I update the due time on my phone, but the time shows up an hour later/earlier on the web. What’s up? Time zones are a tricky thing. Where Astrid is concerned, there are three locations in which time zone settings might be playing tricks with your tasks. Computer settings – [...]
Google Login – Kindle, Nook and iPhone
Help! I signed up for Astrid using “Connect with Google” and now I can’t sign in to my Kindle/Nook/iPhone app! Does this sound familiar? Not to worry. You can still access your Astrid Tasks on these devices by creating a password for your Astrid.com account. Log in to the website [...]
How do I deactivate my account?
Has it turned out that Astrid’s not quite what you’re looking for? If so, we’ve enabled a means for you to deactivate your account. After logging into the website, click your name in the top-right. Select “Settings” Then click the “Deactivate my account” link. Follow the directions from here and [...]
Key words for creating tasks
There are some key words you can automatically use to add dates, repeat intervals, priority, and lists when creating tasks. These can also be used in the subject line when emailing tasks to tasks@astrid.com. Date (case insensitive) Relative today tomorrow Absolute, using either use the first 3 letters or the whole [...]
Where did that shared task go?
So, you finally signed up for Astrid after your spouse/co-worker/best friend coaxed you into it with promises of increased productivity, and sardonic yet effective reminders from a cute little octopus. But where can you actually see those important tasks that were shared with you? They were there, but now they’re [...]
Filtering and Sorting Tasks
When viewing a list, below “Add a new task…” you will see three buttons: Filter: Uncompleted Assigned to: Everyone Sort by: Auto You can use these three to filter tasks in a variety of ways.
Viewing Completed Tasks
On the web: Under “Add a new task…” click the “Filter: Uncompleted” button. Select “Completed” or “Everything” On the Android: Press Menu Sort & Subtasks Check the “Show Completed Tasks” box Press “Always” or “Just Once” On the iPhone: Press the “Active” button on the top right Select “Done (completed [...]
How do I manage my email digests / notifications?
You can choose to receive a daily or weekly digest, much like the briefings delivered to the President of the United States. To manage how frequently you receive these digests, click on your user name in the top right corner of the screen and select Settings. On the left side, [...]
How do I merge multiple accounts / add email addresses?
If you have multiple accounts or would like to link two emails to the same account, you can merge them in the settings menu. Log in to Astrid.com. Click your username in the top right corner of the screen, then click Settings. Select “+ Add new email“. After you’ve entered the [...]
Which keyboard shortcuts are available to me?
For the power users among us, Astrid has plenty of useful keyboard shortcuts to supercharge your productivity. To enable keyboard shortcuts, go to your name in the upper right hand corner of the screen, then Settings → Preferences → Use Hotkeys. Here are the available keyboard shortcuts: n = New task x = [...]