How to Restart the Notion Application?

If you're experiencing issues with Notion or simply want to start fresh, restarting the application can resolve a variety of problems. Restarting clears temporary data and refreshes Notion for a cleaner, more stable experience. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of restarting Notion on different platforms using current features and best practices.

Restarting Notion on Windows, macOS, and Linux

Follow these steps to restart Notion on desktop operating systems:

1. Close Notion: Make sure you have fully closed the Notion application. On Windows and Linux, click the close button in the window or right-click the Notion icon in your taskbar and select "Close." On macOS, closing the window usually quits the app. However, if issues persist, take additional steps to ensure the app is not running in the background.

2. End Processes (Windows): If Notion continues running in the background, end the process manually. Open the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc, locate the Notion process, right-click it, and choose "End Task." This ensures that all instances of Notion are terminated.

3. Force Quit (macOS): Although closing the window typically exits Notion on macOS, you can be certain by using "Force Quit." Press Option + Command + Esc to open the "Force Quit Applications" window, select Notion, and click "Force Quit."

4. Restart Notion: After confirming that Notion is completely closed, relaunch the application from your Applications folder, Launchpad (macOS), or your preferred desktop shortcut. The app will reconnect to your cloud data and refresh locally stored content.

Restarting Notion on iOS and Android

Restarting Notion on mobile devices is slightly different. Follow these steps:

1. Minimize Notion: If Notion is open, return to your device’s Home screen by pressing the Home button (or using the appropriate gesture).

2. Access the App Switcher:

• On iOS: Swipe up from the bottom edge (or double-click the Home button on devices with a Home button) to open the app switcher.
• On Android: Swipe down from the top edge or tap the recent apps button to view your active applications.

1. Close Notion: Locate the Notion app preview in the app switcher and swipe it off the screen to close it completely.

2. Restart Notion: Return to the Home screen and tap the Notion app icon to reopen the application. This restarts the connection to Notion’s cloud services and resolves cache or sync issues.

Benefits of Restarting Notion

Restarting Notion offers several advantages:

• Clearing Temporary Data: Removing cached or temporary data can resolve issues caused by corrupted files or outdated information.
• Refreshing the App: A restart reinitializes the app, often resolving performance slowdowns and enhancing overall stability.
• Troubleshooting: Restarting is an effective first step when encountering unusual behavior or errors, as recommended by Notion support. It also helps in re-establishing a fresh connection to Notion’s regularly updated cloud services.

Conclusion

Restarting the Notion application is a simple yet effective method to resolve many common issues and refresh your workflow. Whether you are on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android, following these steps will help clear temporary data, boost performance, and improve overall stability. By periodically restarting Notion or doing so when needed, you ensure a smoother, more productive experience.

For more detailed troubleshooting tips or additional documentation, visit the relevant Notion support guides.