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Getting Started with Any.do

Your first step toward a simpler, more productive life ๐Ÿ˜Š

Updated over 2 weeks ago

โœจ Welcome to Any.do!

Any.do is a powerful productivity platform that helps you organize your personal life, collaborate with your family, and work seamlessly with your team or colleagues. From simple grocery lists to advanced project boards: Any.do lets you stay on top of everything that matters, all in one place.

Best of all? You can get started for free, forever.

Our Free plan includes everything you need for personal task management, with no time limit and no cap on the number of tasks or lists. Itโ€™s a complete solution built for real people - available anywhere, anytime.

๐Ÿ”— Looking for team or family collaboration? Explore our Premium, Family, or Workspace plans.


๐ŸŒ Where Can I Use Any.do?

Any.do works across various devices and platforms, so youโ€™re always connected to your priorities, whether youโ€™re at home, at work, or on the move:

  • ๐ŸŒ Web App โ€“ accessible via any web browser including Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge.

  • ๐Ÿ’ป Desktop Apps โ€“ native apps for Mac and Windows

  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Mobile Apps โ€“ fully supported on iOS and Android

  • โŒš Smartwatches โ€“ view and complete tasks on Apple Watch & Android Wear

  • ๐Ÿง  Voice Assistants โ€“ use Siri, ChatGPT and voice input to create and manage tasks

  • ๐Ÿงฉ Browser Extensions โ€“ create tasks from any webpage or Gmail thread

  • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Messaging Integrations โ€“ including WhatsApp, Slack, and ChatGPT (certain options are under paid plans only)

  • External APIS - Use Zapier, Make.com, Integrately and others to connect your Any.do account with hundreds of different services (certain options are under paid plans only)

  • ๐Ÿ“ง Email-to-Task โ€“ convert any email into a task or board item

๐Ÿ‘‰ Full device support details: Supported Platforms & Devices

No matter where you are, Any.do is right there with you โ€” keeping your to-do list and your goals within reach.


๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Your First 5 Steps to Productivity ๐Ÿš€

Letโ€™s show you how to build momentum and achieve your goals.

Any.do isnโ€™t just a to-do list, itโ€™s your system for staying organized, productive, and focused. These steps will help you integrate it into your daily routine so you can manage everything from small reminders to big goals with ease.

โœ… 1. Set Up Your Personal Lists

Start by creating your first Personal List. This becomes your digital command center: a place to brain-dump tasks, track progress, and plan your week.

  • Add Personal Tasks with subtasks, notes, color tags, and files

  • Use views like โ€œAll Tasksโ€ or โ€œNext 7 Daysโ€ to prioritize

  • Sort, filter, and personalize your workflow

๐Ÿ’ก There are no limits on the number of tasks or lists you can create, even on the Free plan.


๐Ÿ”” 2. Set Smart Reminders

Never forget what matters. Reminders help you stay ahead of deadlines and habits:

  • One-time or basic recurring reminders (free)

  • Personalized notification timing

  • In-app + push alerts across your devices

๐Ÿ’ก Want to trigger reminders by location or set flexible recurring patterns? Thatโ€™s available with Premium.


๐Ÿ“… 3. Sync Your Calendar

Integrate your calendar to manage events and tasks in one view:

  • Google, Outlook, or iCloud support

  • Visualize your day with layout options (agenda, week, month)

  • Join Zoom/Meet calls directly from the app

๐Ÿ‘‰ For more details, check out our setup guide: How to Connect a Calendar


๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿณ 4. Plan Shopping with Smart Grocery Lists

Simplify your next trip to the store:

  • Automatically sort groceries by aisle

  • Use AI suggestions to fill your list fast

  • Collaborate with family (on the Family plan)

๐Ÿ’ก Grocery lists are available on mobile. On desktop, they appear as regular lists.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more: Smart Grocery Lists


โ˜€๏ธ 5. Start Every Morning with My Day

โ€œMy Dayโ€ is your personal launchpad. It gives you a fresh, focused start every morning by resetting your to-do space.

  • Use Smart Suggestions to auto-select todayโ€™s top tasks

  • Pin anything important to keep it front and center

  • Work on both personal tasks and board items (if using Family or Workspace)

๐Ÿ‘‰ See how it works: My Day Guide


๐Ÿ“ฐ Find News and Tips in Any.do (Smart Cards)

Smart Cards (also shown as News or Tips) are short in-app updates that help you discover useful features and workflows.

You can use Smart Cards to:

  • Learn tips and shortcuts inside Any.do

  • Discover integrations and features you might want to enable

  • Catch important in-app updates related to your account

How you will know something is new: you may see a red badge on the Notifications icon.

๐Ÿค– Open news/Smart Cards on Android

  1. Open Any.do.

  2. From Task View or Calendar View, tap the Notifications icon.

  3. Tap TIPS.

  4. Scroll to view Smart Cards.

  5. Tap a Smart Card to open it.

๏ฃฟ Open news/Smart Cards on iOS

  1. Open Any.do.

  2. From Task View or Calendar View, tap the Notifications icon.

  3. Tap News.

  4. Scroll to view Smart Cards.

  5. Tap a Smart Card to open it.

๐Ÿ’ป News/Smart Cards on Web/Desktop

  1. Open Any.do.

  2. Select the Notifications icon (right side).

  3. Scroll to News & Tips.

Tip: If you want the ๐Ÿ”ด red badge to disappear, open the Smart Card and select Dismiss.


๐ŸŽ Whatโ€™s Included in the Free Plan?

With Any.doโ€™s Free plan, youโ€™ll have full access to a powerful personal productivity suite - with no limits on time, usage, or task volume. Features include:

๐Ÿ’ก You can enjoy all of this for free, for as long as you like โ€” no upgrade required.


๐Ÿ’ก Want More Power? Hereโ€™s What You Can Unlock

When youโ€™re ready to go beyond solo productivity, Any.do gives you the tools to collaborate and scale up your system.

๐Ÿ”“ Upgrade Toโ€ฆ

Best For

Unlocks

Power users

Advanced reminders, Focus Mode, location alerts, WhatsApp, file uploads

Households

4 members, shared boards, smart grocery board, shared calendar

Teams & freelancers

Unlimited members, shared boards, automations, roles, time tracking

๐ŸŽ You can try any of these plans for free. Start your trial from the app or web anytime, no credit card required.


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๐Ÿ™‹ FAQs

๐Ÿ†“ Is Any.do really free?

Yes! The Free plan includes unlimited personal lists and tasks, calendar sync, reminders, grocery lists, widgets, and more - all with no expiration or hidden limits.

๐Ÿ“ฑ Where can I use Any.do?

On web, desktop, iOS, Android, smartwatches, browser extensions, Siri, WhatsApp, and more. View all supported platforms

๐Ÿ”“ What do Premium, Family, and Workspace include?

Upgraded plans unlock collaboration, sharing, automation, AI, team permissions, and more. Compare plans

๐Ÿงช Can I try before upgrading?

Absolutely! You can start a free trial of Premium, Family, or Workspace at any time. No commitment needed.

๐Ÿ“ฐ Where do I find News about Any.do and Tips (Smart Cards)?

You can find Smart Cards inside the Notifications Center. On iOS they appear under News, and on Android they appear under TIPS. On Web/Desktop, open Notifications and scroll to News & Tips.

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