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Birthdays in Google Calendar come from details in your Google Contacts.
When you set up a birthday in Google Contacts, it is automatically added to your Google Calendar.
To see birthdays in Google Calendar, check the "Birthdays" calendar box under the "My calendars" dropdown menu.
The only thing worse than forgetting someone's birthday is wishing them a happy birthday when it's not their birthday.
If you're looking for a way to keep track of when to send your friends and family celebratory wishes and a party popper emoji, Google Calendar makes it easy.
When you add a birthday to Google Contacts, the date is automatically synced to your Google Calendar. To make the birthday appear, all you need to do is enable the "Birthdays" calendar in Google Calendar.
Here's how to add birthdays to Google Calendar from your desktop browser.
Devon Delfino is a Brooklyn-based freelance journalist specializing in personal finance, culture, politics, and identity. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Los Angeles Times, Teen Vogue, Business Insider, and CNBC. Follow her on Twitter at @devondelfino.
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