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Getting Started with Chronos Calendar

Welcome to Chronos Calendar! This guide will help you get started and create your first task.

By Byte Size Labs · Updated 13 April 2026

Account Setup

1. Create Your Account

  1. Visit the Chronos Calendar login page
  2. Click on "Create account" or "Sign up"
  3. Enter your email address and create a secure password
  4. Verify your email address by clicking the link sent to your inbox
  5. Complete your profile with your first and last name
Tip: Use a strong password with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols to keep your account secure.

Choose Your Scheduling Hours

During setup, choose the days and times when Chronos can schedule your tasks. Check the calendar timezone shown beside your hours, then save them. An optional energy preference helps choose between available times; it doesn't replace scheduling hours.

You can continue without hours or skip setup. Your tasks can still be saved, but ordinary tasks won't receive an automatic time until you configure hours. Return through the dashboard reminder or Settings → Schedule to finish. Saving hours lets Chronos schedule or rearrange unpinned tasks.

After creating tasks, check their scheduled times in the results and Calendar. If work doesn't fit, review your hours, calendar commitments, task duration and due dates. A saved task isn't a guarantee of an available slot.

Understanding the Dashboard

Once you've logged in, you'll see your dashboard. Here's what each section does:

Calendar View

Your main calendar displays all your tasks and events. You can switch between day, week, and month views.

Task List

View all your upcoming tasks, filter by status, and quickly mark tasks as complete.

Availability

Set your weekly working hours so AI can schedule tasks during your available time.

Notifications

Receive reminders about upcoming tasks and important updates.

Creating Your First Task

Let's create your first task! Follow these steps:

  1. Open the task creation form

    Click the "New Task" button (usually in the top right corner) or press the "+" button in the calendar.

  2. Enter task details
    • Title: Give your task a clear, descriptive name (e.g., "Write project proposal")
    • Description: Add any additional notes or details (optional)
    • Duration: Estimate how long the task will take (e.g., 2 hours)
    • Priority: Choose from Low, Medium, High, or Urgent
    • Due Date: When does this task need to be completed?
  3. Choose task type

    Select whether this is a Task (flexible scheduling) or an Event (fixed time).

  4. Let AI schedule it

    If you chose "Task," the AI will automatically find the best time slot based on your availability and priorities. If you chose "Event," you'll need to set a specific time.

  5. Save your task

    Click "Create task" to save. Your task will appear in your calendar!

Success!You've created your first task. It will now appear in your calendar at the time slot chosen by the AI scheduler.

Understanding Tasks vs Events

Chronos Calendar has two types of calendar items:

Tasks (Flexible)

  • • AI automatically schedules them
  • • Can be rescheduled when your schedule changes
  • • Perfect for: work items, errands, study sessions
  • • Have priorities and due dates
  • • Respect your availability settings

Events (Fixed)

  • • Have a specific time that doesn't change
  • • Won't be automatically rescheduled
  • • Perfect for: meetings, appointments, deadlines
  • • Block time in your schedule
  • • Can sync from external calendars

Next Steps

Now that you've created your first task, here's what to explore next:

1. Review Your Availability →

Check or finish the weekly hours Chronos uses to schedule your tasks

2. Learn About AI Scheduling →

Understand how Chronos automatically manages your schedule

3. Master Task Management →

Learn advanced task features and organisation techniques

Need more help? Contact support or return to help centre