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title: Setting reminders on notes
description: Learn how to create reminders on your notes in Notesnook. Set one-time or recurring reminders with custom notification preferences.
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# Creating reminders

Reminders help you stay on top of your important notes. You can create one-time or recurring reminders with custom notification settings.

## Adding a reminder to a note

# [Desktop/Web](#/tab/web)

1. Right click on a note to open the `Note properties` menu
2. Click on `Remind me` to open the add reminder dialog
3. Enter a title for the reminder and description (optional)
4. Choose your reminder type:
   - **Once**: Set a specific date and time
   - **Repeat** (paid plans only): Create a recurring reminder (daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly)
5. Select your notification preference (Silent, Vibrate, or Urgent)
6. Click `Add` to save the reminder

# [Mobile](#/tab/mobile)

1. Press the ![Three dot button](/three-dot-button.png) button on a note
2. Tap `Remind me` to open the add reminder dialog
3. Enter a title for the reminder and description (optional)
4. Choose your reminder type:
   - **Once**: Set a specific date and time
   - **Repeat** (paid plans only): Create a recurring reminder (daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly)
   - **Permanent** _(Android only)_: A persistent reminder that shows up every day
5. Select your notification preference (Silent, Vibrate, or Urgent)
6. Tap the checkmark button on top right to save the reminder

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## Creating a standalone reminder

You can also create reminders without attaching them to a specific note. This is useful for general tasks or events.

# [Desktop/Web](#/tab/web)

1. Go to the `Reminders` screen from the side menu
2. Click the add reminder button (![Plus icon](/plus-reminder-icon.png)) on top right
3. Enter a title for the reminder and description (optional)
4. Choose your reminder type (Once or Repeat)
5. Select your notification preference (Silent, Vibrate, or Urgent)
6. Click `Add` to save the reminder

# [Mobile](#/tab/mobile)

1. Go to the `Reminders` screen from the side menu
2. Tap the add reminder button (![Plus icon](/plus-icon.png)) on bottom right
3. Enter a title for the reminder and description (optional)
4. Choose your reminder type (Once, Repeat, or Permanent on Android)
5. Select your notification preference (Silent, Vibrate, or Urgent)
6. Tap the checkmark button on top right to save the reminder

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## Configuring recurring reminders

> info Recurring reminders are a paid feature
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> Recurring reminders can only be used if you are on a paid plan.

When you select **Repeat** mode, you can customize how often you want to be reminded:

- **Daily**: Get reminded every single day at your chosen time
- **Weekly**: Select specific days of the week (e.g., weekdays only)
- **Monthly**: Pick specific dates of the month
- **Yearly**: Choose the month and day for your yearly reminder

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## Notification preferences

Choose how you want to be notified:

- **Silent**: Receive a notification without sound or vibration
- **Vibrate**: Get a notification with vibration
- **Urgent**: Receive a notification with sound and vibration

> info
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> Reminders require notification permissions. You'll be asked to enable notifications when you create your first reminder.

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## Editing or viewing reminders

To edit an existing reminder, go to `Reminders` screen from the side menu and select the reminder you want to edit. You can change all reminder settings, including the date, time, and recurrence pattern.

To see all reminders attached to a note, open the note properties go to `Reminders`. This will show you a list of all reminders associated with that note.

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## Permanent reminders (Android only)

**Permanent reminders** are available only on Android devices. Unlike one-time or recurring reminders, permanent reminders persist every day and won't disappear after triggering. This is useful for important daily tasks or notes you want constant access to.
