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How to Use Todoist for Task Management

Add and organize tasks faster by typing them the way you'd say them out loud β€” here's how Todoist works.

  1. Create a new project

    Tap "Add Project" in the Todoist app to create a project to hold your tasks.

  2. Add tasks using natural language

    Type something like "meeting tomorrow at 3pm" and Todoist automatically recognizes the date and time.

  3. Set priorities

    Assign a priority flag to each task so the important ones get handled first.

  4. Track habits with Karma points

    Karma points accumulate every time you complete a task, giving you a simple way to track consistent productivity habits.

  5. Why it's useful

    Instead of clicking through date pickers, you can type tasks and deadlines in plain sentences and have them scheduled automatically, making it fast to capture and organize to-dos.

Natural language input is the core feature

Todoist's date-recognition engine understands phrases like 'every Monday,' 'next Friday,' or 'in 3 days' typed directly into a task, which removes most of the friction of manual scheduling. It works across several languages, so it's worth typing tasks the way you'd naturally say them rather than searching for a matching button.

Priorities and recurring tasks build a real system

Combining priority flags with recurring due dates turns a simple list into something closer to a lightweight personal task system β€” useful for separating truly urgent items from routine, repeating chores so nothing important gets buried.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Todoist free to use?

A free plan covers basic task and project management; a paid plan adds features like reminders, more projects, and integrations with other apps.

What exactly are Karma points for?

They're a built-in gamification feature that tracks your completed tasks and streaks over time, mainly as a personal motivation tool rather than something with real-world rewards.