GO2DO HELP

Go2Do help

Find help with installation, Google sign-in, task sync, offline use, and keyboard shortcuts.

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Getting started

How do I install Go2Do?

Download the Windows x64 installer from the Go2Do download page, run it, and follow the installation prompts. Then open Go2Do and connect your Google account. Check the release notes for version-specific changes.

How do I connect my Google account?

In Go2Do, choose Connect Google account. Complete sign-in in your browser and review Google's permission screen. Return to Go2Do and let the first sync finish.

Do I need to move my existing tasks?

No manual import is needed for your Google Tasks lists. Connect the same Google account, then sync to load your existing tasks.

Can I use Go2Do for Google Tasks on Windows 10 or Windows 11?

The published download is a Windows x64 installer. We have not yet completed separate compatibility checks on Windows 10 and Windows 11, so we cannot confirm support for every version of either system. No ARM64 or 32-bit Windows installer is currently listed.

Account & sync

My latest changes aren't showing. What should I do?

Check your internet connection, confirm you are using the intended Google account, and choose Refresh & Sync. Check Sync Status for waiting or failed changes. If the app asks you to sign in again, reconnect your account.

What works offline?

After the first successful sync, cached tasks are available offline. Task additions and edits wait locally for a later sync. Sign-in and fetching Google Calendar events require a network connection.

Why is my calendar empty?

Open Settings → Sync, choose the Google calendars you want to show, and refresh. Check that you granted calendar access and are viewing the right month.

How can I disconnect Google?

Sign out in Go2Do's account settings. You can also review or revoke Go2Do's access in the third-party connections section of your Google Account.

Everyday use

How do quick add and shortcuts work?

Use Ctrl + N to open quick add, Ctrl + F to search, and Ctrl + , for Settings. You can change shortcuts in Settings → Shortcuts. The desktop app also supports a shortcut to show or hide its main window.

Can I type a date in a task?

In the quick-add window, type "Send the proposal tomorrow at 9 am" or "明天下午三点开会". Go2Do fills the detected date and time while you type and removes recognized fragments from the title when you leave the field. Check the values before saving. Go2Do stores the reminder time in the task notes; it does not sync a scheduled time or phone notification through the Google Tasks API.

How do I switch language or appearance?

Open Settings → Appearance to choose English or Chinese and a light, dark, or system theme. The website's language switch is independent of the app's language setting.

How do I bring back a completed task?

Open Archive / Trash, find a completed task, and choose Restore to reopen it in its original list. Reopening a completed task does not recover a task permanently deleted from Google.

Can I use multiple Google Tasks lists in Go2Do?

Yes. Choose a list in the sidebar to work with it, or choose All tasks to view tasks loaded from the connected account. Multiple lists within one Google account are different from managing several Google accounts together.

How do task dates differ from calendar event times?

The Google Tasks API used by Go2Do reads and writes task dates without time values. Go2Do quick-add reminder times are stored in task notes. Google Calendar events have separate start and end times.

Does Go2Do support drag and drop for Google Tasks?

In the board view, drag an open task between the High, Medium, and Low priority columns to change its priority in Go2Do. This does not rearrange the sidebar lists or set a manual task order.

How does Go2Do sort Google Tasks by date?

The task list automatically shows earlier due dates first, with undated tasks after dated tasks. Tasks with the same date are sorted by title. Update a task's due date to change where it appears; there is no separate sort-by-date button.

Can I undo completing a Google Tasks task in Go2Do?

After marking a task complete, choose Undo in the confirmation message to reopen it. You can also restore a completed task from Archive / Trash. This undo action applies to completion; it is not a general undo for edits or permanent deletion.

Can I reorder my Google Tasks lists in Go2Do?

You can create lists and switch between them in the sidebar. Go2Do does not currently provide drag-and-drop reordering for sidebar lists. Dragging a task between board columns changes its priority, not the list order.