Importing Your Data

Switching from another task manager? TodoTicked makes it easy to bring your existing tasks and projects with you.

Supported Import Sources

TodoTicked can import from:

Todoist - Full import including projects, tasks, and labels
Asana - Projects and tasks
Trello - Boards and cards
CSV files - Universal format
JSON files - For developers

How to Import

From Settings

Go to Settings → Import & Export
Click Import Data
Select your source
Follow the prompts

Import from Todoist

Export your data from Todoist:
- Go to Todoist Settings → Integrations
- Click "Export as template" or download backup
In TodoTicked, go to Settings → Import
Select Todoist
Upload your export file
Review the preview
Click Import

What gets imported:

✅ All tasks with due dates
✅ Projects and sections
✅ Labels (converted to tags)
✅ Priority levels
✅ Task descriptions
⚠️ Comments (recent only)
❌ Completed tasks history

Import from Asana

Export your Asana project as CSV
In TodoTicked, go to Settings → Import
Select Asana CSV
Upload your file
Map columns to fields
Click Import

Import from Trello

Export your Trello board as JSON
In TodoTicked, select Trello
Upload the JSON file
Choose import options:
- Lists become sections
- Cards become tasks
- Labels become tags

Import from CSV

For maximum flexibility, use CSV import:

Prepare your CSV with these columns:

title,description,due_date,priority,project,tags

Upload to TodoTicked
Map your columns
Preview and import

Example CSV:

title,due_date,priority,project
Buy groceries,2024-01-15,2,Personal
Finish report,2024-01-12,1,Work
Call dentist,2024-01-10,3,Health

Import Tips

Before Importing

Clean up first - Delete or archive old tasks you don't need
Organize projects - Structure them how you want before export
Backup your data - Keep a copy of your export file

During Import

Start small - Import one project first to test
Review the preview - Check that fields mapped correctly
Watch for duplicates - Don't import the same data twice

After Importing

Review your tasks - Make sure everything came through
Update due dates - Some dates may need adjustment
Set up tags - Organize with TodoTicked's tag system
Configure notifications - Set up reminders

Handling Large Imports

For imports with 1000+ tasks:

Import happens in the background
You'll receive an email when complete
May take several minutes
Don't close the browser

Manual Data Entry

Sometimes manual is better:

Consider manual entry when:

You have fewer than 50 tasks
You want to reorganize everything
Your old system's export is messy

Quick manual transfer:

Open both apps side by side
Copy task titles
Use quick add (Q) to recreate
Add details as needed

Troubleshooting Imports

"File format not supported"

Check you're using the correct export format
Try a different export option from your old app
Convert to CSV if needed

"Some tasks failed to import"

Check for special characters in task names
Look for extremely long descriptions
Review the error log for specific issues

"Dates look wrong"

Ensure dates are in a standard format (YYYY-MM-DD)
Check timezone settings
Manually fix any incorrect dates

"Missing tasks"

Some apps don't export archived/completed tasks
Check if tasks were filtered during export
Verify the export includes all data

<Callout type="warning"> Always keep a backup of your original data before importing. While rare, imports can occasionally have issues. </Callout>

Data Export

Need to export from TodoTicked?

Go to Settings → Import & Export
Click Export Data
Choose format:
- JSON - Full data backup
- CSV - Spreadsheet compatible
Download your file

<Callout type="info"> Pro tip: Set up weekly automatic exports for peace of mind. Available in Settings → Backup. </Callout>

Next Steps

Now that your data is imported: