How to get notified of events on your Google Calendar

Did you know that you can get text message notifications of events on your Google calendar?

Setup is quick and easy.  

Register your phone

First, you need to register your mobile phone with Google Calendar.  This is a one-time setup.  Google Calendar will send you a verification code on your phone.  

1. Open Google Calendar.
2. Click the settings gear in the top right .
3. Select Settings.
4. Open the Mobile Setup tab at the top.
5. Add your country and phone number.
6. Click the Send Verification Code button.
7. Once you get the text message, enter the code you received in the Verification code field and click the Finish setup button.
8. Click Save.

Set a reminder

Second, add the reminder to the event in your calendar.  This is done by selecting the calendar event and clicking the Edit event link (see right).

At the bottom of the event screen, you will see the Reminders settings.  Once your mobile phone is activated on your account, you will have the option to add SMS (Short Message Service) reminders.  These SMS messages are the messages that are sent to your mobile phone.

** Please keep in mind that your mobile service provider's standard rate for receiving text messages may apply. If you have any questions about the rate, please contact your service provider for more information.

You can find more help at Google SMS Nofitications Help.