Let's get you set up
Connect your Google account so BackpackBuddy can read teacher emails and create calendar events. Takes about 2 minutes, and your first 7 days are free with no card.
Step 1: Connect Google
Google will ask you to grant a few permissions. Here's exactly what we request and why:
| Permission | Why we need it |
|---|---|
| Read Gmail | To scan emails from your child's teacher, only those addresses, nothing else in your inbox |
| Google Calendar | To create homework and event entries automatically |
| Google Drive optional | To save permission slips and newsletters, you can skip this and still get full calendar + digest features |
What you'll see
Google asks you to sign in
Pick your Google account, same as signing into any Google app.
Check the permission boxes and you're in
The same three permissions from the table above.
We use Google's official OAuth, we never see your password.
Read our Privacy Policy
Add your kids
Tell us which teachers to watch. You can always add more later.
Totally optional. Knowing this helps us support your school's system better down the road. Skip it if you're not sure.
One-click, no address needed, same sender for every family.
One-click, no address needed, same sender for every family.
One-click, no address needed, same sender for every family.
You can select up to 5 for now, no worries, you can add more later from your dashboard.
You're all set!
BackpackBuddy is now watching your kids' teacher emails.
What happens next
- Every evening at 9 PM your time, we scan for new teacher emails
- Homework and events get added to your Google Calendar
- You'll get a daily digest summary via email
- Teacher emails stay in your inbox. Turn on auto-archive in Settings anytime to keep things tidy
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