Basecamp 3 is a popular web-based project management and collaboration tool. Visit Basecamp 3's website to learn how you can use it to improve your workflow!
Momentum's Basecamp 3 integration syncs your Basecamp 3 account with your Momentum Todo, so you can view, add, edit, reorder, and complete your Basecamp 3 tasks within Momentum. The changes you make to your Basecamp 3 tasks within Momentum will appear on Basecamp 3's official app/website and vice versa. If you're looking for a quick and convenient way to review and update your Basecamp 3 tasks within Momentum then this integration is for you. 👍
Topics covered in this article
- How to connect to and access Momentum's Basecamp 3 integration
- How to add, edit, reorder and delete your Basecamp 3 tasks
- How to switch between your Basecamp 3 projects and lists
- How to use task filters
- How to use the 'View in Basecamp 3' options
- What to do if you're having problems connecting to the Basecamp 3 integration.
Connecting and accessing Momentum's Basecamp 3 integration
Before connecting to the Basecamp 3 integration, you'll need a Basecamp 3 account. If you don't have a Basecamp 3 account already, you can create one for free on Basecamp 3's website.
To connect to Momentum's Basecamp 3 integration:
- Click the Settings ⚙️icon at the bottom left corner of Momentum.
- Click Todo on the left side of Momentum's Settings ⚙️menu.
- Scroll down to the Integrations section of the Todo settings, and then click the + Add Integration button.
- Select Basecamp 3 and then click Connect. A secure window will open for you to login to/authorize your Basecamp 3 account.
- Log in to your existing Basecamp 3 account's Email Address & Password (or choose to login to a Google account), and then click the Yes, I'll allow access button.
- Click Todo at the bottom right corner of Momentum to access your Basecamp 3 projects and tasks within Momentum.
Once connected, you'll be able to access your Basecamp 3 tasks and projects/lists in Momentum's Todo.
If your Basecamp 3 tasks and projects aren't displaying after connecting:
- Click Todo at the bottom right corner of Momentum to open the Todo menu
- Click the ellipsis (...) at the top right corner of the Todo menu
- Click the Switch to... option
- Select Basecamp 3.
Pro tip: You can also hold down Shift and then press the ← or → arrow keys on your keyboard while the Todo menu is open, to quickly switch between your Basecamp 3 integration and any other Todo integrations/sources that you're connected to.
Adding, editing, reordering and deleting your Basecamp 3 tasks
Adding, editing, reordering, and deleting tasks is done in the same way that you would your Momentum todo items.
Adding a new task
To add a new task:
- Click New Todo at the bottom left of the Todo menu
- Type in your task
- Press the enter/return ↵ key on your keyboard.
Editing a task
To edit a task:
- Double-click on it
- Make your changes
- Press the enter/return ↵ key on your keyboard.
Reordering your tasks
To move a task to a different spot in your list, click, drag and drop it up or down the list.
Deleting a task
To delete a task:
- Hover your mouse cursor over a task
- Click the ellipsis (...) that appears to the right of it
- Select the Delete option.
Switching between your Basecamp 3 projects and lists
Switching between projects
To switch between your Basecamp 3 projects:
- Click the menu icon (☰) or the Basecamp 3 icon at the top left corner of the Todo menu
- Click the project that you want to switch to from the drop-down.
Pro tip: Hold the alt key and press the ↑ or ↓ arrow keys on your keyboard while the Todo menu is open to quickly switch between your Basecamp 3 projects.
Switching between lists
To switch between your Basecamp 3 lists:
- Click the List name at the top of the Todo menu
- Select the list that you want to switch to from the drop-down.
Pro tip: You can also press the ← or → arrow keys on your keyboard while your Todo menu is open to quickly switch between your lists.
Basecamp 3 task filters
Momentum's Basecamp 3 integration includes a couple of additional filters to help give you a clearer view of your tasks. All of these filters can be found by clicking ... at the top right corner of the Todo menu.
Assigned to me
The Assigned to me filter displays only the tasks that are assigned to you.
To enable this filter:
- Click the ellipsis (...) at the top right corner of the Todo menu
- Select the Assigned to me option. Clicking the Assigned to me option again will disable it.
Show all completed
The Show all completed filter will display your completed tasks alongside your uncompleted ones.
To enable this filter:
- Click the ellipsis (...) at the top right corner of the Todo menu
- Select the Show all completed tasks option. Clicking the Show all completed tasks option again will disable it.
Viewing in Basecamp 3
The View in Basecamp 3 options redirect you to Basecamp 3's website, so you can take a closer look at and make more detailed changes to your projects and tasks in Basecamp 3's native environment.
Viewing a project in Basecamp 3
To view a project in Basecamp 3:
- Click the ellipsis (...) at the top right corner of the Todo menu
- Select the View in Basecamp 3 option.
Viewing a task in Basecamp 3
To view a task in Basecamp 3:
- Hover your mouse cursor over the task
- Click the ellipsis (...) that appears to the right
- Select the View in Basecamp 3 option.
Having problems connecting to this integration?
If you've connected to the wrong Basecamp 3 account, or are stuck setting up the Basecamp 3 integration, reset your connection by signing out of your Basecamp 3 account (and/or Google account) and then reconnect to Momentum's Basecamp 3 integration.
Step 1: Logout of your Basecamp 3 account
- Visit Basecamp 3's website.
- Click on your avatar (or initials) at the top right corner.
- Select Log out from settings menu.
Note: If you're using a Google Account to log in to Basecamp 3, make sure to Sign out of any Google Account(s) that you might be logged in to as well. Otherwise, you might automatically log in to the incorrect Basecamp 3 account when you reconnect to Momentum's Basecamp 3 integration.
- Visit your Google Account or Gmail page.
- Click your avatar (or initials) at the top right corner.
- Select the Sign out option.
Step 2: Disconnect from Momentum's Basecamp 3 integration
- Return to your Momentum page.
- Click the Settings ⚙️icon at the bottom left corner of Momentum.
- Click Todo on the left side of the Settings ⚙️menu.
- Hover your mouse cursor over the Basecamp 3 option in the Integrations section and then click Disconnect.
Step 3: Reconnect to Momentum's Basecamp 3 integration
- Visit the Todo section of Momentum's Settings ⚙️.
- Click + Add Integration underneath the Integrations section.
- Select the Basecamp 3 option and then click Connect. A secure window should now appear and give you the option to log in to your preferred account.
- Log in to your existing Basecamp 3 account's email address & password (or choose to login to a Google account), and then click the Yes, I'll allow access button.