Google Workspace Changes

Google Calendar now lets users block individuals to remove current event invites and stop future invitations, with the block applied across all Google products.

Starting August 18, 2026, Google Workspace users can block a person directly in Google Calendar; doing so automatically deletes any existing event invitation from that user and prevents new Calendar invites. The blocked user is added to the account‑wide blocklist, so interactions are also blocked in other supported Google apps (e.g., Gmail, Drive). If the user was already blocked elsewhere, their Calendar invites are blocked as well. For non‑Google Calendar users, admins must use Gmail blocking. The feature rolls out gradually over up to 15 days for both Rapid and Scheduled Release domains, with no admin controls required.

New admin controls allow administrators to define which invitation options are available to end users in Google Calendar.

This update expands Calendar settings in the Admin console, enabling admins to set invitation options (auto-add from everyone, known senders only, or after user responds) at the organizational unit or group level. It provides greater control over inbound event invitations from unknown senders and helps minimize potential security risks. End users can select their preferred option within the boundaries set by their administrator. The feature rolls out gradually over up to 15 days starting August 14, 2026, for both Rapid and Scheduled Release domains.