Can't get an Email alert in calendar

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Can't get an Email alert in calendar

I just downloaded OSX Mavericks, all my email alerts set up previously in Calendar are set up now as alerts. I receive a notification but I woul like to get an email. If I try to set up an email alert, I go to the event menu and select Email alert to my adress but once I confirm it the event is set up to send me an alert and not an email. Also, when I go in Calendar/Preferences/Alerts, I can't see Email as an automatic set up. Need some help please, thank you !

OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Oct 28, 2013 7:09 AM

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Answer 1

Sablik

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Oct 30, 2013 8:54 AM in response to MahiApple

+1

I'm on the same boat.

I cant find an option for sending alerf via email... ****...

and the calendar looks really bad, it's like an unfinished wireframe... 😟

EDIT: got it! https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5483137

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MahiApple Author

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Oct 30, 2013 8:58 AM in response to Sablik

I contacted Apple Support, they said it's not about the computer set up.

They told me that a technical staff member is gonna call me back because it may have to do with the software itself.

They also said it was the first time since Mavericks has been released that they experienced that kind of problem with a customer.

You should call them.

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behr19

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Oct 30, 2013 8:17 PM in response to MahiApple

I have exactly the same problem. I have always used email alerts to remind me of appointments. Now I get notifications but no emails. I no likie! I've searched high and low for a solution, and at first it seemed like it was a gmail issue. But now I think it's a calendar issue or something. I just hope enough people complain about this and it gets fixed.

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Sablik

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Nov 2, 2013 5:47 AM in response to behr19

I guess that's the best thing to do in our case is to write them a feedback.

It's quick & simple.

1. go to: http://www.apple.com/feedback/

2. select iCal

3. put there your details

+ you can just copy&paste following: "I Can't get an Email alert in calendar..." + copy the text of the message from the topic.

Hopefully they will listen.

More people, bigger chance.

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lyovino

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Feb 27, 2014 9:19 PM in response to Sablik

It is now working as expected. It must have been fixed in 10 9.2 update. Thank you Apple! Add event, then select the date dropdown and choose Custom.. yea!

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Apr 22, 2014 4:00 PM in response to lyovino

I have 10.9.2 also and it is not working for me. I have installed icloud email, and my contact card is specified. Anybody have a solution?

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dbehr

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Apr 22, 2014 4:45 PM in response to doctorLAW101

I found a work around that is quite acceptable to me. I purchased the app EmailMyCal which sends me todays and tomorrows events. I then send email reminders to those that are necessary.

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Haavard.

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Sep 1, 2014 12:17 AM in response to dbehr

I am still having this issue. The strangest thing is that I can see the alert in the "sent" folder on my mac or iPhone, but the email is never received.

Anyone that has a suggestion?

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