[Watch the video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ejfi7sUIJ_Y?feature=oembed)

To allow Joan access to your calendar, you can [share the room calendar in question](https://support.google.com/calendar/answer/37082?hl=en) with a user account on Google, which you will then pair with Joan in the MyJoan portal. This account can either be an existing Google user or a **service account** you have set up especially for Joan (e.g. joan@yourdomain.com).

## **Sharing a Google Room Resource Calendar with a Service Account**

Due to the read/write permissions Joan needs, it is essential to grant appropriate access to the service account designated for your MyJoan. This guide outlines the process of sharing a room resource calendar with the necessary permissions.

**1. Accessing the Room Resource Calendar**

1. Go to [calendar.google.com](https://calendar.google.com) and log in with a Global Administrator account.
2. Find the room resource calendar under **Other calendars** in the left-hand menu.
3. If the room resource is not visible, hover over the **+** icon next to **Other calendars** and select **Browse resources**.

![Screenshot 2025 07 03 at 12.24.11 PM](https://getjoan.com/help/api/media/file/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-12.24.11-PM.png)

4. Tick the box next to the resource to add it to your calendar view.

![Screenshot 2025 07 03 at 12.24.30 PM](https://getjoan.com/help/api/media/file/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-12.24.30-PM.png)

**2. Configuring Sharing Permissions**

1. On your main calendar page, hover over the room calendar's name and click the three dots that appear.
2. Select **Settings and sharing**.

![1 step 1](https://getjoan.com/help/api/media/file/1-step-1.png)

3. Scroll down to the **Shared with** section and click **Add people and groups**.

![Screenshot 2025 07 03 at 12.19.27 PM](https://getjoan.com/help/api/media/file/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-12.19.27-PM.png)

4. Enter the email address of your service account.
5. Under **Permissions**, select **Make changes and manage sharing**.

![2 step](https://getjoan.com/help/api/media/file/2-step.png)

6. Click **Send**.

Your MyJoan account will now have the necessary permissions to manage the room resource calendar.

*If you encounter any issues, please contact [support@getjoan.com](mailto:support@getjoan.com).*