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The Asana desktop app brings all the functionality of the web version to your computer. Available for both Mac and Windows (not supported on Linux), the desktop app offers a distraction-free environment with tools like focus timers and smart notification management.
Download the desktop app here. All actions and features available in the browser version of Asana are also available on desktop. Asana for desktop is compatible with macOS 12.0 and Windows 10 or later.
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Logging in via the Desktop App
Once you have downloaded the Asana Desktop App, you can log in using your Asana login credentials.
First, open Asana for Desktop, enter your email address and sign in to Asana.
Next, you’ll be brought to your browser to verify your credentials.
Finally, click Open Asana to open Asana on your desktop app. Once you’ve installed Asana for Desktop, you will be prompted to open accessed links in the desktop application. You can open in Asana once or always, or cancel and open the link in your browser.
Native OS notifications
Desktop leverages native OS notifications, which mirror Browser Notifications in functionality.
Right click functionality
Right click is streamlined to only include Asana uses.
Top bar and history
The top bar of your Asana for Desktop App is more focused on a few core navigation actions. The History feature also allows you to access your 15 most recent pages.
Desktop App icon
We've launched a Desktop App icon to help you protect time for heads down work and more easily identify your next task.
Mac Desktop App icon
Mac users will see the Desktop App icon appear in the menu bar.
Use the Desktop App icon on Mac by:
- Navigating to the menu bar in the upper-right corner
- Clicking the icon to open the My tasks window
Windows Desktop App icon
The Desktop App icon will appear in the system tray for Windows users.
Use the Desktop App icon on Windows by:
- Navigating to the system tray in the bottom-right corner
- Clicking the icon to open the My tasks window
My Tasks
Clicking the icon will open up My tasks which shows your most important tasks based on their due dates.
You can mark tasks complete without leaving the My tasks window. You can also create new tasks directly inside My tasks, or by using the following shortcuts: [Shift] + [CMD] + [+] on Mac, or [Shift] + [Ctrl] + [+] on Windows. Please note that some shortcuts may not work if you’re using a keyboard with a non-English input.
Check app version
To help you stay up to date, you can check the current version of the Asana for Desktop app that you have installed.
You can do this on both Mac and Windows as follows:
- Open the Asana Desktop app
- Click on your profile picture on the top right
- Navigate to Settings
- Under the General tab you will find the current Asana app version under About Desktop
Alternatively, you can check the desktop app version in the following ways:
On Mac
- Open the Asana for Desktop app
- Select Asana in the menu bar
- Click About Asana
You will then be able to view the version of the desktop app you have installed.
On Windows
- Navigate to Settings
- Select Apps
- Find Asana on your apps list
You can see the version of the Asana desktop app you have installed and also see the date that it was installed.
Manage Interruptions
Make progress on the work that matters most - without interruptions. When you’re ready to dive into an important task, select it from the My tasks list and set a timer. We recommend the Pomodoro technique: 25 minutes of concentration, followed by a 5-minute break.
On Mac
On Windows
While the timer runs, your Asana notifications will be paused. When you’re finished, either complete the task, or exit by clicking the dots in the upper-right corner.
Minimize
Minimize the timer by clicking any other window on your desktop.
Troubleshooting app links
If you notice that the option to open links in the Asana desktop app is no longer appearing, this may be due to browser cookie settings.
Cookie clearing and app links
When you clear cookies in your browser, the app link functionality will be turned off. The option to open links in the desktop app will not appear in your settings menu until you log in to Asana Desktop again.
To restore app link functionality:
- Open the Asana Desktop app
- Log in to your Asana account
- The app link option will be restored in your settings
This behavior occurs because the desktop app relies on browser cookies to maintain the connection between your browser and the desktop application. When these cookies are cleared, the connection is reset and must be re-established through a fresh login.
This is expected behavior and not a bug. If you regularly clear your browser cookies, you may need to log in to the desktop app again to restore app link functionality.
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