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How do I manually add birthdays to Google Calendar?

Published in Google Calendar Tips 2 mins read

Manually adding birthdays to Google Calendar is straightforward. Here's a step-by-step guide:

  1. Create a New Event: Click the "+ Create" button (or the "+" icon, depending on your Calendar view) usually found on the left side of the Google Calendar interface and select "Event".

  2. Enter the Birthday Details: In the event creation window, enter the name of the person whose birthday you're adding as the event title (e.g., "John Doe's Birthday").

  3. Select the Birthday Date: Choose the correct date for the birthday using the calendar interface.

  4. Set the Event to Repeat Annually: This is crucial so the birthday automatically appears each year.

    • Look for the "Does not repeat" option (it may be labeled differently depending on your interface).
    • Click on it and select "Yearly" (or "Every year"). You might have the option to customize the recurrence further, but typically "Yearly" will suffice for a standard birthday.
  5. Add Reminders (Optional): To receive a notification before the birthday, click on "Add notification". You can choose when and how you want to be reminded (e.g., one day before, via email or a pop-up notification). Click "More options" if you need more advanced reminder settings.

  6. Save the Event: Click the "Save" button to add the birthday to your Google Calendar.

That's it! The birthday will now appear annually in your Google Calendar, and you'll receive reminders if you've set them up.