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Getting Started

TaskSpot is a simple daily task tracker. Here's how to get up and running.

Sign up or sign in

Visit the signup page to create a free account. No credit card required. If you already have an account, use the sign in page. For extra account protection, you can enable two-factor authentication anytime in Settings → Security (after signing in).

Create your first task

After signing in, you'll land on the Today view. Use the task form at the top to add a task. Type the title, optionally add a description, set a priority (None, Low, Medium, High), and choose a due date. Click Add or press Enter to save.

Understanding the views

TaskSpot organizes tasks into simple views. Use the sidebar to switch between them:

  • Today — Tasks due today or overdue. Your main focus for the day.
  • Tomorrow — Tasks due tomorrow. Plan ahead without cluttering today.
  • Upcoming — Tasks scheduled for future dates. Use the calendar picker to set any date.
  • Backlog — Tasks without a due date. Capture ideas and move them to Today or Tomorrow when ready.
  • Done — Completed tasks. Review what you accomplished. A link at the bottom takes you to Deleted tasks.
  • Deleted — Soft-deleted tasks. Access from the Done view. Recover them within 7 days before permanent deletion.

Priorities and due dates

Set a priority (None, Low, Medium, High) to visually highlight important tasks. Use the due date dropdown to assign Today, Tomorrow, or pick a custom date from the calendar. You can change both at any time from the task card.

Help and shortcuts

Find Help in the sidebar under Shortcuts. It opens in a new tab. Press ? anytime to see keyboard shortcuts in a quick modal.

Keyboard shortcuts

Press ? anytime in the app to see all keyboard shortcuts. Use 15 to jump between views, n for new task, and x to mark a task done. See the full list in our keyboard shortcuts guide.

Next steps

Read the daily workflow guide to learn the morning-to-evening routine, and managing tasks for creating, editing, bulk actions, and more. On mobile? Add TaskSpot to your home screen for quick access.