Documentation Index
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Tasks
Tasks are the building blocks of project execution. Create tasks, assign them to team members, set priorities and due dates, and track completion.Creating a task
- Open a project or go to Tasks (for standalone tasks)
- Click Add Task
- Fill in the task details:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | What needs to be done |
| Type | Task, Call, Meeting, Email, or Activity |
| Status | Open, In Progress, Completed, or Cancelled |
| Priority | Low, Medium, High, or Urgent |
| Due Date | Deadline for the task |
| Assignees | Team members responsible |
| Description | Detailed instructions or context |
| Tags | Labels for categorization |
| Entity | Link to a CRM record (contact, deal, lead, or project) |
Screenshot: Task creation form
Task types
| Type | Use case |
|---|---|
| Task | General to-do item |
| Call | Phone call to schedule or log |
| Meeting | Meeting to schedule or log |
| Email follow-up | |
| Activity | General activity to track |
Task statuses
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Open | Not started |
| In Progress | Currently being worked on |
| Completed | Finished |
| Cancelled | No longer needed |
Assigning tasks
Assign one or more team members to a task:- Edit the task
- Add assignees in the Assignees field
- Each assignee sees the task in their personal task list
Task priorities
Prioritize tasks to help your team focus:- Urgent - Needs immediate attention
- High - Important, should be done soon
- Medium - Standard priority
- Low - Can wait
Sub-tasks
Break complex tasks into smaller sub-tasks:- Open a parent task
- Click Add Sub-task
- Sub-tasks inherit the parent’s project but can have their own assignees and due dates
Linking tasks to CRM records
Tasks can be linked to any CRM entity:- Contacts/Companies - Follow-up tasks for a client
- Deals - Sales-related tasks
- Leads - Lead nurturing activities
- Projects - Project deliverable tasks
Task attendees
Add external contacts as attendees on call and meeting tasks:- Edit a task
- Add contacts in the Attendees field
- Attendees are recorded for tracking purposes
Recurring tasks
Automate repetitive tasks with recurring task profiles:- Go to Tasks > Recurring
- Click Add Recurring Task
- Configure:
- Task template (title, type, priority, assignees)
- Frequency (daily, weekly, monthly, or custom rule)
- Start date and optional end date
- Due days - Number of days after creation for the due date
How recurring tasks work
- Each task is created fresh based on the profile
- The profile tracks the last output date to prevent duplicates
- Tasks are created as Open status by default
- You can deactivate a recurring profile to stop future creation
Google Calendar sync
Sync your tasks to Google Calendar:- Connect Google Calendar in Settings > Integrations
- Enable sync for task types you want on your calendar (calls, meetings, etc.)
- Tasks with due dates appear as calendar events
Time tracking
Track time spent on tasks using timesheets:- Open a task
- Click Log Time
- Enter the duration and date
- Optionally add notes about what was done
Filtering tasks
Filter your task list by:- Search - Find by title
- Status - Open, In Progress, Completed, Cancelled
- Assignee - Filter by team member
- Priority - Filter by urgency
- Type - Task, Call, Meeting, Email, Activity
- Due date - Filter by deadline range
- Project - Filter by parent project
- Entity - Filter by linked CRM record
- Tags - Filter by labels
Bulk operations
Select multiple tasks for bulk actions:- Bulk update - Change status, assignee, or priority for multiple tasks
- Bulk delete - Remove multiple tasks at once
FAQ
Can I create a task without a project?
Can I create a task without a project?
Yes. Tasks can exist independently or be linked to projects, deals, contacts, or any CRM entity.
How do recurring tasks differ from sub-tasks?
How do recurring tasks differ from sub-tasks?
Recurring tasks are automatically created on a schedule. Sub-tasks are manual breakdowns of a parent task. They serve different purposes.
Can I see all my tasks in one place?
Can I see all my tasks in one place?
Yes. The Tasks page shows all tasks assigned to you across all projects and entities. Use filters to narrow the view.