Set an alert for a calendar event on iCloud.com

You can set an alert for an event in Calendar on iCloud.com. To receive an alert for a calendar event, you need to be signed in to your Apple Account for iCloud when the alert goes off.

Note: You need to be on a tablet or computer to use Calendar on iCloud.com.

Set an alert for an event

Go to icloud.com/calendar, then sign in to your Apple Account (if necessary).
Tap or double-click the event to open it (if it isn’t open already).
Do any of the following:
- Set an alert: Select the Alert pop-up menu, then choose an option.
  To remove an alert, choose None.
- Set a second alert: Select the 2nd Alert pop-up menu, then choose an option.
Select Save.

Set a default alert for new events

Go to icloud.com/calendar, then sign in to your Apple Account (if necessary).
Select at the top of the sidebar, then choose Settings.
Select Events, select the Default Alert pop-up menu, then choose an option.
Select .

If you’re not receiving alerts, make sure you set the alert correctly and you’re signed in to your Apple Account for iCloud. If you’re not signed in, you can still receive alerts on any device with Calendars turned on in iCloud settings.

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Set an alert for a calendar event on iCloud.com

Set an alert for an event

Set a default alert for new events