How can I automatically update events in subscribers' calendars after they subscribe?
This is exactly what AddEvent's subscription calendars are designed for. When someone subscribes to your AddEvent calendar, their calendar app creates a live connection to your calendar feed. Any event you add, edit, or remove syncs to all subscribers automatically.
How updates reach subscribers
When you make a change in AddEvent - reschedule an event, add a new session, fix a typo in the description, cancel an event - the change is reflected in your calendar feed immediately. Subscribers' calendar apps poll that feed on their regular schedule (typically every few hours for Apple and Outlook; every 12-24 hours for Google Calendar) and apply any changes.
What updates automatically
- New events you add appear in all subscribers' calendars
- Event title, date, time, location, and description changes sync across
- Cancelled events are removed from subscribers' calendars
Limitations to know
- You cannot push an instant update to all subscribers - sync timing depends on each subscriber's calendar app
- Google Calendar is the slowest (12-24 hours); for urgent changes, a manual refresh is available
- Subscribers can unsubscribe from within their own calendar app at any time
The practical workflow
- Create a subscription calendar in AddEvent
- Share the Follow Calendar button or link with your audience
- They subscribe once - all current and future events are delivered automatically
- You manage your calendar in AddEvent; subscribers never need to take action again