Finding birthdays on Google primarily involves utilizing Google Calendar. Here's how:
Accessing Birthdays in Google Calendar
To view birthdays in your Google Calendar, ensure that the "Birthdays" calendar is enabled and that your contacts' birthdays are correctly added.
- Open Google Calendar: Go to calendar.google.com or open the Google Calendar app on your device.
- Check the "Birthdays" setting: In the left sidebar (or menu), look for "My calendars." Expand it if necessary and make sure the checkbox next to "Birthdays" is selected. If it's not checked, birthdays from your contacts won't appear on your calendar. This is the primary method for viewing birthdays within Google Calendar as described in several sources ([Quick Guide to Google Calendar Birthdays](Quick Guide to Google Calendar Birthdays), Manage birthdays on your calendar - Android - Google Calendar Help, Manage birthdays on your calendar - Computer - Google Calendar ...).
Troubleshooting Birthday Display Issues
If birthdays aren't appearing even after enabling the "Birthdays" calendar, consider these troubleshooting steps:
- Contact Synchronization: Ensure that your Google Contacts are properly synced with your Google Calendar. Sometimes, syncing issues can prevent birthdays from appearing. (Why aren't my contacts birthdays showing up in my calendar ..., Calendar not showing birthdays anymore : r/GoogleSupport, Birthdays for iOS Contacts not showing in Google Calendar since ...)
- Incorrect Birthday Information: Double-check that birthdays are accurately entered in your Google Contacts. Inaccurate or missing birthday information will prevent them from appearing on the calendar.
- App/Device Issues: If using a mobile app, try updating the Google Calendar app and restarting your device. Issues with certain apps or operating systems can sometimes interfere. (Why aren't my contacts birthdays showing up in my calendar ...)
Manually Adding Birthdays
If you need to add a birthday that isn't already in your contacts, you can manually create a new calendar event:
- Create a new event in Google Calendar.
- Enter the birthday details (date, time, name).
- Set it to not repeat.
Remember to save the event! (Adding a birthday to the Google Birthday calendar who isn't a ..., Create a birthday event on your calendar)