Setting Up a Distributed Mailbox in Apple Calendar (on iOS and iPadOS)

  1. Open “Settings”, go to “Apps”, and then to “Calendar”.

  2. Click “Calendar Accounts” and then “Add Account”.

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    Screenshot Apple Calendar:
    Calendar-Accounts-Selection
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    Screenshot Apple Calendar:
    Add Account
  3. Select “Add Other Account...”.

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    Screenshot Apple Calendar: Choice
  4. Select "CalDAV-Account“.

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    Screenshot Apple Calendar: Type
  5. Enter the following information then tap "Next":
     

  6. Confirm by clicking “Continue” and “OK”
     

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    Screenshot Apple Calendar: Confirm I
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    Screenshot Apple Calendar: Confirm II

     

  7. Click “Advanced Settings”

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    Screenshot Apple Calendar:
    Advanced Settings I

    and enter the following additional information:
    Use SSL: activated
    Port: 1180
    Account URL: https://davmail.msx.tu-dresden.de:1180/principals/users/name-des-vpf@msx.tu-dresden.de
    Use the “<” button to go back.

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    Screenshot Apple Calendar:
    Advanced Settings II

     

  8. Tap “Next” and then “Save”; the calendar will now be displayed

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    Screenshot Apple Calendar: Save