Key takeaways
- Reminders live behind the bell icon at the top of the app.
- You get a daily summary plus a pop up before each due time.
- Install Workdue as an app for the most reliable notifications.
- If notifications are blocked, allow them in your browser site settings.
How Workdue reminders work
Workdue has two kinds of reminder:
- Daily summary. Once a day at a time you choose, a notification tells you what is due today and what is overdue.
- Before due time. For tasks with a due time, you get a pop up 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour or 2 hours before.
Click a notification to jump straight to the task.
Turn reminders on
- Open the app and click the bell icon at the top.
- Switch on Pop up notifications.
- When your browser asks, click Allow.
- Pick your Daily summary time. Many people choose the start of their workday.
- Choose how early you want to be reminded in Remind me before.
- Click Send a test to check everything works.
Install Workdue for reliable alerts
Notifications are most reliable when Workdue runs as an installed app instead of a browser tab that might be closed.
- Windows or Mac with Chrome or Edge: click the install icon in the address bar, or open the browser menu and choose Install Workdue.
- Android: open the browser menu and tap Install app or Add to Home screen.
- iPhone: open Workdue in Safari, tap Share, then Add to Home Screen. Open it from the home screen and turn reminders on there.
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Fix blocked notifications
If the reminders window says notifications are blocked, the browser remembers an earlier choice. To fix it in Chrome or Edge, click the icon to the left of the address, open Site settings and set Notifications to Allow. Reload Workdue and switch reminders on again.
On Windows, also check that Focus Assist or Do Not Disturb is not hiding alerts. On Mac, check that your browser is allowed to show notifications in System Settings.
Add a second safety net
For your most important deadlines, also export them to Outlook or Google Calendar. Your office calendar will remind you even if your laptop is closed. See how to export tasks to Outlook and Google Calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Will I get notifications on my phone?
Yes. Install Workdue to your home screen, open it and turn reminders on. Your phone must allow notifications for it.
Why did I not get a reminder?
Check that reminders are on, the browser allows notifications for workdueapp.com, the task has a due time, and Do Not Disturb is off.
Can I get reminders when the app is closed?
For now reminders work while Workdue is open in a tab or running as an installed app. Push reminders that work when it is fully closed are coming soon.
Can I get reminders by email?
Not at the moment. Use notifications and calendar export for now.
Ready to plan your week?
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