I'm using GNOME Calendar on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS with version 50, but I can't find any menu option for importing a calendar file. Is there a supported way to open or import an .ics file through the graphical interface? If not, should I use a different calendar application?
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The exact distribution and application version matter here. Since you’re on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS with GNOME Calendar 50, check whether your package includes the import feature and whether the .ics file association is configured correctly. If GNOME Calendar remains unstable, another calendar client with an explicit Import option may be easier to use.
Try double-clicking the .ics file in your file manager and choosing GNOME Calendar to open it. You can also try the command line with `gnome-calendar --import file.ics`, although that option isn’t exposed clearly in the graphical interface.
Be careful with that command if it caused a crash on your system. The behavior may depend on the specific GNOME Calendar build and distribution package.
That’s confusing—why is importing available from the command line but not through the GUI?