How do I download and sign in?

Search "Microsoft To Do" in the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android), or find it pre-installed on Windows 11. Sign in with your Microsoft account (your Outlook.com, Hotmail, or work email). If you do not have one, tap "Create one" — it is free.

How do I create a list?

On the home screen, tap "New list" at the bottom. Name it (for example, "Grocery Store," "Home Projects," or "Work Tasks"). Choose a color or theme. Tap the checkmark to save. The list appears in your sidebar.

How do I add tasks to a list?

Tap your list. Tap "Add a task" at the bottom. Type what needs to be done. Press Enter to add more tasks. To add a due date or reminder, tap the task → tap the calendar icon for a due date → tap the bell icon for a specific reminder time.

How do I set recurring tasks?

Tap any task → tap the repeat icon (two arrows in a circle) → choose the frequency: Daily, Weekdays, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly. The task reappears automatically after you mark it complete — great for things like "Take out trash" (weekly) or "Pay credit card bill" (monthly).

How do I share a list?

Tap a list name → the share icon at the top (person with a +). Tap "Invite" and enter the email address of the person you want to share with. They receive an email invitation. Once they join, both of you see the list and can add, edit, or complete tasks. Updates sync instantly.

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Microsoft To Do is a free task management app that works on every platform — iPhone, Android, Windows, and the web. It is a good choice if you want a to-do list that syncs between your phone and your Windows computer, or if you use Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams) for work or personal use.

Microsoft To Do replaced the older Wunderlist app (which Microsoft acquired) and is well-regarded for its clean, simple design.

Key features:

- My Day: A special daily list where you plan what you want to accomplish today. Each morning it starts fresh, and you add tasks from your lists to focus on - Multiple lists: Create separate lists for Work, Personal, Shopping, Projects, etc. - Subtasks and notes: Break tasks into steps and add notes to any task - Due dates and reminders: Set tasks to be due on a specific date with a time-based reminder - Recurring tasks: Set tasks to repeat daily, weekly, monthly, or on custom schedules - Shared lists: Share a list with someone else and collaborate on it together - Microsoft 365 integration: Tasks from Outlook appear in Microsoft To Do automatically

Microsoft To Do is free and works with a Microsoft account (the same account used for Outlook, OneDrive, Xbox, or Windows). If you have an Outlook email, you already have an account.