Tired of forgetting important birthdays? With Apple’s user-friendly calendar app, you can effortlessly keep track of every special date. By integrating birthdays into your iPhone calendar, you’ll never miss an opportunity to celebrate loved ones, colleagues, or clients. Get ready to streamline your life and make every birthday a memorable one.
Adding birthdays to your iPhone calendar is a breeze. Start by creating a new contact for each person whose birthday you want to record. Once the contact is created, tap the “Add Birthday” field and enter the date. You can also choose to add a reminder or set up a recurring event to ensure you receive timely notifications. Moreover, your iPhone allows you to import birthdays from your social media accounts, making it even easier to keep your calendar up-to-date.
With your iPhone calendar as your go-to birthday tracker, you can stay organized and on top of all your commitments. Never again will you have to scramble for last-minute birthday cards or gifts. Plus, you can customize your calendar with different colors and icons to visually identify birthdays, making it effortless to scan for upcoming events. Say goodbye to missed birthdays and hello to a life where you’re always in the know and ready to celebrate those who matter most.
How to Import Birthdays from Social Media
Importing birthdays from social media to your iPhone calendar can be a convenient way to keep track of important dates. Here’s how to do it:
1. Import Birthdays from Facebook
To import birthdays from Facebook, follow these steps:
- Open the Facebook app on your iPhone.
- Tap the “Events” tab.
- Tap the “Upcoming” tab.
- Tap the “Birthdays” tab.
- Tap the “Export” button.
- Select the “iCalendar” option.
- Tap the “Open in Calendar” button.
Your iPhone’s calendar will now be populated with the birthdays of your Facebook friends.
2. Import Birthdays from LinkedIn
To import birthdays from LinkedIn, follow these steps:
- Open the LinkedIn app on your iPhone.
- Tap the “Me” tab.
- Tap the “Settings” icon.
- Tap the “Privacy” tab.
- Tap the “Download your data” section.
- Tap the “Download archive” button.
- Open the downloaded ZIP file.
- Extract the “Connections.csv” file.
- Open the “Connections.csv” file in a spreadsheet program.
- Filter the data to show only the birthdays of your connections.
- Export the filtered data to a CSV file.
- Open the CSV file in the Calendar app on your iPhone.
Your iPhone’s calendar will now be populated with the birthdays of your LinkedIn connections.
Manually Adding Birthdays to the Calendar
To manually add birthdays to your iPhone calendar, follow these steps:
1. Open the Calendar app on your iPhone.
2. Tap the “Calendars” tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap the “Add Calendar” button in the top-right corner of the screen ➕).
4.Enter a name for the new calendar (e.g., “Birthdays”).
5. Tap the “Color” option to choose a color for the calendar.
6. Tap the “Done” button to create the new calendar.
7. Tap the “Birthdays” calendar to open it.
8. Tap the “Add Event” button ➕ at the bottom of the screen.
9. Enter the name of the person whose birthday you are adding in the “Title” field.
10. Tap the “Date” field to select the person’s birthday.
11. Tap the “Time” field, select “All Day.”
12. Tap the “Done” button to save the event.
13. Repeat steps 9-12 for each birthday you want to add to the calendar.
Once you have added all of the birthdays to the calendar, you can view them by tapping on the “Birthdays” calendar in the Calendars tab.
Using the “Contacts” App to Import Birthdays
If you have birthdays stored in your “Contacts” app, you can easily import them into your iPhone Calendar by following these steps:
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Open the “Contacts” app.
Locate and tap on the “Contacts” app icon on your iPhone’s home screen.
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Select the Contacts to Import.
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On the “Contacts” screen, tap on the “Groups” tab located at the bottom of the screen.
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In the “Groups” section, locate and tap on the “All Contacts” group.
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Review the list of contacts and select the ones whose birthdays you want to import into your calendar.
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Export Contacts to iCloud.
| Steps | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Select “Share Contacts” | Tap on the “Share Contacts” button located at the top-right corner of the screen. |
| Choose “Message” | In the “Share Contacts Via” menu, select the “Message” option. |
| Send Message to Yourself | Type your own phone number in the “To” field and tap on the “Send” button. |
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Import Birthdays from Message.
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Open the message you sent to yourself and tap on the attached “vcf” file.
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On the contact details screen, tap on the “Add All Contacts” button.
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Your contacts, including their birthdays, will be imported into your iPhone.
Creating a Birthday Calendar for Enhanced Organization
Keeping track of important dates and events can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to remembering birthdays. By creating a dedicated birthday calendar on your iPhone, you can ensure that you never miss a special occasion and stay organized in the process.
To begin, open the Calendar app on your iPhone and tap on the “Calendars” tab at the bottom of the screen. Next, click on the “Add Calendar” button and select “New Calendar.” Give your calendar a name, such as “Birthdays,” and choose a color to help you easily identify it.
Adding Birthdays to Your Calendar
There are several ways to add birthdays to your birthday calendar:
| Method | Steps |
|---|---|
| Import from Contacts | – Go to the Contacts app and select the contact whose birthday you want to add. – Tap on “Edit” and scroll down to the “Birthday” field. – Tap on the date and time of the birthday and select “Add to Calendar.” |
| Manually Enter | – Open the Calendar app and tap on the “+” button at the bottom of the screen. – Select “New Event” and enter the birthday information, including the date, time, and name of the person. – Tap on “Done” to save the event. |
| Share from Other Calendars | – If you have birthdays stored in other calendars, such as Google Calendar or Outlook, you can share them with your iPhone calendar. – Open the other calendar app and find the birthday event you want to share. – Tap on the event and select the “Share” option. – Choose “Copy Event Link” and then paste it into an email or message. – Open the email or message on your iPhone and tap on the link to add the event to your birthday calendar. |
Once you have added all of the birthdays to your calendar, you can view them in daily, weekly, or monthly views. You can also set reminders to notify you of upcoming birthdays so that you can plan ahead and wish your loved ones a happy birthday.
Setting Birthday Reminders
To set a birthday reminder, navigate to the Calendar app and tap the “+” button on the bottom right corner. Choose “New Event” and fill in the necessary information. Scroll down to the “Remind” field and select how far in advance you want the notification to appear (options range from 15 minutes to 6 weeks in advance). You can also customize the notification sound and message.
Setting Birthday Notifications
Birthday notifications are separate from reminders and allow you to receive alerts on specific days or times. To set a birthday notification, open the “Notifications” section in the Calendar app. Scroll down to the “Events” tab and enable the “Birthdays” option. You can further customize the notification settings, such as the time or day of the week you want to receive the alert.
Setting Birthdays for Multiple People
To add birthdays for multiple people, create a new contact for each individual and input their birthday information. Open the Calendar app and tap the “Contacts” tab. Select the contacts you want to add and tap “Done.” The birthdays will now appear in your calendar.
Syncing Birthdays Across Devices
If you have multiple Apple devices, you can sync your birthdays across them using iCloud. To do this, ensure that iCloud is enabled on each device under “Settings > iCloud.” Once iCloud is active, your birthdays will be automatically synced.
Customizing Birthday Notifications
You can customize the birthday notifications you receive by adjusting the sound, banner style, and alert timing. To do this, open the “Notifications” section in the Calendar app and scroll down to the “Events” tab. Tap “Birthdays” and then select “Custom.” You can now modify the notification settings to your preference.
| Notification Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Sound | Select the sound that will play when a birthday notification arrives. |
| Banner Style | Choose how the notification will appear on your device (banner, alert, or none). |
| Alert Timing | Set the specific time or day of the week when the notification will be sent. |
Import Birthdays from Facebook
If your Facebook friends have made their birthdays public, you can easily import them into your iPhone calendar. To do this:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap “Calendar.”
- Tap “Accounts.”
- Tap “Add Account.”
- Select “Facebook.”
- Enter your Facebook login credentials and tap “Log In.”
- Open the Calendar app on your iPhone.
- Tap the “Calendars” tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap the “Add Calendar” button.
- Select “Shared Calendar.”
- Enter the name of the calendar and tap “Create.”
- Tap the “Share Calendar” button and add the email addresses of the people you want to share the calendar with.
- Open the Calendar app on your iPhone.
- Tap the “Calendars” tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap the “Add Calendar” button.
- Select “Subscribe to Calendar.”
- Enter the URL of the birthday calendar you want to subscribe to.
- Open the Calendar app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the birthday event you want to edit.
- Tap on the “Edit” button.
- Scroll down to the “Notes” section.
- Tap on the “Add Note” button.
- Type in your note.
- To add a photo, tap on the “Add Photo” button.
- Select a photo from your library or take a new photo.
- Tap on the “Done” button to save your changes.
- Open the Calendar app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the birthday event you want to edit.
- Tap on the “Edit” button.
- Scroll down to the “Attendees” section.
- Tap on the “Add Attendee” button.
- Search for the birthday person in your contacts.
- Select the birthday person’s name.
- Tap on the “Done” button to save your changes.
- Open the Calendar app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the birthday event you want to edit.
- Tap on the “Edit” button.
- Scroll down to the “Event Settings” section.
- Adjust the event settings as desired.
- Tap on the “Done” button to save your changes.
- On your iPhone, tap “Settings” and then “Calendar.”
- Under “Accounts,” tap “Add Account.”
- Select the account where your birthdays are stored (e.g., iCloud, Google).
- Enter your account information and tap “Next.”
- Toggle the switch next to “Birthdays” to enable syncing.
- Repeat this process for any other devices you want to sync birthdays with.
- For iCloud users, birthdays are automatically synced across devices.
- If you have birthdays stored in multiple accounts, you can choose which ones to sync.
- To manually sync your birthdays, go to “Settings” > “Calendar” > “Accounts” and tap “Fetch New Data.”
Once you have logged in, your Facebook birthdays will be automatically imported into your iPhone calendar.
Sharing Birthdays with Family and Friends
Add Birthdays to a Shared Calendar
You can share your birthday calendar with family and friends so that they can see your upcoming birthdays and add their own. To do this:
Once you have shared the calendar, your family and friends will be able to add their own birthdays and see yours.
Subscribe to a Birthday Calendar
If you don’t want to create a shared calendar, you can subscribe to a birthday calendar instead. This will allow you to see the birthdays of your family and friends without having to add them manually.
There are many different birthday calendars available online. You can find one that you like and subscribe to it using the following steps:
Once you have subscribed to the calendar, it will appear in your iPhone’s list of calendars.
Create a Birthday List
If you don’t want to use a calendar, you can create a birthday list instead. This is a simple list of your family and friends’ birthdays that you can keep track of on your iPhone.
To create a birthday list, open the Contacts app on your iPhone. Then, tap the “Lists” tab at the bottom of the screen. Tap the “Add List” button and enter a name for the list. Then, start adding your family and friends’ birthdays to the list.
You can view your birthday list by tapping on it from the Lists tab.
Customizing Birthday Events with Photos and Notes
Add Photos and Notes to Birthday Events
To customize birthday events with photos and notes, follow these steps:
Add Contact Photos to Birthday Events
You can also add contact photos to birthday events if the birthday person is in your contacts. To do this, follow these steps:
Adjust Event Settings
After adding photos and notes to a birthday event, you can adjust the event settings to customize it further. To do this, follow these steps:
| Event Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Start and End Time | Set the start and end time of the event. |
| Location | Set the location of the event. |
| Alert | Set an alert to notify you of the event. |
| Repeat | Set the event to repeat on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. |
| Travel Time | Calculate the travel time to the event. |
| URL | Add a URL to a website or document related to the event. |
Syncing Birthdays Across Multiple Devices
To ensure all your birthdays are synced across your devices, follow these steps:
Additional Tips:
Troubleshooting Syncing Issues
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Birthdays not syncing | Check your internet connection and make sure your accounts are signed in correctly. |
| Birthdays not showing up in the Calendar app | Go to “Settings” > “Calendar” > “Default Calendar” and make sure the correct calendar is selected. |
Troubleshooting Common Issues with Importing Birthdays
If you’re having issues importing birthdays into your iPhone Calendar, try the following solutions:
1. Check the format of the birthday dates. iPhone Calendar expects dates to be in the format YYYY/MM/DD (for example, “2023/03/08”).
2. Make sure the contacts you’re importing from have birthday information. If a contact doesn’t have a birthday listed, it won’t be imported.
3. Verify that the contacts you’re importing are in your iCloud account. Only contacts that are in your iCloud account will be imported into your iPhone Calendar.
4. Sign out of iCloud and sign back in. This will refresh your iCloud account and may resolve any issues with importing birthdays.
5. Reset your iPhone. This will clear all of the data on your iPhone, so make sure to back up your data before proceeding.
6. Update your iPhone to the latest iOS version. Apple may have fixed issues with importing birthdays in newer versions of iOS.
7. Contact Apple Support. If you’re still having issues importing birthdays, you can contact Apple Support for assistance.
9. Check the import settings in your iPhone Calendar
To check the import settings in your iPhone Calendar, follow these steps:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the Settings app on your iPhone. |
| 2 | Tap on “Calendar”. |
| 3 | Tap on “Accounts”. |
| 4 | Tap on the account that you’re importing birthdays from. |
| 5 | Make sure that the “Birthdays” toggle is turned on. |
How To Put Birthdays In Iphone Calendar
1. Open the Calendar app on your iPhone.
2. Tap the “Calendars” tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap the “Add Calendar” button at the top of the screen.
4. Enter a name for your new calendar, such as “Birthdays”.
5. Tap the “Add” button.
6. Tap the “Birthdays” calendar to select it.
7. Tap the “Add Event” button.
8. Enter the name of the person whose birthday you want to add.
9. Enter the date of the person’s birthday.
10. Tap the “Add” button.
Additional Tips for Managing Birthdays on iPhone Calendar
Here are some additional tips for managing birthdays on your iPhone calendar:
Use different colored calendars for different types of events. For example, you could use a blue calendar for work events, a green calendar for personal events, and a pink calendar for birthdays.
Set up reminders for birthdays. This will help you remember to wish your friends and family a happy birthday. You can set up reminders to go off a few days before the birthday, on the day of the birthday, or both.
Share your birthday calendar with others. This can be a great way to keep track of everyone’s birthdays in your family or group of friends. To share your calendar, tap the “Share” button in the top-right corner of the screen and then enter the email addresses of the people you want to share it with.
Use the “People” app to import birthdays. If you have a lot of birthdays stored in your contacts, you can use the “People” app to import them into your calendar. To do this, open the “People” app, tap the “Contacts” tab, and then tap the “Calendars” tab. Tap the “Add” button and then select the calendar you want to import the birthdays into.
Export your birthday calendar. This can be a useful way to back up your birthdays or to share them with someone who doesn’t have an iPhone. To export your calendar, tap the “Settings” button in the top-left corner of the screen, tap “Calendars”, and then tap “Export Calendar”.
How To Put Birthdays In Iphone Calendar
1. Open the Calendar app on your iPhone.
2. Tap the Calendars tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap the Add Calendar button (+).
4. Select the On My iPhone option.
5. Give your calendar a name, such as “Birthdays.”
6. Tap the Add button.
7. Tap the Birthdays calendar you just created.
8. Tap the Add Event button (+).
9. Enter the name of the person whose birthday you want to add.
10. Select the date of their birthday from the calendar.
11. Tap the Add button.
12. Your birthday event will now be added to your calendar.
People Also Ask
How do I import birthdays from Facebook to my iPhone calendar?
1. Open the Facebook app on your iPhone.
2. Tap the Menu button (three lines).
3. Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy.
4. Tap Settings.
5. Scroll down and tap Apps and Websites.
6. Tap Logged in with Facebook.
7. Find the Calendar app and tap it.
8. Tap the Toggle next to Import Birthdays to turn it on.
9. Your Facebook birthdays will now be imported into your iPhone calendar.
How do I export birthdays from my iPhone calendar?
1. Open the Calendar app on your iPhone.
2. Tap the Calendars tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap the Birthdays calendar.
4. Tap the Edit button.
5. Tap the Export button.
6. Select the format you want to export the birthdays in.
7. Tap the Save button.
8. Your birthdays will now be exported to the selected format.
