# Onboarding Guide

Get automated reminders for your Canvas and Calendar assignments.

## Video Walkthrough

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/wME3B6dNOVI?si=s7UtWkBwYhvLpEM6>" %}

## Sync Tasks to Task Forge

Sync via Canvas (Recommended)

{% content-ref url="/pages/cM5yLwuBMBY3JTqUREOZ" %}
[Sync Tasks from Canvas](/sync-tasks-from-canvas)
{% endcontent-ref %}

Sync via Google Calendar

{% content-ref url="/pages/zJZq0IjYewMcP8EBzKHw" %}
[Sync Tasks from Google Calendar](/sync-tasks-from-google-calendar)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## Tasks

Your Canvas assignments or Calendar events are automatically **made into tasks.**

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Reminders will be made **automatically** for each task.

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## Reminders

Reminders will be sent as a notification.

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When all reminders for a task are complete, **the task is complete.**

{% hint style="info" %}
Reminders are the primary tool you should use and work from.
{% endhint %}

## Notifications

**Enable notifications** for reminders to work properly.

Notifications are not enabled if the *"Enable Notifications"* button appears in the *More* tab under *Suggested Actions*.

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{% hint style="info" %}
Long press on notifications to use quick actions

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{% endhint %}

## You are now all set up to use Task Forge!

Provide feedback on improvements for the app at the link below:

{% embed url="<https://feedback.taskforgeapp.com/>" fullWidth="false" %}


# Sync Tasks from Canvas

Follow directions on your phone:

Navigate to your Canvas home page&#x20;

Click on the Hamburger menu icon

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Click the *Calendar* tab

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Scroll down and click *Calendar Feed*

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Copy the URL Link

\*Make sure to select the entire URL!!

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In the More tab, navigate to the *Syncing* section and select *Add Canvas or Calendar Connection.* Paste the link into the *Add .ICS Link* field.

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# Sync Tasks from Google Calendar

Follow directions on laptop:

Nagivate to your Google Calendar

<http://calendar.google.com/>

Select options for calendar you want to add

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Click *Settings and Sharing*

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Scroll down to *Integrate calendar* section

Copy the **Secret Address** link

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Go back to the Task Forge app

In the More tab, navigate to the *Syncing* section and select *Add Canvas or Calendar Connection.* Paste the link into the *Add .ICS Link* field.

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# Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Task Forge IOS App

Carter Hawkins built the Task Forge app as a Free app. This SERVICE is provided by Carter Hawkins at no cost and is intended for use as is.

This page is used to inform visitors regarding my policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decided to use my Service.

If you choose to use my Service, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. The Personal Information that I collect is used for providing and improving the Service. I will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.<br>

**Information Collection and Use**

No information is collected.

**Security**

All data is stored locally on the device or stored via your iCloud storage. I do not have access to any of your iCloud information. I also do not have access to any of your linked Canvas or linked calendar information.

**Links to Other Sites**

This Service may contain links to other sites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by me. Therefore, I strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. I have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

**Children’s Privacy**

I do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. I encourage all children to never submit any personally identifiable information through the Application and/or Services. I encourage parents and legal guardians to monitor their children's Internet usage and to help enforce this Policy by instructing their children never to provide personally identifiable information through the Application and/or Services without their permission. If you have reason to believe that a child has provided personally identifiable information to us through the Application and/or Services, please contact us. You must also be at least 16 years of age to consent to the processing of your personally identifiable information in your country (in some countries we may allow your parent or guardian to do so on your behalf).

**Changes to This Privacy Policy**

I may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

This policy is effective as of 2024-12-17

**Contact Us**

If you have any questions or suggestions about my Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact me at <contact@carterapps.net>.