How to Add a Reminder Event in Google Calendar

Quick and easy-to-follow guide for Google Calendar users

What are Reminder events in Google Calendar

  • You can add a Reminder to display a notification in your browser and ensure you will not forget about something.

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  • After adding reminders, make sure that you are showing the Reminders calendar.
  • Under My calendars on the left, click Reminders so that it is checked.

How to create Reminder events step-by-step with images

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In Google Calendar at https://calendar.google.com, click a time slot on the calendar to start adding a new event. 

Then on top under the title field, select Reminder. Configure it and click Save.

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Here is how reminders look when they pop up. They usually appear in the bottom right of your screen. 

You need to have Google Calendar open in Google Chrome for reminders to work.

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Also, notifications must be allowed in your browser’s settings.

Click the lock pad icon to the left of the website’s address on top, and next to Notifications, select Allow.

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