Update outdated task links in Todoist

As a result of improvements made to the way tasks can be shared and linked to, the format for links to your tasks are slightly different. Both the old and the new formats currently work; however, the old links will soon become outdated and no longer work.

Although Todoist proactively updates these for you where possible, there are links that you may have saved outside of the app (for example: bookmarks, iOS shortcuts) that you’ll need to change manually. If a task uses an outdated link, you’ll see a prompt with options to update it, so you can keep accessing that task, just like you did before.

Update a task link

If you open an outdated task link, you’ll see a dialog in Todoist that prompts you to choose one of the following:

• Click the Copy link button to replace the old one.
• Add a Todoist task as a reminder to update the task link later.

Replace the outdated link with the new link before saving it or sharing it with your team. 

If you prefer to update the task link later, Todoist will add a task for it to your Inbox. This option pre-fills Quick Add with the following:

Update the Todoist widget on iOS

If you have a Todoist widget that uses outdated links, and you’ll interact with that widget, Todoist for iOS will open and show a dialog that prompts you to choose one of the following:

• Click the Show home screen button, so you can remove and re-add the widget.
• Add a Todoist task to update the widget for later.

Remove and re-add the Todoist widget to your home screen, so you have a clear and accurate picture of your task lists. 

If you prefer to remove and re-add the widget later, Todoist will add a task for it in your Inbox. This option pre-fills Quick Add with the following:

Update the Todoist shortcut on iOS

If you have a Todoist shortcut that uses outdated links, you’ll see a dialog in Todoist that prompts you to choose one of the following:

• Click the Open Shortcuts button. This opens the Shortcuts app for iOS, so you can delete and re-add the shortcut.
• Add a Todoist task to update the shortcut for later.

Delete and re-add the Todoist shortcut to the Shortcuts app for iOS, so it runs smoothly whenever you need it. 

If you prefer to delete and re-add the shortcut later, Todoist will add a task for it in your Inbox. This option pre-fills Quick Add with the following:

Get in touch

If you’ve changed these outdated links, but you’re still running into issues when you open a task link, widget, or shortcut, get in touch with us. We—Omar, Summer, Sergio, and any of our other teammates—are ready to help!