Where Is My Data Stored in Super Productivity, and How Does Sync Work?

Super Productivity stores your tasks on your own device by default, and the app works offline without an account. Sync is optional: if you want the same data across desktop, web, and mobile, you can connect Super Sync, WebDAV, or Dropbox. This setup suits people who want local-first task management and are willing to configure sync themselves when they need it.

Default storage: local and offline

According to the site, “Your tasks stay on your device by default. Work offline, without an account.” In practice, that means:

• No account is required to start using the app.
• Tasks, notes, and tracked time live locally on the device where you created them.
• The app remains usable without an internet connection, so planning and time tracking don’t depend on a server being reachable.

This is the privacy-first model the site describes: your work stays in your hands unless you choose to connect a sync service.

How sync works when you enable it

Sync is presented as an optional feature for moving between devices. The site lists three routes:

The site’s wording is “Work across desktop, web, and mobile with optional Super Sync, WebDAV, or Dropbox sync.” It does not publish step-by-step setup instructions, storage locations, or conflict-resolution details on the pages referenced here, so treat those specifics as things to confirm inside the app’s settings when you enable a provider.

A practical way to think about it: local storage is the default state, and each sync option is a bridge you add. If you never connect one, your data stays on that device.

Choosing based on your situation

• Single device, privacy-focused: Keep the default. No account, no sync provider, offline use.
• Multiple devices, want a managed option: Super Sync is the app’s own path.
• Already run your own server: WebDAV gives you a self-hosted route.
• Already use Dropbox: Dropbox sync avoids adding another account.

What to verify before relying on sync

Because the site does not detail sync mechanics, check these in the app before depending on it:

1. Where the sync target stores data (your WebDAV server, your Dropbox, or the Super Sync service).
2. What happens when two devices edit the same task offline — confirm the conflict behavior rather than assuming.
3. Whether tracked time and settings sync alongside tasks, not just the task list.

If cross-device consistency is critical to your workflow, test with a small set of tasks on two devices before moving your full list.