links, be aware of the security risks:
- Usable by anyone: A shareable calendar link is not tied to an individual person and does not require a login. Anyone who has the link can access the calendar.
- Confidentiality risk: A link could be exposed to unauthorized users or shared beyond a designated group, creating a confidentiality risk if the calendar contains sensitive information.
- Untrackable use: Because calendar links can be used by anyone, it’s not possible to track who accessed a calendar through a particular link.
- Lost calendar access: If someone loses the calendar link, they lose calendar access. They will have to contact the calendar admin to request the link again.
What is an administrator link?
An administrator link is a calendar link that provides full administrator access to the calendar settings.
- The calendar settings are the control center for your entire calendar. Within the Settings, you can create and remove sub-calendars, add users and groups, manage sharing permissions, and configure the calendar.
Administrator links are deprecated and no longer supported. Administrator access is now managed through your Teamup user account, which is more secure.
If your Teamup calendar was created in or before 2020, you may be using an administrator link instead of secure, account-based administrator access. To keep your calendar secure, switch to account-based access immediately and delete the old administrator link. This guide will walk you through the process.