How to Restart Notion

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Notion is a powerful collaboration and productivity tool that allows individuals and teams to organize their work in flexible and customizable ways. Like any software, it might occasionally become unresponsive or encounter issues. Restarting Notion can often resolve common problems and ensure a smooth experience. In this article, we discuss several methods to restart Notion across different platforms and share up-to-date best practices.

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Restarting Notion on Desktop

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Windows

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To restart Notion on a Windows desktop, follow these steps:

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1. Close Notion: Click the X button at the top-right corner of the Notion window.
2. End Task: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager. Locate Notion in the list of applications and click the End Task button.
3. Reopen Notion: Click the Notion icon on your desktop or search for it in the Start menu to relaunch the application.

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macOS

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For macOS users, restart Notion by doing the following:

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1. Quit Notion: Click Notion in the menu bar at the top of your screen and select Quit Notion. Alternatively, use the shortcut Cmd + Q when Notion is active.
2. Reopen Notion: Open your Applications folder and double-click the Notion icon to launch the app.

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Linux

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On Linux, Notion is typically accessed via community-built packages or a web wrapper. To restart Notion on Linux:

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1. Terminate Notion: Open the terminal and run the command killall notion-app to close Notion.
2. Relaunch Notion: Open your applications menu and click the Notion icon to restart the app.

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Relaunching Notion on Mobile Devices

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iOS

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When using Notion on an iPhone or iPad, restart the app with these steps:

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1. Return to Home Screen: Swipe up from the bottom (on models with a home button) or swipe down from the top-right corner (on Face ID devices) to go to the Home Screen.
2. Close Notion: Access the app switcher by double-clicking the home button or swiping up and pausing on Face ID devices. Swipe the Notion preview upward to close it.
3. Reopen Notion: Tap the Notion app icon on your Home Screen to relaunch the application.

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Android

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To restart Notion on Android devices, follow these steps:

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1. Open Recent Apps: Tap the Recent Apps button (usually represented by a square or three vertical lines) at the bottom of your screen.
2. Close Notion: Swipe left or right to locate the Notion app preview, then swipe it off the screen or tap the close option (often an "X" or trash bin icon).
3. Relaunch Notion: Find the Notion app in your Home Screen or app drawer and tap it to open the app.

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Clearing Notion Cache (Optional)

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If restarting Notion does not resolve your issues, you might consider clearing the cache to remove temporary files and locally stored data. Note that clearing the cache may remove data needed for offline access.

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1. Desktop: 

• Open Notion and navigate to the Settings & Members menu.
• Scroll down and click the Clear Cache & Restart button. Notion will close, remove cached files, and then allow you to reopen the app.

1. Mobile:

• The mobile app does not offer an integrated cache-clearing option. Uninstalling and then reinstalling Notion is the most effective method for clearing cache on mobile devices.

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By following these methods and tips, you can effectively restart Notion on your preferred platform and address common issues to maintain a seamless experience. If problems persist, consider visiting Notion’s support resources or community forums for additional troubleshooting steps.