To help block “calendar spam” and keep your schedule clutter-free, we’ve updated our security settings. Previously, invites from all sources were added to your calendar automatically. Now, an event from outside the CRAEA domain will only appear on your calendar after you click “Yes” or “Maybe” in the email invitation.
Why the change?
- Better security: It prevents scammers from “parking” malicious links or fake alerts directly on your schedule.
- Cleaner view: Your calendar will only show events you’ve actually reviewed and accepted.
- Privacy: It stops outside parties from seeing your availability by sending unsolicited invites.
- Internal continuity: Calendar invites from inside the CRAEA domain will still show up on your calendar automatically, so your workflow with colleagues remains unchanged.
Next steps
You don’t need to change any settings. Just remember to check your email for new invites from outside organizations – once you RSVP, the event will sync to your calendar as usual. To locate missing calendar invites, you can search for “Invitation:” in your email. If you believe the email was deleted, search for “in:trash Invitation:”. These searches should bring up all your invitations, allowing you to select “Yes” or “Maybe.”
Please reach out to the CRAEA Help Desk (319-273-8231), if you have questions.