# Importing events from third-party calendar providers
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Use the following procedure to import an iCalendar (`.ics`) file from a supported third-party calendar application. The events contained in the file are incorporated into the rules for your open or closed calendar. You can import the file into a new calendar or into an existing calendar.

After you import the `.ics` file, you can remove individual events from it using the Change Calendar interface. For information, see [Deleting a Change Calendar event](change-calendar-delete-event.md). You can also delete all events from the source calendar by deleting the `.ics` file. For information, see [Deleting all events imported from a third-party calendar](change-calendar-delete-ics.md).

**To import events from third-party calendar providers**

1. Open the Amazon Systems Manager console at [https://console.amazonaws.cn/systems-manager/](https://console.amazonaws.cn/systems-manager/).

1. In the navigation pane, choose **Change Calendar**.

1. To start with a new calendar, choose **Create calendar**. In the **Import calendar** area, choose **Choose file**. For information about other steps to create a new calendar, see [Creating a change calendar](change-calendar-create.md).

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   To import third-party events into an existing calendar, choose the name of an existing calendar to open it.

1. Choose **Actions, Edit**, and then in the **Import calendar** area, choose **Choose file**.

1. Navigate to and select the exported `.ics` file on your local computer.

1. If prompted, for **Select a time zone**, select which time zone applies to the calendar.

1. Choose **Save**.