Can I set a specific time on Free?

Specific times and time blocks need Premium — see [Time block a task](/guides/task-time-block/).

Where do dated tasks show on mobile?

In Today and Upcoming sections on the Home tab, plus a date badge on the task row.

Can I set a date with long-press?

Yes — long-press task → **Date** → pick a preset or **Pick date…**.

Quick actions

Set a due date on the app

Set Today, Tomorrow, or a custom due date via long-press or Task detail — due date guide for iPhone/Android.

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What you'll learn

Set due dates via long-press or Task detail
Use quick presets (Today, Tomorrow, Next week)
Pick a custom date in a sheet
Remove an assigned date

Before you start


Platforms	iOS (TestFlight) · Android — primary guide. Web/desktop: footnote at end.
Install	iOS: TestFlight (board link). Android: APK / Play internal when available.
Plan	Free — basic due dates
Prerequisites	Task on Home tab; signed in.

Steps

Option A: Long-press the task row → tap Date.
Option B: Tap task → Task detail → tap Due date.

2. Pick preset or custom

Sheet or submenu shows:

Today / Tomorrow / Next week — apply immediately
Pick date… — date picker (time if Premium)
Clear date — remove due date

3. Confirm

A date badge appears on the task row. Dated tasks show in Today or Upcoming.

4. Clear date

Long-press → Date → Clear date, or clear due date in Task detail.

Mobile tips

Type dates in Quick Add: tomorrow 9am, Friday
See Repeat a task (Premium) and Reminders

On web/desktop: Right-click → Date submenu with hover.

Why dates matter

A task without a date can sit in a list forever. A date gives it a place in your week: it appears in Today when it is due and in Upcoming before that. Dated tasks are the base of daily planning, reminders and time blocks.

Picking the right date

Today / Tomorrow / Next week: fast presets for most tasks.
Pick date...: for a specific day. Setting a time requires Premium.
Clear date: removes the date when the task becomes "someday".

Be honest about dates. A date means "I plan to work on this then", not "this would be nice".

A worked example

On Sunday night you open Inbox and give every task a rough date: urgent items today, others tomorrow or next week. On Monday you open Today and see exactly what you committed to, with nothing hidden in the clutter.

Fast ways to set a date

Type it in quick add: tomorrow 9am, Friday.
Long-press the task, then choose Date.
Use Task detail when you also want to set a reminder.

Common mistakes

Setting every task for today. A list you can never finish teaches you to ignore it.
Leaving tasks undated and expecting them to show up in Today.
Pushing a task forward again and again. After a few postponements, delete it, mark it Won't do or break it down.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I set a specific time on Free?: Specific times and time blocks need Premium — see [Time block a task](/guides/task-time-block/).
Where do dated tasks show on mobile?: In Today and Upcoming sections on the Home tab, plus a date badge on the task row.
Can I set a date with long-press?: Yes — long-press task → **Date** → pick a preset or **Pick date…**.

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