How to Create Recurring Tasks in Todoist: A Quick and Easy Guide

Updated at: 28/06/2025

Stop juggling endless to-dos! Todoist's recurring tasks feature is your secret weapon for effortless productivity. This quick guide shows you exactly how to set up repeating tasks, whether it's a daily workout, weekly grocery shop, or monthly bill payment. Learn to automate your routine and reclaim valuable time, freeing you to focus on what truly matters. Let's get organized!

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Access Todoist

    • Open the official Todoist website (todoist.com) and log into your account.
    Open the official Todoist website (todoist.com) and log into your account.
    Access Todoist

  2. Create a New Task

    • Create a new task. Give it a name and description.
    Create a new task. Give it a name and description.
    Create a New Task

  3. Edit Task Recurrence

    • Open the task by clicking on it to access the edit window.
    • 'every day at 7 PM', 'every Friday', 'every April', etc.
    • Select the 'forever' option if you want the task to repeat indefinitely. Otherwise, set an end date.
    Select the 'forever' option if you want the task to repeat indefinitely. Otherwise, set an end date. Select the 'forever' option if you want the task to repeat indefinitely. Otherwise, set an end date. Select the 'forever' option if you want the task to repeat indefinitely. Otherwise, set an end date.
    Edit Task Recurrence

  4. Save Changes

    • Click outside the edit window to save changes. A recurring task icon will appear next to the task.
    Click outside the edit window to save changes. A recurring task icon will appear next to the task.
    Save Changes
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Tips

  • Watch the video until the end to ensure you understand all the steps correctly.
  • Be precise when specifying the recurrence pattern to avoid confusion.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Incorrectly setting the recurrence

Reason: Users might accidentally select the wrong recurrence interval (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) or an incorrect day of the week/month for recurring tasks.
Solution: Double-check the recurrence settings to ensure they accurately reflect your desired repetition schedule.

2. Forgetting to specify an end date or limit

Reason: Recurring tasks without an end date or a number of repetitions will continue indefinitely, potentially cluttering your task list.
Solution: Always set an end date or a repetition limit to prevent the task from recurring forever.

3. Misunderstanding the 'due date' vs. 'recurrence' interaction

Reason: Users might think setting a due date overrides the recurrence, or vice-versa, leading to unexpected behavior.
Solution: Understand that due dates apply to each instance of a recurring task, while recurrence defines how often a new task instance is created.

FAQs

Can I customize the recurrence of my recurring tasks in Todoist?
Yes! Todoist offers a wide range of customization options. You can set tasks to repeat daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or even custom intervals. You can also specify days of the week or month for weekly and monthly recurring tasks.
What happens if I complete a recurring task? Does it disappear?
No, completing a recurring task simply marks that instance as done. A new instance of the task will automatically be created according to the recurrence schedule you set. This ensures you don't miss those important repeating tasks.