{"id":4097,"date":"2025-06-16T22:29:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T22:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/?p=4097"},"modified":"2025-06-16T22:32:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T22:32:27","slug":"how-to-turn-on-birthday-notifications-on-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-on-birthday-notifications-on-facebook\/","title":{"rendered":"How to turn on birthday notifications on Facebook?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Staying connected with friends and loved ones has never been easier, thanks to social media platforms like Facebook. One of the most appreciated features of Facebook is its ability to notify users about birthdays, ensuring you never miss the opportunity to send your best wishes. However, with frequent app updates and customized settings, you might wonder how to make sure birthday notifications are turned on. This guide provides a step-by-step explanation of how to enable birthday notifications on Facebook, so you\u2019re always in the loop.<\/p>\n

Why Birthday Notifications Matter<\/h2>\n

Birthdays are important milestones. Remembering and acknowledging someone\u2019s special day helps to strengthen personal relationships and build goodwill. Facebook simplifies this process through notification reminders, but only if the correct settings are activated.<\/p>\n

Step-by-Step: Enabling Birthday Notifications<\/i><\/h2>\n

To ensure you are receiving birthday alerts, follow these instructions carefully.<\/p>\n

1. Accessing Notification Settings (via Desktop)<\/b><\/h3>\n
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  1. Open Facebook and log into your account.<\/li>\n
  2. Click on the small downward-pointing arrow in the top-right corner of the homepage.<\/li>\n
  3. Select Settings & Privacy<\/b> and then click on Settings<\/b>.<\/li>\n
  4. In the left-hand menu, choose Notifications<\/b>.<\/li>\n
  5. Scroll down to find the section labeled Birthdays<\/b>.<\/li>\n
  6. Click the down arrow to expand the section and toggle the switch to turn on birthday notifications.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    From here, you can choose how you\u2019d like to receive these notifications \u2014 whether via push notification, email, or SMS \u2014 depending on your preferences.<\/p>\n

    2. Adjusting Notifications from the Facebook App<\/b><\/h3>\n

    The process on mobile is slightly different but equally simple:<\/p>\n

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    1. Open the Facebook app on your smartphone.<\/li>\n
    2. Tap on the three horizontal lines (Menu) located in the bottom-right corner (iOS) or top-right corner (Android).<\/li>\n
    3. Scroll down and select Settings & Privacy<\/b>, then tap Settings<\/b>.<\/li>\n
    4. Under the Preferences<\/b> section, tap on Notifications Settings<\/b>.<\/li>\n
    5. Choose Birthdays<\/b>.<\/li>\n
    6. Toggle the button to enable birthday notifications.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\"\"\n

      Customizing How You Receive Birthday Alerts<\/i><\/h2>\n

      Not all users want to receive notifications in the same way. Facebook gives you flexibility in choosing how you\u2019re notified:<\/p>\n