Outlook App Calendar as default on IPhone

But can you change the actual app that is the default rather than just the calendar account? I.e using the outlook app instead of the Apple calendar app as the default? My company also will only allow access to our Microsoft 365 calendar and mail through the Outlook app and no longer through the apple mail or calendar apps.

Thanks yes I tried that but it only makes the Mail app the default not the calendar.

I was able to load my icloud email onto the Outlook app and then I was able to have both calendars showing on the Outlook calendar. It doesnt fix the fact that the Outlook calendar is terrible but it does allow you to see everything on your calendars in one app, and then even if things get added to the iCloud calendar by default you can still see them.

Hi VladKud,

Thanks so much for using Apple Support Communities.

From your post, it looks like you want to change your default calendar on your iPhone. Is that correct? If so,

you've come to the right place to get help.

Try the steps here: Set up multiple calendars on iPhone

Once you click and open the link, please read through and complete the steps in the section titled "Set a default calendar."

You can set one of your calendars as the default calendar. When you add an event using Siri or other apps, it’s added to your default calendar.

1) Go to Settings  > Calendar > Default Calendar.

2) Select the calendar you want to use as your default calendar.

We recommend the steps above because they will show you how to set a default calendar.

If you’re still experiencing the same issue, reach back out to the community for more help.

Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.

Cheers!

VladKud wrote:

IT has nothing to do with this. This is IOS limitation of working only with its own Calendar App. Cannot say if by design or by mid-design…

Your IT department may have suggestions that I don't know about as they may deal with this more than I do. Also, it's their policy on how to use the equipment that's causing you a problem or at least part of it.

So either a feature or bug, which Apple ought to fix

You can let Apple know what you'd like to see here:

Product Feedback - Apple

That was not at all clear from the screenshot. I don't see anything about restoring the calendar. But, I'm happy to take your word for it.

I suggest you talk to your IT folks. You're surely not the only person with this concern if your company is this adamant.

Go to Settings>Outlook>Default Mail App and change it to Outlook.

What happens if you delete Apple's Calendar app?

What gets triggered when you click a date and time in a message?

Unfortunately we are all in the same boat, but IT don’t care as the email works fine and is safe through the Outlook app.