Introduction

Forgetting a friend’s or family member’s birthday can be embarrassing. Thankfully, Facebook has made it easier to remember those special days by providing a birthday reminder feature. But what if you want to add those birthdays to your Google Calendar instead? In this tutorial, we will show you how to export Facebook birthdays to Google Calendar for the year 2024.

Step 1: Exporting Facebook Birthdays

The first step is to export your Facebook birthdays. To do this, go to your Facebook account and click on Events. Then, click on the three dots next to the Birthdays section and select Export Birthdays. This will download a file called “facebook_birthdays.ics” to your computer.

Question: What is an ICS file?

An ICS file is a calendar file format used by many calendar applications, including Google Calendar. It stands for iCalendar, and it contains information about events, including the date, time, and location.

Step 2: Importing Facebook Birthdays to Google Calendar

Now that you have exported your Facebook birthdays, it’s time to import them into Google Calendar. Open your Google Calendar and click on the settings gear icon in the top right corner. Then, click on Settings. From there, click on the Import & Export tab and select Import. Choose the “facebook_birthdays.ics” file you downloaded and click Import.

Question: Will this add birthdays to my main calendar or create a new one?

By default, Google Calendar will create a new calendar called “Imported Calendar” and add the birthdays to that calendar. However, you can choose to add them to your main calendar by selecting it in the “Import to” dropdown menu.

Step 3: Checking Your Google Calendar

Once you have imported your Facebook birthdays, you should see them in your Google Calendar. You can view them by clicking on the “Imported Calendar” or your main calendar if you chose to add them to it.

Question: Will the birthdays update automatically?

No, the birthdays will not update automatically. You will need to repeat this process every year to ensure that your Google Calendar stays up-to-date with your Facebook friends’ birthdays.

Tips and Tricks

Here are some additional tips and tricks to make the process easier:

• You can schedule this process as a recurring event on your Google Calendar so that you don’t forget to do it every year.
• If you don’t want to create a new calendar for your Facebook birthdays, you can merge them with an existing calendar by clicking on the dropdown menu next to the calendar name and selecting “Settings and Sharing.” From there, click on “Import & Export” and select the “facebook_birthdays.ics” file to import.
• You can also create reminders for each birthday by clicking on the event in your Google Calendar and selecting “Edit event.” From there, you can set a reminder for a certain amount of time before the event.

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you can easily export your Facebook birthdays to Google Calendar and never forget a special day again. Remember to repeat this process every year to keep your Google Calendar up-to-date with your friends’ birthdays. Happy birthday planning!