How to Restart Notion

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 may sometimes become unresponsive or encounter issues. Restarting Notion can often help resolve common problems and ensure a smooth experience. In this article, we discuss various methods to restart Notion across different platforms along with some up-to-date best practices.

Restarting Notion on Desktop

Windows

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

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.

macOS

For restarting Notion on macOS, use the following steps:

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

Linux

On Linux, Notion may be used through community-built packages or the web wrapper. To restart Notion on Linux:

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 application.

Relaunching Notion on Mobile Devices

iOS

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

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 app preview upward to close it.
3. Reopen Notion: Tap the Notion app icon on your Home screen to relaunch the application.

Android

On Android devices, restart Notion by following these steps:

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 find 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: Locate the Notion app in your Home Screen or app drawer and tap it to open the app.

Clearing Notion Cache (Optional)

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

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 you can reopen the app.
2. Mobile: The mobile app does not offer an integrated cache-clearing option. Uninstalling and then reinstalling Notion is the most effective way to clear cache on mobile devices.

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