App Passwords

The Tasks.org Cloud synchronization service is powered by the open CalDAV protocol, which means it is compatible with third-party task and calendar apps! You must generate a username and password to sign in to Tasks.org with apps like Outlook, Thunderbird, or Apple Reminders.

These credentials grant complete access to the tasks and calendars in your Tasks.org account. Generate as many passwords as you need, but do not write them down or share them with anyone!

To generate an app password:

App passwords can be generated from the Tasks.org app or by visiting tasks.org/account in a web browser.

From the app:

1. Open your account settings by tapping on ⚙ > App settings > Tasks.org
2. Tap on Generate new password
3. (Optional) Enter a description for this password, like 'Outlook on my laptop'
4. Tap OK
5. Enter the URL, username, and password into your third-party app before dismissing the dialog. These credentials cannot be displayed after dismissing the dialog!

From a web browser:

1. Visit tasks.org/account and sign in
2. Generate a new app password
3. Enter the URL, username, and password into your third-party app before closing the page. These credentials cannot be displayed again!

To delete an app password:

1. Open your account settings by tapping on ⚙ > App settings > Tasks.org
2. Tap the trashcan icon next to the password you would like to delete
3. Tap 'OK' to confirm. Any apps that were configured with this password will no longer have access to Tasks.org