The Complete Guide to Sharing Todoist Projects [2024]

Can you share Todoist projects with others? Absolutely! While Todoist's native sharing requires invites and accounts, we'll show you how to share your projects both privately with your team and publicly with the world.

Why Share Todoist Projects?

Sharing your Todoist projects can serve many purposes:
- Showcase your product roadmap to users
- Build in public and share your journey
- Create transparency around your goals
- Share learning paths with your audience
- Collaborate with your team
- Keep clients updated on project progress

Native Todoist Sharing Methods

How to Share a Todoist Project

  1. Open the project you want to share
  2. Click the three dots (⋮) menu in the top-right corner
  3. Select Share project
  4. Choose your sharing option:
    • Enter email addresses for restricted access
    • Select Share with team for team-wide access

Access Levels in Todoist

Todoist offers two primary sharing options:
- Restricted: Only specifically invited people can access the project
- Share with team: Everyone in your Todoist team can access the project

Limitations of Default Sharing

Todoist's native sharing has some key constraints:
- Recipients must have Todoist accounts
- No public viewing option
- Limited to invited users or team members
- No custom sharing URLs
- Cannot embed projects on websites

Public Sharing with todomirror

This is where todomirror (todomirror.co) comes in - it allows you to transform your Todoist projects into public-facing boards that anyone can view through a simple URL, no Todoist account required.

What Makes todomirror Different?

  • Public URLs: Share your boards with anyone through a custom URL
  • No Account Required: Viewers don't need Todoist accounts
  • Selective Sharing: Choose which projects to make public
  • Professional Presentation: Clean, dedicated viewing interface
  • Perfect for Public Roadmaps: Share progress with your entire user base

Setting Up Public Sharing

  1. Visit todomirror.co to get started
  2. Connect your Todoist account to todomirror
  3. Select which project(s) to make public
  4. Get your public sharing URL
  5. Share with anyone - no invites needed!

When to Use Each Sharing Method

Use Native Todoist Sharing When:
- Working with internal team members
- Sharing sensitive project information
- Needing collaborative task management
- Keeping projects within your organization

Use todomirror Public Sharing When:
- Sharing your roadmap with users
- Building in public
- Creating public accountability
- Sharing progress with a wide audience
- Needing to embed projects on your website

Best Practices for Public Projects

Data Privacy Considerations

Before making a project public, review for:
- Sensitive internal information
- Private team communications
- Confidential project details
- Personal notes or information
- Client-specific data
- Internal deadlines or milestones

Organization Tips for Public Viewing

  1. Clear Project Structure

    • Use descriptive section names
    • Keep task titles self-explanatory
    • Add context where needed
    • Use professional language
  2. Regular Maintenance

    • Update progress consistently
    • Archive completed items
    • Keep timelines current
    • Remove outdated content
  3. Public-Ready Content

    • Use clear, professional language
    • Provide sufficient context
    • Keep information relevant to viewers
    • Maintain consistent formatting

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

  • Publishing sensitive information
  • Mixing internal and public tasks
  • Neglecting regular updates
  • Using unclear internal terminology
  • Insufficient context for external viewers

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you share Todoist projects without requiring accounts?

Yes! While native Todoist requires accounts, todomirror lets you create public boards anyone can view via URL - no account needed.

How do I share my product roadmap with users?

Create a public board with todomirror and share the URL through your website, email newsletters, or social media. Anyone can view your roadmap without needing to sign up.

Can I make my Todoist projects public?

While Todoist itself doesn't have public sharing, todomirror enables this by creating public-facing versions of your projects.

Is it safe to share my Todoist projects publicly?

Yes, when done thoughtfully. Choose which projects to make public, review content for sensitive information, and use todomirror to create a professional public view of your selected projects.

Conclusion

Todoist combined with todomirror gives you the best of both worlds - secure internal collaboration through native sharing, and the ability to share projects publicly with anyone through custom URLs.

Whether you're showcasing your roadmap, building in public, or sharing progress with your audience, you now have complete control over how your Todoist projects are shared.

Ready to share your projects with the world? Visit todomirror.co today and create your first public board in minutes.