How to Create a Recurring Calendar Reminder in Mydrop

By the end of this guide you will have created a visible, recurring calendar reminder in Mydrop that appears on the calendar with your chosen time, duration, recurrence, any attached media or template, and an optional service link such as "See on Google Calendar."

Before you start

Checklist

• Confirm access to Calendar in the main navigation. You will use Calendar > Reminder to create the entry.
• Connect any external services you plan to link (for example Google Calendar) in Profiles > Connect profile. Service links only work when the relevant service is connected.
• Prepare the content you will attach: media files, documents, or a saved template. Attachments are added when creating the reminder.
• Decide recurrence cadence and end condition before creating the reminder. Know whether it repeats daily, weekly, monthly, or on a custom schedule, and whether it ends after a number of occurrences or on a specific date.
• Pick the time, duration, and whether this should be an all-day commitment or a timed event. Time-sensitive tasks need a start time and duration.
• Choose a short title that clearly describes the task for the team (example: "Collect Instagram assets" or "Weekly analytics review").
• Decide the preview state you want: set the reminder to preview so attachments and templates are visible, or leave previews off if you need to confirm later.
• If you will mark reminders done/undone as they complete, plan a quick test reminder first so you can confirm status updates work as expected.

Quick notes on why these matter

• Connected services enable the "See on Google Calendar" link and similar integrations. If a service is not connected, the link cannot be added.
• Preparing attachments and templates before you start saves time and prevents forgetting to save them after creating the reminder.
• Choosing recurrence and an end condition up front prevents accidental single-shot events when you meant a repeating commitment.
• Testing with one sample recurring reminder helps you confirm visibility on the calendar grid and the month reminder chips.

What to have ready (short checklist)

1. Title text for the reminder.
2. Date, start time, and duration or all-day choice.
3. Recurrence option: daily, weekly, monthly, or custom rules.
4. Recurrence end: a date or number of occurrences.
5. Any media or document files for attachment.
6. A template if you want the reminder to include prefilled content.
7. Service to link (optional) and confirmation it is connected.
8. Desired preview state (preview on or off).

Small testing plan

• Create a short, daily test reminder for the next day with a 15-minute duration.
• Attach a single image or a template.
• Link a connected service if available.
• Save and confirm it appears on the calendar grid and in month overview chips.
• Mark the test reminder done and then mark it undone to confirm status toggles.

After these items are checked, proceed to Calendar > Reminder to open the New Reminder interface and start filling fields. The next sections show exact clicks and choices to make in the New Reminder UI and how to verify the reminder displays and repeats correctly.

You will create a visible, recurring calendar reminder in Mydrop that appears on the calendar with your chosen time, duration, recurrence, any attached media or template, and an optional service link such as See on Google Calendar.

Step 1: Open the feature

1. From the main navigation, click Calendar to open the calendar view.
2. In the calendar view, choose Reminder or New Reminder (the Reminder option is under Calendar > Reminder).
3. Confirm the New Reminder dialog or panel appears. You should see a title field, date and time controls, recurrence options, and action buttons such as Close or Save. The panel typically shows a live preview area that will update as you change fields.
4. If you opened the wrong item, click Close to exit and repeat step 2. Only proceed when the New Reminder interface is visible and editable.

What to check before continuing:

• The reminder panel shows fields for title, date/time, duration, recurrence, and a preview state.
• Action controls such as Save (or Done) and Close are visible.

Step 2: Set up the basics

1. Give the reminder a clear title.

   • Click the title field and type a short, descriptive name (for example, "Collect assets for June campaign" or "Weekly analytics review").
   • The title is what appears on the calendar grid and month reminder chips.

2. Choose the date and start time.

   • Click the date selector and pick the calendar day the reminder should start.
   • If the reminder is time-sensitive, set the start time using the time field. The preview area should reflect the chosen date and time immediately.

3. Decide if this is an all-day reminder or a timed reminder.

   • If you need it to block an entire day, enable All-day (or choose the all-day option).
   • If you need a specific start time, leave All-day off and confirm the time field shows the correct hour and minutes.

4. Set the duration.

   • Locate the duration control and choose how long the reminder should last (for example, 30 minutes, 1 hour, or a custom duration).
   • Confirm the preview or time range updates to show the reminder end time.

5. Configure recurrence.

   • Open the recurrence setting and choose one of the available cadences: daily, weekly, monthly, or custom.
   • For weekly recurrence, choose the weekday(s) that the reminder repeats on. For monthly, choose the day of month or a pattern if available. For custom, set the interval (for example, every 2 weeks).
   • Choose the end condition: never, after a number of occurrences, or on a specific end date. Enter the appropriate value.

6. Verify the recurrence and duration behave as expected in the preview.

   • The preview area should show the next occurrence(s) or indicate that the reminder repeats.
   • If the preview does not match your choices, reopen the recurrence and duration fields and adjust.

7. Save the basic reminder.

   • Click Save, Done, or the equivalent action control in the reminder panel to persist the basic settings.
   • You should see a confirmation state in the panel or the panel will close and the reminder will appear on the calendar grid.

What you should see after Step 2:

• The reminder is visible on the calendar at the chosen date and time, or as an all-day entry if selected.
• The calendar month view or reminder chips show the reminder title on the correct day.
• If recurrence was set, the preview indicates the repeating schedule and the calendar shows at least the next occurrence.

Quick notes to avoid mistakes:

• Ensure Save or Done is clicked after changing date, time, duration, or recurrence; otherwise changes won’t persist.
• If a repeating commitment is required, do not leave recurrence unset.
• Use the preview to confirm start time, duration, and recurrence before adding attachments or links.

Proceed to add attachments, templates, or service links in the next step if the basic setup looks correct.

You will finish the reminder by adding attachments, templates, service links, and a preview state, then save so the reminder appears on the calendar with recurrence and an optional "See on Google Calendar" link.

Step 3: Add the content or settings

1. Open the reminder editor you created in Step 2. Confirm the editor shows fields for attachments, templates, preview, and links.

2. Add a title or edit the existing title if needed. A clear title helps teammates know the task at a glance.

3. Attach media or documents:

   • Click the attachments control and choose files from your device or gallery.
   • Use the Open gallery attachments option to confirm image or video previews.
   • Wait for each attachment to finish uploading before proceeding. If upload is interrupted, retry and then check the preview.

4. Apply a template (optional):

   • Select a saved template from the template menu if you want a pre-filled checklist or caption.
   • Confirm the template content appears in the reminder preview or content area.
   • If the template does not appear, re-open the template selector and choose again.

5. Add a service link (optional):

   • If linking an external service, choose the service link option and paste the public URL.
   • Confirm a visible service link label appears in the reminder preview. For Google Calendar links, expect a "See on Google Calendar" label when a calendar link is present.
   • If the service link option is not available, verify that the relevant service is connected under Profiles > Connect profile before adding the link.

6. Set preview state and visibility:

   • Toggle the preview or preview state so attachments and template content display as expected.
   • Use the preview to confirm thumbnails, captions, and any attached documents look right.

7. Confirm done/undone default state:

   • Choose whether the reminder should start as undone or marked done by default.
   • Note that marking it done later does not delete attachments or recurrence settings.

8. Final save:

   • Click Save or Done in the reminder editor.
   • If a confirmation prompt appears, confirm to persist the reminder.
   • Do not close the editor until you see the saved state or a success message.

Quick checklist before leaving the editor:

• Attachments show thumbnails in the preview.
• Template content appears if selected.
• Service link label is visible when added.
• Preview state displays as expected.
• You clicked Save or Done and saw confirmation.

Step 4: Review the workflow

1. Locate the reminder on the calendar grid:

   • Check the date and time slot you selected.
   • The reminder should appear as an event on the day view and as a chip in month view.

2. Confirm attachments and preview:

   • Open the reminder from the calendar.
   • Use Open gallery attachments or the preview area to verify images, video, or documents load and display correctly.

3. Verify service link visibility:

   • Open the saved reminder and look for the service link label.
   • For Google Calendar links, confirm the "See on Google Calendar" label appears and opens the external link when clicked.

4. Check recurrence:

   • If you set recurrence, verify the reminder repeats on the next expected date.
   • Navigate the calendar to the next occurrence and confirm attachments and template content carry over.

5. Test done/undone status:

   • Mark the reminder done from the calendar.
   • Verify the visual state changes to indicate completion.
   • Mark it undone and confirm it returns to the active state without losing attachments or recurrence.

6. Edit to correct mistakes:

   • If any element is missing, reopen the reminder editor and adjust attachments, recurrence, or links.
   • Save again and re-check the calendar.

Common verification issues and fixes:

• If attachments are not visible, re-open the editor to confirm they uploaded, then save again.
• If the service link label does not appear, check service connections under Profiles > Connect profile and re-add the link.
• If recurrence does not show future occurrences, edit recurrence and set an explicit end condition or repeat cadence, then save.

Completion check

• The reminder is visible on the calendar at the chosen time.
• Attachments and template content appear in the preview.
• Recurrence creates future occurrences.
• The service link label, such as "See on Google Calendar," appears when a link was added.
• The reminder can be marked done and undone without losing settings.

After completing these checks you should have a saved, recurring reminder visible on the Mydrop calendar with the chosen time, duration, recurrence, any attached media or template, a preview state, and an optional "See on Google Calendar" service link.

Troubleshooting and next steps

Quick checklist

• Confirm the reminder shows on the calendar view and on month chips.
• Open the reminder to verify date, time, duration, and recurrence are correct.
• If a service link is expected, ensure the external service is connected in Profiles > Connect profile.
• Check attachments and template preview inside the reminder before saving.

If the reminder does not appear

1. Reopen Calendar > Reminder and search for the saved reminder by title.
2. Verify the date and time range. Switch calendar view (day, week, month) to locate the event.
3. Confirm the recurrence settings include the current date range and have not been set to end earlier than expected.
4. Save any changes and refresh the Calendar page to force the UI to reload.

If attachments or templates are missing

1. Open the saved reminder.
2. Check the attachments area or template selector to confirm items are listed in the preview.
3. If items are not present, reattach the media or reapply the template and choose Save or Confirm.
4. Reopen the reminder to confirm the preview shows the attachment or template.

If "See on Google Calendar" or other service link is not visible

1. Open Profiles > Connect profile and confirm the external service is connected and active.
2. Reopen the reminder and add the service link again; then save.
3. Confirm the reminder preview shows the service link label or the expected external link text.

If recurrence does not repeat as expected

1. Open the reminder and review the recurrence cadence (daily, weekly, monthly, or custom).
2. Confirm the repeat end condition: choose a specific end date or select no end if it should continue indefinitely.
3. Save changes, then check future dates on the calendar to confirm the next occurrences appear.

If a reminder shows as done or undone incorrectly

1. Open the reminder and verify its status.
2. Toggle done/undone and save to confirm the status updates.
3. If the UI status does not change, refresh the Calendar and reopen the reminder to confirm.

Editing and validating changes

1. Open the reminder from the calendar.
2. Make a single change (for example, update time or add an attachment).
3. Click Save or Confirm, then immediately reopen the reminder to validate the saved change.
4. Check the calendar grid and month chips for the updated entry.

Next steps to improve workflows

1. Standardize templates for recurring workflows such as filming, asset collection, and analytics review so team members see consistent instructions.
2. Attach example media or briefing documents to reminders so collectors and producers have what they need in the event preview.
3. Use all-day reminders for full-day commitments and timed reminders for time-sensitive tasks.
4. Test a reminder by toggling done/undone and confirming recurrence behavior across at least one full repeat cycle.

Short checklist for prevention

• Connect needed services before adding service links.
• Save after attaching media, applying a template, or changing recurrence.
• Set recurrence explicitly when you expect repeats.
• Specify time and duration for time-sensitive items.

Conclusion

The steps above resolve the most common visibility, attachment, recurrence, and service-link issues for Mydrop reminders. After diagnosing with the checks and edits listed, the reminder should appear on the calendar with the chosen settings, show attachments in the preview, and display any connected service link such as "See on Google Calendar."