SUBSCRIBING TO CIF GOOGLE CALENDAR
We use Google Calendar to share event times, meeting links, and details. Join so you don’t miss out on lessons, cool guest speakers, and fun events!
⚙️There are some tips for getting set up below, but if you are still having trouble please visit the Google Calendar Help Center and/or reach out to a member of CU staff.
If you need images of the following instructions, please check this doc.
Adding the Fellowship Calendar to your Google Calendar
Step 1: Copy the calendar link for the Civic Innovators Fellowship
Step 2: Click the + icon at the bottom right of the calendar to add the fellowship calendar to your personal calendar.
Step 3: Under “Other calendars,” check the “Civic Innovators Fellowship Calendar” box to ensure you see the fellowship calendar!
Setting up Notifications:
Computer:
Important: To change notification settings, you must open Google Calendar in an internet browser, like Google Chrome or Safari. You might be asked to let calendar.google.com show notifications.
You can change notification preferences for all your events on Google Calendar.
On your computer, open Google Calendar.
In the top right, click Settings Settings and then Settings.
On the left, under “General,” click Notification Settings.
Under “Notification settings,” you can:
Turn notifications on or off: Click the Notifications drop-down and select how you want to receive notifications.
Adjust the timing of snoozed notifications: Turn on “Desktop notifications,” then click Show snoozed notifications and customize your timing.
Only get notifications if you respond “Yes” or “Maybe” to an event: Click the box next to "Notify me only if I have responded Yes or Maybe."
iPhone & iPad:
Note: Changes you make on your mobile device sync with your computer notifications. For example, if you choose a "1 hour before" notification on your phone, you also get a pop-up notification on your computer 1 hour before your event.
General settings:
Open the Google Calendar app Calendar.
In the top left, tap Menu Menu.
At the bottom, tap Settings Settings.
Choose a calendar.
Select Change, Remove, or Add a notification.
For single events:
Open the Google Calendar app Calendar.
Open the event.
Tap Edit Edit.
In the notifications section, tap a notification to change or remove it, or tap Add another notification.
In the top right, tap Save.
Android:
Note: Changes you make on your mobile device sync with your computer notifications. For example, if you choose a "1 hour before" notification on your phone, you also get a pop-up notification on your computer 1 hour before your event.
General settings:
Open the Google Calendar app Calendar.
In the top left, tap Menu Menu.
At the bottom, tap Settings Settings.
Select one of your calendars.
Select Change, Remove, or Add a notification.
Troubleshooting:
“Browser doesn’t support notifications” error
This error means that you need to update your browser to get event notifications.
Didn’t get a notification
Quick tips:
Make sure you turn on notifications for your calendar. Follow the steps above.
Check that you chose to show notifications in your browser’s permission settings. If not, turn on desktop notifications.
Make sure Google Calendar remains open in your internet browser.
Google Chrome
Open Google Chrome.
At the top right, click More More and then Settings.
At the bottom of the page, click the Advanced Down arrow.
Click Privacy and Security then Site Settings, and then Notifications.
Next to "Allow," click Add.
Enter calendar.google.com and then Click Add.
All other browsers
Check your browser’s support site for specific instructions.
Open your web browser.
Go to your browser’s notification preferences.
Add permissions for calendar.google.com.
