How to Add Birthdays
Learn how to add and manage birthdays in your BirthdayReminder account.
Getting Started
Adding birthdays to your BirthdayReminder account is simple and quick. Follow these steps to ensure you never miss an important celebration.
Before You Begin
- Make sure you're logged into your BirthdayReminder account
- Have the birth date information ready (including year if you want age calculations)
- Consider which group you want to add this person to (optional)
Quick Overview
Add Person Details
Enter name and choose a group
Select Birth Date
Choose date and calendar type
Set Reminders
Customize notification preferences
Step-by-Step Guide
Navigate to the Dashboard
After logging in, you'll be taken to your dashboard. Look for the "Add Birthday" button in the top right corner of your screen.
You can also find this option in the main menu under "Manage Birthdays".
Fill Out the Birthday Form
In the form that appears, enter the following information:
Personal Details
- Name: The person's full name
- Group: Select a group or create a new one
- Notes: Add any additional information
Date Information
- Birth Date: Select from the calendar picker
- Calendar Type: Solar (Gregorian) or Lunar
- Include Year: For age calculations (optional)
For lunar calendar dates, our system will automatically convert them to the corresponding Gregorian date for the current year.
Set Reminder Preferences
Customize when and how you want to be reminded:
Reminder Time
How many days before the birthday you want to be notified
Notification Method
Email, SMS, or app notification
Repeat Annually
Toggle on to receive reminders every year
Premium users can set multiple reminders for a single birthday at different intervals.
Save the Birthday
Click the "Save" button to add this birthday to your account. You'll see a confirmation message when the birthday has been successfully added.
The new birthday will immediately appear in your dashboard and calendar view.
Managing Existing Birthdays
You can edit or delete birthdays at any time from your dashboard. Here are the main actions you can perform:
Edit
Click the pencil icon next to any birthday entry to modify details.
Delete
Click the trash icon to remove a birthday (you'll be asked to confirm).
Bulk Actions
Use checkboxes to select multiple birthdays for batch operations.
Pro Tips
Power User Features
- Import Contacts Save time by importing birthdays from your Google or Outlook contacts. Go to Settings > Import to access this feature.
- Birthday Templates Create custom message templates for different groups to make sending wishes easier.
- Calendar View Switch to the calendar view to see all birthdays visually organized by month.
Premium Features
- Unlimited birthday entries
- Multiple reminder schedules per birthday
- Custom gift suggestions based on interests
- Advanced analytics on upcoming celebrations