Notiwise Documentation

Installation Guide

Step-by-step instructions for installing Notiwise in your Google Workspace.

Prerequisites

Before installing Notiwise, make sure you have:

✅ A Google account (Gmail or Google Workspace)
✅ Access to Google Calendar
✅ Permission to install add-ons (check with your workspace admin if unsure)
✅ A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari)

Installation Methods

Method 1: Direct Deployment Link (Recommended)

Fastest installation method - 2 minutes:

Click the installation link:
- Install Notiwise Now
Click “Authorize access”
- A Google authorization screen will appear
Select your Google account
- Choose the account where you want to use Notiwise
Review and grant permissions
- See Understanding Permissions below
Click “Allow”
- Notiwise is now installed!

Next: Continue to the Getting Started Guide for complete setup.

Understanding Permissions

Notiwise requests the following permissions:

Calendar Permissions

Read and write calendar events

Why: To add smart reminders to your events and remove priority tags
What Notiwise sees: Event titles, descriptions, dates, times, and existing reminders
What Notiwise does: Adds reminders based on priority level, removes tags from titles/descriptions

View calendar metadata

Why: To access the calendars you select for monitoring
What Notiwise sees: List of your calendars and their names
What Notiwise does: Monitors only the calendars you choose in settings

Storage Permissions

Script storage access

Why: To save your settings and preferences
What Notiwise stores: Selected calendar IDs, custom tags, reminder times, completion statistics
Where stored: Google Apps Script PropertiesService (in your Google account)
NOT stored: Event content, attendee emails, or sensitive data

User Information

User email address

Why: To identify your account for settings storage
What Notiwise uses: Your email as a unique identifier
NOT shared: Your email is never shared with third parties

Privacy & Security

✅ No external servers: All data stays in your Google account
✅ No data collection: Notiwise doesn’t collect or mine your data
✅ No third-party sharing: Your calendar data never leaves Google’s ecosystem
✅ OAuth 2.0 authentication: Industry-standard secure authentication
✅ Open source: You can review the code (available to authorized users)

See our Privacy Policy for complete details.

Post-Installation

Step 1: Verify Installation

After clicking “Allow”, you should see the Notiwise onboarding screen.

If you see this, installation succeeded! ✅

Step 2: Complete Onboarding

Follow the onboarding wizard to configure:

Calendar selection
Priority tags
Tag location
Reminder times

See the Getting Started Guide for detailed onboarding instructions.

Step 3: Test Your Setup

Create a test event with a priority tag to verify everything works:

Open Google Calendar
Create a new event: Test Event !!
Save the event
Wait a few seconds
Open the event again - you should see reminders added!

If reminders appear, you’re all set! 🎉

Troubleshooting Installation

Issue: “Add-on not appearing after installation”

Possible Causes:

Installation didn’t complete
Browser cache issue
Google Workspace admin restrictions

Solutions:

Refresh your browser (Ctrl+R or Cmd+R)
Try opening the installation link again
Clear browser cache and cookies
Try a different browser (Chrome recommended)
Check with your workspace admin about add-on policies

Still not working? Email [email protected]

Issue: “Permission denied” or “Authorization failed”

Possible Causes:

Google Workspace admin restrictions
Third-party app access disabled
Incorrect account selected

Solutions:

Make sure you’re using the correct Google account
Check if third-party apps are enabled:
- Go to myaccount.google.com
- Navigate to Security → Third-party apps
- Ensure apps are allowed
Contact your workspace admin if using a work account
Try with a personal Gmail account to test

Issue: Multiple Google accounts logged in same browser

Possible Causes:

Multiple Google accounts logged into the same browser causing account confusion
Browser selecting the wrong account during authorization
Cookie/session conflicts between accounts

Why this happens: When you have multiple Google accounts logged into your browser (personal, work, school), Google may get confused about which account you want to use for Notiwise installation.

Solutions:

Option 1: Use Incognito/Private Mode (Recommended)

Open an incognito/private browser window
Sign in to ONLY the Google account you want to use for Notiwise
Visit the installation link
Complete installation
Close incognito window when done

Option 2: Temporarily Sign Out of Other Accounts

Go to accounts.google.com
Sign out of all accounts except the one you want to use
Visit the installation link
Complete installation
Sign back into your other accounts when done

Option 3: Use Account Picker

When the authorization screen appears, look for “Use another account” option
Manually select the correct account from the list
Complete authorization with that specific account

How to verify correct account:

Check the email address shown on the authorization screen
Make sure it matches the account you want to use for Notiwise
If wrong account shown, click “Use another account” and select the correct one

Prevention: For future installations or updates, always use incognito mode when you have multiple Google accounts to avoid this issue.

Issue: “Installation times out” or “Page doesn’t load”

Possible Causes:

Slow internet connection
Google service temporary issue
Browser extension interference
Multiple accounts logged in (see separate issue above)

Solutions:

Check your internet connection
Disable browser extensions temporarily
Try incognito/private mode (especially if you have multiple Google accounts)
Wait 5-10 minutes and try again (Google services may be temporarily down)
Try a different browser

Uninstalling Notiwise

If you need to remove Notiwise:

Method 1: Revoke App Access (Recommended)

Go to Google Account Settings:
- Visit myaccount.google.com
- Navigate to Security → Third-party apps with account access
Find Notiwise:
- Scroll through the list of connected apps
- Click on “Notiwise”
Remove Access:
- Click “Remove Access” button
- Confirm removal
Data Cleanup (Optional):
- Before uninstalling, you can clear your settings:
- Open Notiwise onboarding/settings
- Use the “Clear All Settings” option (if available)

Result: Notiwise will no longer have access to your account. Your calendar events remain unchanged.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Notiwise free? A: Yes! Notiwise is completely free and open source. No subscription or payment required.

Q: Can I install Notiwise on mobile? A: Notiwise is a web-based Google Apps Script addon. While it processes events on all devices (web, mobile), the installation and onboarding UI works best on desktop browsers.

Q: Does Notiwise work with Google Workspace (formerly G Suite)? A: Yes! Notiwise works with both personal Gmail accounts and Google Workspace accounts.

Q: Can I use Notiwise on multiple Google accounts? A: Yes, install separately on each account. Each account has independent settings.

Q: Does Notiwise work offline? A: No. Notiwise requires internet connection to process events, as it runs in Google’s cloud.

Q: Can my workspace admin see my Notiwise settings? A: No. Settings are stored in your personal Apps Script storage, not visible to admins.