Setting up Cupla
Everything you need to know to make Cupla work for you
31 articles
Initial Set-up
First things first - getting started
- How do I set up my account?How to create a Cupla account on iPhone or Android, including available sign-up methods.
- How do I enable or disable notifications?How to enable or disable notifications in your device settings and how to manage individual notification types in the Cupla app.
- How do I update the language in Cupla?Cupla uses your phone's language when it's one of the six it supports. Here's how to change it for your whole phone or for Cupla only.
- How do I choose what notifications I want to receive?You can choose which notifications you receive from Cupla in the menu (☰) > Notification Settings, with toggles for each notification type.
- How do I update my birthday?You can update your birthday in Cupla by going to the menu (☰) > your profile > Birthday.
- Best practices: a Cupla set-up checklistA complete set-up and optimisation checklist for Cupla — covering the essentials of getting set up with your partner, and the optional steps that help you get the most out…
- Adding special dates and anniversaries (Key Dates)Key Dates in Cupla let you track special days like anniversaries, birthdays, trips, and milestones — with in-app countdowns and a Countdown widget for your phone's home screen.
Personalization
Customizing your Cupla experience
- How do I update the image on my home screen?Each partner has their own home screen image in Cupla. Here's how to update yours.
- How do I change my profile image?Your profile image represents you across Cupla. Here's how to change it.
- How do I change my partner's image?Your partner's profile image can only be changed by your partner themselves. Here's what to do if you'd like it updated.
- How do I set which screen Cupla opens to?Choose which screen Cupla opens to when you launch the app — for example, your calendar, Wishlists, or to-dos. Set this in the menu (☰) > Personalization > Home Screen…
- How do I remove a shortcut from my home screen?Remove shortcuts from your Cupla home screen by going to the menu (☰) > Personalization > Customize Shortcuts, then swiping left on the shortcut you want to delete.
- How do I adjust the font size?Cupla follows your phone's text size accessibility setting. Here's how to adjust the font size on iPhone and Android.
- How do I customize the colors in Cupla?Cupla lets you choose your own colours for You, Me, and Us from a palette of 12 colours. Your choices are personal to your device. Here's how to update them.
- How to add a Cupla widgetCupla offers home screen widgets for both iOS and Android. Here's how to add a Cupla widget to your home screen, plus how to customise it after placement.
Calendar Setup
Getting the most out of the Cupla calendar
- Choosing what calendars to sync to CuplaGuidance on choosing which calendars appear in Cupla from Calendar Settings, controlling whether your partner sees event details, what to do if a connected calendar stops appearing, and how much…
- Some of my own events or to-dos are missing, but my partner can see themA Me, partner or Us button at the top of the calendar or To-dos screen without a tick hides those entries on your phone only.
- Assigning a calendar to Me, My Partner, or UsWhy the My Partner option is always unavailable, how to set a calendar to Me or Us on iPhone, and why Android has no assignee for a calendar.
- How do I change the first day of the week?Cupla starts the week on the day your phone uses. Here's how to change it on iPhone and Android.
- How do I change my calendar events displaying as Busy?Set up your work calendar on your device, then in the Cupla app tap the menu icon (☰), tap 'Calendar Settings', and tap ‘Calendar Connections’.
- How do I hide/unhide my calendars?Choose what your partner sees of each of your calendars: tap the menu icon (☰), select 'Sharing & Privacy', then 'Event Privacy'. It never hides anything from you.
- What is the difference between Direct Connect and Device Calendars?Learn how Direct Connect and Device Calendars work in Cupla Calendar Settings, including calendars not available on your device, syncing when Cupla is not opened regularly, and why some work…
- How do I change my events from displaying to my partner as busy?To stop your events appearing as busy to your partner: Tap the menu icon (☰). Tap Calendar Settings. Tap Calendar Connections. Scroll down and tap the pencil icon on the…
- Why am I being asked for workplace permissions when connecting a calendar?Explains the Personal vs Work permission prompt when connecting a calendar via Direct Connect, and what to choose to get full event details in Cupla.
- How do I see my Cupla calendar on other calendars?How to subscribe to your Cupla calendar so your events appear in Google Calendar or Apple Calendar on iPhone.
- How do I remove unwanted calendars?If you have an unwanted calendar, here's what to do: Tap the menu icon (☰), tap ‘Calendar Settings’, then tap ‘Calendar Connections’.
- How do I direct connect my Google calendar?Here’s how to direct connect your Google calendar: tap the menu icon (☰), then tap 'Calendar Settings' and 'Calendar Connections'.
- How do I direct connect my Outlook calendar?Here’s how to direct connect your Outlook calendar: Tap the menu icon (☰), tap 'Calendar Settings', then tap ‘Calendar Connections’.
- How do I prevent deleted events appearing in Cupla?Why a deleted event can still appear in Cupla, and how to fix it: duplicate calendars from an old iPhone or Mac; on Android, a Google account connected twice, or…
- How do I add a public holiday calendar?The easiest way to add a public holiday calendar is to set this up on your iCal and sync the holiday calendar with Cupla. Here's how: Follow this guide to…
- How do I remove a public holiday calendar?You can generally unsync the Public Holidays calendar by following these steps: Tap the menu icon (☰). Tap Calendar Settings. Tap Calendar Connections. Scroll down and toggle off a calendar…