Selecting a task

Select:

Regular (non-field) tasks

To complete a non-field task:

  1. Open the list of tasks by tapping  → Available.

  2. Read the instructions and go to the task.

  3. Tap Start.

  4. Answer the questions and tap Done.

You will be redirected to a page with the next task. To exit the task, tap at the top of the screen and choose Finish.

How to save uncompleted tasks

You can save tasks that you didn't complete in Reserved. To do this:

  1. Tap  → Settings.

  2. Select the Always reserve tasks to complete later option

To continue performing the task, tap  → Reserved, find the task you need, and tap Resume.

Field tasks

To complete a field task:

  1. Open the task list. To do this, tap  → Available.

  2. Use one of these ways to open task locations:

    • Select a task in the task list and tap Open map to see the locations for this task.

    • Open the common map by tapping at the bottom of the screen to view locations with available tasks.

    To return to the task list, tap at the bottom of the screen.

  3. Tap a placemark with a task.

    If there are several tasks in one spot, use the search function. To find a task in the list:

    1. Pull the list up.

    2. Tap on the top right of the screen.

    3. Start entering the task name or description.

    To set a minimum price per task:

    1. Tap at the bottom of the screen.

    2. Move the slider.

    3. Tap Apply.

  4. Read the instructions.

  5. Reserve a task by tapping Reserve. The task is displayed on the Reserved page. The countdown starts from this moment. The timer is displayed in the task header next to the icon. Max duration is specified in the task card.

    You can reserve several tasks at once.

  6. To build a route, tap  → Get directions. The route is created in the Yandex Maps app.

  7. Go to the location shown in the task. Next, select the desired task on the Reserved and tap Continue.

  8. Perform the task:

    • Re-read the instructions.

    • Answer the questions and attach a photo (if required).

    • Tap Done.

      Warning

      You need to tap Done while you are at the location shown in the task. Otherwise, your response might be rejected.

The task with the responses is saved on the Done page until you connect to Wi-Fi, if you set the Submit over Wi-Fi only option in the settings. You need to make sure the task is submitted before the task time expires.

How do I make changes to a task?

If a task is completed but isn't sent yet, you can make changes to it:

  1. Open the task on the Done page.

  2. Tap at the top of the screen and select Change status to reserved.

  3. Go to the Reserved page and make changes to the task.

  4. Tap Done.

How do I submit a task?

Task responses are sent to the requester as soon as you have internet access. To send, you need to open the mobile app. If the Submit over Wi-Fi only option is chosen in the settings, the task is sent after you connect to Wi-Fi. To submit a task over mobile internet:

  1. Open the task on the Done page.

  2. Tap at the top of the screen and choose Submit.

Tips and recommendations

The list of tasks displays all tasks, including both field and non-field tasks. To open the list of tasks, tap  → Available.

To manage the list of tasks, apply filters and configure sorting:

  1. Tap at the top of the screen.

  2. Choose one or more filters. Choose the requesters you want to see in the list. Set the sorting type.

  3. Tap Apply.

Unavailable tasks are marked with the icon. The condition for accessing the task is indicated next to it. Some tasks can only be performed in the browser on the toloka.ai/tolokers/en/ website.

How to add a task to favorites

Mark the tasks that you liked:

  1. Tap in the task card.

  2. Select Add to favorites.

To place your favorite tasks at the top of the list, set the Favorites first sorting type.

How do I hide a task?

Hide a task so that it doesn't appear in the list.

  1. Tap in the task card.

  2. Select Hide task.

How to change pin appearance

To choose which task information to display in the label:

  1. Tap  → Settings.

  2. Open Change pin appearance and choose the desired option.

  3. Tap Save.

Last updated: February 19, 2023