4 Ways to Fix Microsoft To Do App Not Syncing on Windows

Try Basic Fixes

• Check Microsoft To Do service status: Microsoft maintains a service status page for all its services, including Microsoft To Do. You can visit this page to check if the servers are functioning properly. If you see a red cross next to Microsoft To Do, wait for the company to resolve the issue.
• Update the app: If you haven’t updated your apps in a while, the Microsoft To Do app on your PC might be outdated. Head to the Microsoft Store to update the To Do app and see if that helps.

Fix 1: Force Sync the App Manually

If the Microsoft To Do app fails to sync automatically, try syncing it manually. For that, open the Microsoft To Do app, click on your name at the top left, and select Sync.

Fix 2: Allow the App to Run in the Background

You can prevent apps from running in the background to free up system resources on Windows. If you have previously denied Microsoft To Do permission to run in the background, it may have trouble syncing data. Here’s how to fix it.

Step 1: Press the Windows + S keyboard shortcut to open the search menu. Type Microsoft To Do in the text box, right-click on the first result, and select App settings.

Step 2: Click the drop-down menu under Background apps permissions > select Always.

Fix 3: Sign Out and Sign Back In

The Microsoft To Do app may not be syncing on your Windows computer due to authentication problems with your account. Signing out of the app and then signing back in can help resolve such issues and re-establish the app’s connection to the servers.

Step 1: Open the Microsoft To Do app > click on your name at the top left > select Manage accounts.

Step 2: Click the Sign out button next to your account.

Sign back into the app with your account credentials. The app should then sync without any issues.

Fix 4: Repair or Reset the App

Windows 10 and 11 include an app repair feature that can automatically diagnose and fix common issues with your UWP (Universal Windows Platform) apps. Here’s how to use it to repair the Microsoft To Do app and address its sync problems.

Step 1: Press the Windows + S keyboard shortcut to open the search menu. Type Microsoft To Do, right-click on the first result, and select App settings.

Step 2: Click Repair.

If Microsoft To Do fails to sync even after you repair it, try resetting the app from the same menu. This will erase all the app data and restore it to its default settings.