Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Offhand.
What is Offhand?+
Offhand means casually, without much thought — and that’s the idea. When a task or idea crosses your mind, you text it offhand and we capture, organize, and keep track of it for you. No app to open, no form to fill out. Just text and move on.
How do I add a task?+
Just text your task to the SMS number shown in your Settings page. Something like "Buy eggs on the way home" or "Call the dentist Friday." You can also add tasks from the web dashboard.
How do I check my tasks?+
Text a question like "What's due today?" or "Anything about the house?" and you'll get an instant reply. You can also view, filter, and manage everything on the web dashboard.
Can I update or complete tasks by text?+
Yes. Text things like "Mark groceries done", "Delete the eggs task", or "Dentist is due tomorrow" to manage tasks entirely by text.
What phone number do I text?+
After signing up and verifying your phone number, the SMS number is shown in your Settings page.
How are tasks organized?+
Tasks are automatically categorized with a due date and priority extracted from your message. You can rename, merge, or delete categories from the Categories page.
Is my data private?+
Your tasks are private to you. Your text messages are processed to extract task details but are not used to train AI models. We don’t sell your data or use it for advertising.
Can I delete my data?+
You can delete individual tasks from the dashboard at any time. To delete your entire account and all associated data, contact us and we’ll remove everything.
What happens if I text STOP?+
You'll be unsubscribed from all SMS messages immediately. Text START anytime to resubscribe.
Do I need to download an app?+
No. Everything works through standard text messages and the web dashboard in your browser.