How to set reminders in Notion

Learn how to set reminders in Notion using @remind tags and database date properties, plus tips for desktop and mobile notifications.

Quick answer

Type @remind followed by a date and time (like @remind tomorrow at 3pm) inside any Notion page to create an inline reminder. pick Remind me from the menu and Notion turns it into a blue tag—click it to adjust the exact date, time, timezone, and how far in advance you want the notification sent.

Steps at a glance

  1. Open the Notion page where you want the reminder
  2. Type @remind followed by a date or time
  3. Click the blue reminder tag to open the calendar editor
  4. Adjust date, time, timezone, and advance notice
  5. Confirm the reminder; the tag stays in your page with an alarm icon
  6. Use database Date properties to add a reminder to each row
  7. Check your Inbox for reminder notifications

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Summary

Notion's reminder feature lets you flag any page, block, or database entry with a due date so you get notified exactly when it matters. You can create one-off reminders inline with a simple text command or build recurring reminders directly into a database's Date property.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Step 1

    Open the page for your reminder

    Navigate to any Notion page, note block, or item in a task tracker where you want to set a reminder. Reminders work inside regular text blocks, to-do lists, and database entries alike.

  2. Step 2

    Type the @remind command

    Click into a text block and type @remind followed by a date, time, or both — for example, @remind tomorrow, @remind Friday at 5pm, or @remind June 15 9am. Notion opens a menu; choose Remind me (for example, Remind me — Tomorrow 3:00 PM) and the text becomes a blue reminder tag with an alarm icon.

  3. Step 3

    Open the reminder calendar

    Click directly on the blue tag to open a small calendar window. This popup lets you fine-tune every detail of the reminder before it locks in.

  4. Step 4

    Set the exact date, time, and advance notice

    Inside the calendar window, adjust the date and time, choose your timezone, and pick how far in advance you want the alert — for instance, 30 minutes or a full day before the deadline. You can also switch the date format to match your regional preference.

  5. Step 5

    Confirm and track the reminder

    Close the calendar window and the tag stays embedded in your page. Hover over it to see the full date and time.

  6. Step 6

    Add reminders to database properties

    For per-row deadlines, open a database and add a Date property, click a date cell, and choose an option on its Remind row (None, On day of event, 1 day before, 2 days before, or 1 week before). This works well alongside a kanban board where every card needs its own due-date alert.

  7. Step 7

    Check reminders on mobile

    Notifications for your reminders show up in your Notion Inbox, and the mobile app can deliver them too if notifications are enabled on your device.

Why this matters

You're juggling deadlines across notes, tasks, and projects, and sticky notes or memory alone won't cut it. Setting reminders in Notion means the platform pings you automatically at the right moment, so meeting prep, invoice due dates, and follow-ups never slip through the cracks.

Frequently asked questions

  • Can I set reminders in Notion without a paid plan?

    Yes, inline reminders and Date property reminders both worked on a Free plan workspace.

  • Can I set a recurring reminder?

    Both the @remind command and a database Date property's Remind option create one-time reminders. For repeating alerts, recreate the reminder each cycle, for example by duplicating a row from a [template](/guides/notion/add-templates).

  • Will reminders show up on my phone?

    Reminder notifications are tied to your Notion account, so you can receive them in the Notion mobile app when its notifications are enabled on your device.

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