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# Import event

> Import an externally identified event into Google Calendar without sending invitations.

`importEvent` preserves an existing cross-system iCalendar UID during a
migration or synchronization. It imports an event silently; it is not a
replacement for creating and inviting guests.

## Example

```ts theme={null}
import { automation, onHttpRequest } from "automate.ax"
import { importEvent } from "automate.ax/google-calendar"

export default automation("Import a legacy event", () => {
  onHttpRequest({ scope: "automation" })

  importEvent({
    calendar: "Imported Events",
    iCalUID: "legacy-42@example.com",
    summary: "Legacy planning session",
    schedule: { startDate: "2026-08-10" },
  })
})
```

## Inputs

`iCalUID`, `summary`, and `schedule` are required. All event-detail fields from
[Create event](/reference/integrations/google-calendar/actions/create-event#inputs)
are supported except `createMeet` and `sendUpdates`; `calendar` defaults to
primary and `account` selects the Google account.

## Output

Returns the imported `CalendarEvent`; see [Get event](/reference/integrations/google-calendar/actions/get-event#output). Google does not send invitations for imported attendee data. The `iCalUID` is a cross-calendar identity, while later Calendar actions use the returned provider `id`.