I want HTML link to .ics file to open in calendar app when clicked, currently opens file as plain text. Suggestions?

Question

I am linking to an .ics file exported from Apple iCal in an HTML web page.

This link will open

Answer 1

If your site is built on Linux like mine you can simply add a line to your htaccess file to make it open as a download instead of a text page.

add this to your htaccess file:

AddType text/calendar .ics