How to Add Recurring Tasks in Todoist

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June 9, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to set up recurring tasks in Todoist.

Quick summary

This demo shows how to add recurring tasks in Todoist by typing a task name along with its repeat frequency directly in the task input. Todoist automatically recognizes natural language scheduling, making it easy to automate repetitive to-dos without any extra settings.

Steps

Click Add task to open the new task input field.
Type the task name into the task input field.
Include the task frequency (e.g., "every day" or "every week") directly in the task text.
Click Add task to save and confirm the entry.
The task is now saved as a recurring task and will repeat automatically on schedule.

📌 Why this matters

Recurring tasks in Todoist eliminate the need to manually re-create the same to-dos every day, week, or month. By simply typing a repeat frequency alongside the task name, Todoist automatically schedules it as a repeating task — no extra configuration required. This feature helps individuals and teams stay consistent with habitual workflows, deadlines, and routines. It is a core productivity feature that makes Todoist one of the most efficient task management tools for automating repetitive work.

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