How to reset the OmniFocus database

If you haven’t used OmniFocus in a while, or if you’ve been experimenting with things and need a change of pace, you might have thought about starting all over from scratch. Here’s how to take your OmniFocus database back to square one!

Resetting the database on Mac

1. Press and hold the Option key, then choose File > Reset Database and Settings.
2. Click Reset Database and Settings to confirm.
3. OmniFocus will now open the the first-launch experience.

4. Proceed through the first-launch screens, and do not set up syncing.

   You may be prompted about importing data from a previous version of the app. If so, be sure to choose the option to create a new database.

5. Proceed through the final first-launch screen.

6. Once you see your new database, choose OmniFocus > Settings, then click Sync.
7. Sign back into your Omni Account (or WebDAV server).
8. Wait until you recieve a prompt asking “Replace your database and start syncing?”, then click Cancel.

9. Click Replace Sync Data in the sidebar of the Sync settings pane.

   If you are using OmniFocus 3, choose File > Replace Server Database in the menu bar.

10. Click Replace in the confirmation prompt.

Resetting the database on iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro

1. In OmniFocus, go to Settings > Reset.
2. Choose Reset Database.
3. Tap Reset to confirm.
4. OmniFocus will now open the the first-launch experience.

5. Proceed through the first-launch screens, and do not set up syncing.

   You may be prompted about importing data from a previous version of the app. If so, be sure to choose the option to create a new database.

6. Proceed through the final first-launch screen.

7. Once you see your new databse, go to Settings > Sync.
8. Sign back into your Omni Account (or WebDAV server).
9. Wait until you recieve a prompt asking what data to keep, then choose Keep [Device] Data.