Wunderlist, the task and to-do management app that Microsoft acquired more than four years ago, is shutting down on May 6. The company is no longer accepting registrations, and as of Wednesday, May 6, your Wunderlist tasks will no longer sync across devices.
Microsoft prefers that you switch from Wunderlist to the To-Do app; As a result, this makes the process very simple. But the truth is, you can easily export your Wunderlist data to other task management apps. If you’re a Wunderlist fan who has deferred moving from the app until now, here are instructions on how to switch to Microsoft To Do. We’ve also included instructions for two popular task managers: Todoist and TickTick.
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Export your data
Whatever app you switch to, it’s a good idea to export your data to have your own copy.
- Sign in to Wunderlist using this link and request a download.
- You will be emailed a link where you can download a zip file containing the HTML and text files.
How to switch to Microsoft To Do
Switching to Microsoft To Do is really easy.
- To start to-do page. If you already have a Microsoft account, simply sign in; otherwise, you can create one. Besides the web page, you can download apps for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows 10.
- Once you’re signed into To-Do, you’ll likely have a pop-up at the bottom of your screen asking if you’re from Wunderlist and if you want to import your data. If you’re reading this, you’re definitely going to want to click that blue box.
- If you don’t see the invitation, you can still import your data by clicking the gear Settings icon in the top right corner and then selecting “Import from Wunderlist”.
- You will see a popup telling you exactly what to import from Wunderlist. Click “Import”.
- You will be notified at the bottom of the screen when your import is complete.
Note: Tasks previously shared with someone else will need to be reshared using an invitation link that To-Do will provide you the first time you click on that task.
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How to switch to Todoist
If you are using Todoist and want to import Wunderlist data, you must export them first. Via Wunderlist’s site. You can import Wunderlist data into Todoist via the desktop app on macOS and Windows 10. or via web app. Mobile apps currently do not support data import.
- Open Todoist, then click the gear icon on the right side of your screen.
- Select “Settings” > “Account”. At the bottom of the options pane on the left, you will see the Import option. Click that, then select “Start Import”.
- Upload the export file you got from Wunderlist. All your lists, tasks, subtasks, reminders, files, and comments should reach Todoist.
How to switch to TickTick
TickTick allows its users to upload Wunderlist data directly through their web and mobile apps.
Via the web app, click on your username to see a drop-down list of options. Select “Settings” > “Backup”.
- You will find Wunderlist in the list of apps you can import into TickTick. If you have already exported Your Wunderlist data export toolYou can install it by clicking “Import Backups”.
- Otherwise, select “Import” to be redirected to your Wunderlist account (you must sign in first) without having to leave TickTick.
- There is also a direct link to the import feature on this page.
Alternatively, you can follow these steps in TickTick’s mobile app. (This only works if you have the Wunderlist app on your phone.)
- From the home screen, click on the gear icon, which is the far right icon near the bottom of the screen.
- Tap on “General” and you will be presented with the option to sign in to your Wunderlist account and import data.
